BOB JONES
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One of the biggest mental health issues I see on a regular basis isn’t depression or anxiety. According to Dr Merry Lin, "Its people who are languishing. Languishing is not the presence of mental illness; it’s the absence of mental and emotional vitality." It’s the "winter of your soul." (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 14, 2020
You and I may disagree on what or who is beautiful, but we can agree there is beauty all around us. You don't have to look far or hard to see it. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 13, 2020
I stumbled upon a story most strange, like nothing in my life. Nothing had ever prepared me for the Ragman. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 12, 2020
Christmas 1818 a song was born on a silent night that would weave its way into the hearts of people around the world. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2020
Around 5 AM on Saturday December 5, 2020, alarm bells rang out to the New York City Fire Department. There was a fire at the corner of 48th East and 7th St. The fire department was on the scene three minutes later, but it was too late to save the beautiful sanctuary of Middle Church. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 9, 2020
John Lennon, the “smart Beatle,” is considered one of the biggest influences on culture of the past century. He was on a search for meaning. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 8, 2020
We all know life isn't easy. Many people are facing impossible challenges. Maybe you or someone you know are struggling to find hope, and paralyzing fear keeps them from moving forward. I know because that was me. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 6, 2020
The criminalization of people who use drugs creates violence, destroys communities and ruins people’s lives, often for good. Criminalization puts the responsibility and blame for drug use firmly on the backs of individuals most at-risk. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 2, 2020
I'm not crying. You are. Coca-Cola released a new Christmas commercial that will melt your heart even if you drink Pepsi. (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 28, 2020