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. (more…)
Bob JonesNovember 14, 2020
I had a front row seat to witness the profound results of a choice. We'd just concluded the first week of summer Day Camp at North Pointe. The entire facility was turned over to our Children's Ministry team so that kids to experience "Cave Quest: Following Jesus." North Pointe came alive with over 200 energetic campers and leaders on site. North Pointe’s Children’s Ministry delivered a multi-media rich, entertaining and inspiring presentation entitled, “The Choice” on a Sunday morning. Of the seventy plus participants, 90% are less than 5 feet tall on their tiptoes (that includes one of our vertically challenged adult leaders). They did us proud as they took us on a journey of choices from the first verse…
Bob JonesAugust 23, 2015
In most cases, Canadians play catch-up with American leaders on social issues, but here's two issues where Canadians can offer some leading insights. 1. Some Advice on Same Sex Marriage For US Church Leaders From a Canadian Carey Nieuwhof is a pastor in Barrie, Ontario. His recent blog post on same-sex marriage has been shared over 100,000 times and counting. Canadian pastors are ten years ahead of our US colleagues in dealing with legalized same-sex marriage. Nieuwhof says, "If you believe sex is a gift given by God to be experienced between a man and a woman within marriage, why would you expect people who don’t follow Christ to embrace that? Why do Christians expect non-Christians to act like Christians?…
Bob JonesJuly 1, 2015
Most successful people are assumed to be extr0verts. Why? Because they say so. However the following famous successful leaders and innovators all have one thing in common and its NOT extroversion. Bill Gates Christina Aguilera Michael Jordan Harrison Ford David Letterman J.K. Rowling Warren Buffet Yes, they are ALL introverts. O, yes they are. Introverts, especially in business, and leadership face a challenge: would-be leaders who have a quiet, introverted leaning, tell themselves that to succeed they need to become something they aren't. Not true. Introverts can be highly influential and are among the most inspirational and respected leaders in the world. 6 Insights That Free Introverts To Excel 1. Don’t try to be an extrovert. If an introvert wants…
Bob JonesDecember 15, 2013