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REST IN PEACE BILLY FRANK Uncategorized

REST IN PEACE BILLY FRANK

It’s really an odd thing: Billy Graham was world famous for talking about someone else. Think about it. Billy Graham: The Messenger Billy Graham believed God knew no borders or nationalities. Throughout his career Graham preached Jesus to some 215 million people in 400 missions in more than 185 countries. He reached millions more for Jesus through TV, video, film, the Internet and 34 books. His ministry spanned nearly eight decades with NO scandal yet his lasting legacy was his ability to preach a timeless message of Jesus in a timely way, through biblically-based and socially relevant sermons. His bedrock conviction was that Jesus Christ was God’s salvation for a lost world. Billy Graham: The Man Humble. His favorite food?…
Bob Jones
March 4, 2018
A SURVIVOR’S GUIDE TO OVERCOMING ANXIETY Uncategorized

A SURVIVOR’S GUIDE TO OVERCOMING ANXIETY

Just when I was beginning to catch up with the Joneses (Pastor Bob is a writing friend of mine) – I got tired, really tired. That tiredness turned into burnout, and that burnout turned into anxiety and depression. And then one day, after a season of trials, I couldn’t get out of bed. I couldn’t drive my kids to school, or cook dinner, or shower, because I was mentally ill. Battling For My Life I began having panic attacks that turned into a full-blown panic disorder. Then I developed a life changing anxiety disorder, OCD, and deep depression. I went from “how does she do it all” to stuttering, faint spells, heart palpitations, irrational fears, and despairing and suicidal thoughts. Thrust…
Bob Jones
February 28, 2018
BILLY GRAHAM’S BIBLE Uncategorized

BILLY GRAHAM’S BIBLE

"Welcome home, friend." "Steve?" The unmistakable voice of Steve McQueen hadn't lost it's edge. Billy And Steve On November 3, 1980, four days before his death from cancer, Hollywood's "Mr Cool" had his wish come true. McQueen wanted to meet evangelist Billy Graham for some time, and on that day, Mr. Graham paid him a visit. The pair prayed together and talked about the afterlife. McQueen told him how his faith in Christ helped him deal with the cancer. At the end of their meeting, Billy Graham left McQueen his personal Bible. Inside, he wrote the date, along with a message: “To my friend Steve McQueen, may God bless and keep you always.” He signed his name, along with a…
Bob Jones
February 22, 2018
3 WORDS TO LIVE BY Popular

3 WORDS TO LIVE BY

Words ultimately matter. Plain and simple. Less Is More As a pastor/teacher/writer I am constantly learning. My biggest lesson of the past twelve months? “Less is more.” It’s been a challenging lesson to learn but this trilogy of words is now a guiding light for me. They got me thinking – what else can be said that is meaningful, true and wise in three words? I asked associates, writers and social media friends to share three words they live by. Read through them. Who said them? Made you smile? Got a favorite? Post a comment. 3 Words To Live By I need coffee. Nothing is impossible. Never ever quit. Ideals. Action. Altruism. Eat more sushi. Make a difference. Be a…
Bob Jones
February 15, 2018
DETERMINATION MAKES GOOD ODDS: LAUREN WOOLSTENCROFT Uncategorized

DETERMINATION MAKES GOOD ODDS: LAUREN WOOLSTENCROFT

The last thing you should ever do is tell Lauren Woolstencroft the odds. Lauren has done more in the first sentence of her Wikipedia page than I’ve done in my lifetime. She's an 8 x gold medalist Para-alpine skier. Though retired for ten years, the 2018 Winter Olympics put her courageous story back in the news. Dominant Few Canadian women dominated a sport the way Lauren did alpine skiing. During her 12-year run with the Canadian Para-Alpine ski team she earned more than 50 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Cup wins, eight world championships, and four Crystal Globes for overall success in multiple downhill disciplines. She won two gold medals and a bronze at the 2002 Paralympics in Salt Lake…
Bob Jones
February 11, 2018
8 THINGS TO QUIT Uncategorized

8 THINGS TO QUIT

There's never a bad time to QUIT doing things that are draining the life out of you and START doing things that will get your life back. Like - stop waiting for the perfect moment to start and get going. Now. So what are you waiting for? 8 Things To Quit (Before Its Too Late) Quit: 1. Trying to please everyone. 2. Fearing change. 3. Living in the past. 4. Overthinking. 5. Being afraid to be different. 6. Beating yourself up over mistakes. 7. Thinking you're not good enough. 8. Thinking you have no purpose. Start Something Good Giving up is not in my nature. Feeling like giving up is. More often than I care to admit. Quit any the…
Bob Jones
February 7, 2018
REST FOR THE BEAT UP AND BURNED OUT Uncategorized

REST FOR THE BEAT UP AND BURNED OUT

Every Sunday at North Pointe's celebrations, anyone can come as they are. We drink coffee, laugh, worship, learn, pray, hug, love. Most importantly, we recover our lives. This Is Who We Are Over eighty four nationalities are represented in the community of North Pointe. We are characterized by multiple languages, ethnicities, educational backgrounds, preferences and styles - but one priority – a personal relationship with Jesus. North Pointe is a Bapticostal-Anglican-Reformed-Catholic-Lutheran-Charismatic-Alliance community of single, married, divorced, remarried, pre-believers, seekers and fully devoted followers of Jesus. We're a plurality of race, culture, style, socioeconomics, politics, language, ages, marital status - and a singularity in devotion to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Come As You Are The Church is imperfect but…
Bob Jones
January 31, 2018
11 LESSONS FROM TRAVELING LIGHT Uncategorized

11 LESSONS FROM TRAVELING LIGHT

Trains, planes and automobiles. However you go, traveling is a blessing. Seeing the world can change your world. Over the last four decades Jocelyn and I have journeyed in single engine aircraft, sea planes, helicopters, Boeing jetliners, buses, vans, tuk tuks, taxis, horse-drawn carriages, bicycles, ferries, barges and riverboats. We’ve paid bribes at border crossings, been interrogated by armed guards at remote checkpoints, suffered air and sea-sickness, and raced through airports to make our connecting flights. We’ve heard every excuse in the book for flight delays, unfulfilled promises and lost luggage. And we’ve loved every minute of our travels. Well, not every minute but 97.2 % of them (see “lost luggage” above). Travel takeaways have formed our thinking and holiday…
Bob Jones
January 28, 2018
WHAT CANCER CANNOT DO: CINDY KREMP Uncategorized

WHAT CANCER CANNOT DO: CINDY KREMP

“You have cancer.” What other words could bring a deeper chill on a hot summer day? The Phone Call My friend Cindy was in a comfortable cabin at a beautiful lake enjoying a family holiday. Her doctor's phone number appeared on her cell phone screen. "Why would my doctor be calling me?" A deafening silence followed his word "cancer." Unable to speak she listened to him say, over and over "I am so sorry. I am so sorry." "I didn’t think anyone could cry as much as I was during it all, buckets and buckets. Horror and sorrow. Your world comes to a complete stop. You have no idea what is before you and the unknown is scary." I was…
Bob Jones
January 11, 2018