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OLGA BRINDZA: AN INEXHAUSTIBLE TREASURY Uncategorized

OLGA BRINDZA: AN INEXHAUSTIBLE TREASURY

Olga Brindza was one of those all too rare kind of people who served way past the age of retirement. Even in her 70's she was happily involved in serving God by loving children and just about anyone else around her. Into Eternity On the last Thursday morning of January 2017 she was sitting in her favorite livingroom chair enjoying a devotional reading. The first words of the first paragraph she was reading were, “Relax my child, I’m in control. Remember that you are my beloved.” Those may have been the last words she saw before she peacefully closed her eyes and slipped into eternity and the presence of Jesus. Her passing was sudden and unexpected. Three days earlier, Olga…
Bob Jones
February 1, 2017
WHEN A CHILD SUFFERS: A MOM’S HEART Uncategorized

WHEN A CHILD SUFFERS: A MOM’S HEART

Christa Gagnon is the proud mom of two handsome boys and one precious little girl. When all of her friends in high school were discussing which programs they were going to take in University and what they wanted to be when they “grew up” she can remember thinking that her one and only desire in life was to be a mom. Being A Mom Being a mom was the best career choice she ever made. “I will never forget the first amazing months with my first child. Looking at him and thinking that I had no idea the heart could feel that amount of love for one human being. To my surprise it was the same when Jordan was born…
Bob Jones
May 8, 2016
RELATIONSHIPS: WHAT WAS, WHAT IS, WHAT WILL BE Uncategorized

RELATIONSHIPS: WHAT WAS, WHAT IS, WHAT WILL BE

On September 18, 2014, with only 57 minutes notice, my family as I knew it, died. Within an hour of CPR that failed, my four children lost their father, his parents lost their son, and I lost the relationship I was supposed to grow old in. The grief was so thick I couldn’t see through it. In the days that followed, I began to realize how much was missing and would be affected going forward. It wouldn’t be just George who would be grieved, there was so much more. It was all the relationships built along the way. Lost Relationships Each of the children had a unique relationship that was lost. Shyla no longer had Dad in the stands watching…
Bob Jones
June 10, 2015
VISITING NORTH POINTE ON A SUNDAY Uncategorized

VISITING NORTH POINTE ON A SUNDAY

  Visiting a church for the first time can be an adventure. Its nice to know what to expect, right? You’d love to ask, but you’re not sure who to ask or even if your question sounds silly. 6 Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting North Pointe 1. What should I wear? We are a “come as you are” church. You’ll see all kinds of people and all kinds of styles. Some will wear a suit and tie (men or women). Some will wear a dress (women). Some will wear jeans and t-shirts. You may even see shorts (even if the weather isn’t warm enough – its Edmonton, eh). 2. What will we do? What can I expect? Show up early…
Bob Jones
April 26, 2014
LOVE AND RESPECT IN THE FAMILY Uncategorized

LOVE AND RESPECT IN THE FAMILY

There are two affirmations hidden in plain sight in the Bible: 1. Children need the love that God tells parents to give them (Titus 2:4). 2. Parents desire the respect that Scripture plainly says is their due (Exodus 20:12). Love And Respect Love & Respect in the Family, by Dr Emmerson Eggerichs, gives practical guidance to help break the Crazy Cycle of family imperfections and replace it with a healthy, energizing rhythm. This book is a great gift to give yourself (or another parent you can empathize with). This content is real and practical. It focuses on achieving healthy family dynamics through a few, but powerful principles. Dr. Eggerichs highlights candid input from his wife and three adult children. They…
Bob Jones
December 7, 2013