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SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT

Christmas 1818 a song was born on a silent night that would weave its way into the hearts of people around the world.

Bob JonesDecember 10, 2020

Life Formation Life Stories

MIDDLE CHURCH: FIRE CANNOT STOP REVOLUTIONARY LOVE

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.

Bob JonesDecember 9, 2020

Life Formation Life Stories

JOHN LENNON, ROCK AND JESUS

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.

Bob JonesDecember 8, 2020

Life Stories

CONTAGIOUS COURAGE WITH VAHEN KING

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.

Bob JonesDecember 6, 2020

Health Matters Life Formation

CRIMINALIZATION OF DRUG POSSESSION NEVER MADE SENSE

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.

Bob JonesDecember 2, 2020

Holidays Posts Life Formation Life Stories

COCA-COLA 2020 CHRISTMAS SAGA

I'm not crying. You are. Coca-Cola released a new Christmas commercial that will melt your heart even if you drink Pepsi.

Bob JonesNovember 28, 2020

Life Formation

DELIVERING HAPPINESS: TONY HSIEH

The world recently lost a pioneer of company culture, the shoe industry, web advertising, and a gentle soul. Tony Hsieh, former CEO of Zappos, will be remembered for the happiness he delivered to so many people, including me.

Bob JonesNovember 28, 2020

Life Formation

THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES

We read in fairy tales of trees with human faces, trees that can walk, and sometimes talk. If you listen closely you can learn secrets from the hidden life of trees that will help you survive a pandemic.

Bob JonesNovember 21, 2020

Life Formation

CAN YOU UNLEARN THINGS?

What happens when you have the knowledge but you don't have the understanding? Can you unlearn things? Can you relearn? Be careful how you look at the world because you see it with a bias, whether you think so or not.

Bob JonesNovember 20, 2020

Life Formation Life Stories

THE PINE-SCENTED PROFESSOR: DR. PETER MURPHY

Dr. Peter Murphy was a legend as well as a lecturer, known to virtually every forester in Alberta and many across Canada. His favorite place in the world was in the Alberta forests and mountains. A close second was anywhere with anyone he could pass on his passion for forestry. Peter spent the last day of his 90 years, tending the White Spruce Forest in St Albert.

Bob JonesNovember 14, 2020

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SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT

MIDDLE CHURCH: FIRE CANNOT STOP REVOLUTIONARY LOVE

JOHN LENNON, ROCK AND JESUS

CONTAGIOUS COURAGE WITH VAHEN KING

CRIMINALIZATION OF DRUG POSSESSION NEVER MADE SENSE

COCA-COLA 2020 CHRISTMAS SAGA

DELIVERING HAPPINESS: TONY HSIEH

THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES

CAN YOU UNLEARN THINGS?

THE PINE-SCENTED PROFESSOR: DR. PETER MURPHY