Bullied, Bent But Not Broken
Lana was bullied but not broken and is living a life that is a true testimony to the healing powers of God. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 5, 2023
Things That Keep Us Awake at Night
It is 3:30 am and I am wide awake. I want to be asleep but sleep is as elusive as a shadow. What’s keeping me awake? (more…)
Bob JonesFebruary 3, 2022
For Those Who Struggle: Viewfinders
Do you ever wonder how God sees you? Do you struggle with paralyzing thoughts about yourself that border on self-hatred? You’re not alone. (more…)
Bob JonesSeptember 30, 2021
THE SUPER POWER OF YOUR STORY
If there was a secret super power for good, would you use it? (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 8, 2020
Goliath Must Fall
David and Goliath are seen as the classic underdog story. The message take away from the account is that if we try hard enough we can overcome. Anything. Of any size. But that’s the wrong message. (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 1, 2019
DEPRESSION / HOPE IN 5 WORDS
Depression is not a choice. Too many suffer in silence. In a war with myself. I have a black dog. It won’t leave me alone. (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 8, 2019
Depression: My Story by Brock Harrison
Just write, Harrison. For the love of God, write. This speech needs to be locked in a week and you don’t even have an outline. So write. Like you’ve done a thousand times before. (more…)
Bob JonesApril 29, 2019
KATE SPADE’S DEATH STUNS THE WORLD
Bright. Vibrant. Colorful. And, most essentially, fun. The same words used so often to describe the enormously popular handbags designed by Kate Spade were an apt description of the woman herself. And that only contributed to the sense of shock and loss upon hearing the news that Spade had taken her own life at 55. Shocked. Stunned. Saddened. Women around the world - from Chelsea Clinton and Ivanka Trump, to women in Europe shopping for a Kate Spade product - were stunned to hear that Kate was gone. Fern Mallis, former director of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), noted that the devastating news of Spade's death came just the morning after virtually the entire New York fashion industry…
Bob JonesJune 6, 2018
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 JonesFebruary 28, 2018
THE POWER OF SHARING by BROCK HARRISON
“Thanks for writing your piece on depression. It was very moving and it has helped me make the call to go see a counselor. So thanks for helping!” “Thanks for your willingness to open up and share your story. It gives me the courage to maybe one day soon talk about mine. You have no idea what your article did for me this morning.” “If I hear from you, I’ll write my story. I’ve not done that yet: strange, because I am a storyteller and love writing. I guess I’ve just tried to keep this part of me in abeyance.” “I just finished reading your story and it's left me in a pool of tears and hope all at the…
Bob JonesSeptember 14, 2016