“They did what? In one day? That’s unbelievable. This is a gift from God.” Incredulous doesn’t come close to describing Pastor Ilya Bantseev’s reaction to the news. It was like Christmas in August. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2019
“His hair was shoulder-length, his youthful face hid behind an abundance of shaggy beard. Over tight, faded blue jeans and an old, bulky knit, he had thrown his pride and joy — a sheepskin wrap.” Where were you when you first heard Jerry Forbes reading A Creature Was Stirring? For me it was December 1990, in our '82 Cutlass Sierra, the radio dial tuned to Edmonton’s 630 CHED. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2019
Sheldon Cooper was the first person I heard articulate the value of String Theory. He was actually the only person I've ever heard refer to String Theory - which has nothing to do with string. And Sheldon - of The Big Bang Theory sitcom - isn't even a real person. Enter Michio Kaku. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 10, 2019
If all you ever experienced in life is comfort you would never need Hope. But comfort is not your only experience. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 6, 2019
If anyone knew Jesus was virgin born, it was Mary. Her silence at the cross is proof that her story was indeed true. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 3, 2019
Overwhelmed. You know the feeling. You skipped breakfast. And lunch. Your boss moved your deadline to this afternoon and you forgot to take your kid to the dentist. And you haven't started your Christmas shopping. (more…)
Bob JonesDecember 1, 2019
One of my favorite Christmas stories is about Chantyl Peterson. She was your typical five-year old - all smiles and adventure. That is until the nose bleeds and constant bruising started. Donor Needed at Christmas Doctors diagnosed Chantyl with T-cell lymphoma, a terminal disease that stops the function of bone marrow. The only cure was a transplant. Surprisingly, none of her family members were matches. Doctors said there was a 1 in 20,000 chance of finding a donor in time. And then the call came that would change Chantyl’s Christmas. Terry Farrell, a married, forty-five year old father of two and a New York firefighter, had placed his name on a donors list. He was the one in 20,000. Terry…
Bob JonesDecember 1, 2019
Mike O’Shea was a winner long before the gun sounded to conclude the 107th Grey Cup in which his Winnipeg Blue Bombers ended the longest active Grey Cup drought. This is Grey Cup win number four, and O’Shea’s first as a head coach. (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 24, 2019
The aftermath of Canada’s 2:1 quarter-final loss to England was gut-wrenching. As the final whistle blew, English players rushed the field to celebrate. Canadians dropped to their knees in disappointment. (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 22, 2019
Think of this as a warning label for an addictive drug. Many people I know check and interact on social sites constantly throughout the day. And they have no idea how much actual time they spend on social media. Most of the major social network companies, as well as social content creators, are working hard every day to make their networks so addictive that you can't resist them. I know. I resist. (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 19, 2019