We learn something from everyone who passes through our lives. Some lessons are painful; some are painless; but all are priceless. (more…)
Bob JonesJuly 14, 2024
A woman was having terrible difficulty getting through the death of her husband. She said to her physician, “Please give me a prescription to help me with my sadness. Every day I go to the cemetery and I put flowers on my husband’s grave, but it doesn’t help. It simply drives me deeper into grief. Please give me a prescription to ease my pain.” (more…)
Bob JonesOctober 17, 2023
Who I am is a result of a chorus of encouraging voices. How to encourage those around you. (more…)
Bob JonesMarch 19, 2022
Courage is a curious thing. Those who appear courageous wish they didn't because it means they've had to face something that nearly scared the life out of them. They've come through hell. Or maybe they're still on the journey. (more…)
Bob JonesMay 1, 2019
She's Ann Voskamp, a plain Ann without even the fanciful “e”, wife to The Farmer, mama to six, and in her own words, "a bit of a mess." Ann was named by Christianity Today as one of the leading fifty women who are shaping culture and the Church today. She's a New York Times best-selling author many times over, communicator, story teller and advocate for those without a voice. "The only words that really matter are the ones I live. This convicts me. I keep writing it out here everyday, the words I am seeking to live — about this wondrously messy, everyday-holy life…. about finding the beauty and quiet, about slowing to see the sacred in the chaos, and…
Bob JonesApril 16, 2017
Your most vital responsibility is managing yourself. Self-management is critical in the area of inspiration. Great leaders learn how to self-motivate. I've collected the following quotes from mentors and momentous experiences in my life. I know there's at least one in there for you. 18 Inspiring Statements Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's…
Bob JonesSeptember 11, 2015
October 2014 is the 1st year anniversary of the new "Pointes of View." To everyone who has visited this site and read a post, commented and shared it...thank you! To you who are reading this as your first "Pointes of View" post...welcome! My commitment is to use these posts to help YOU grow. To do so I want to better understand you and your challenges, interests and worldview. I'll be in touch shortly with a survey to help better serve you. Here are five posts of the past twelve months... The Top 5 All Time Pointes Of View Posts #1 - 13 Things to Stop Doing To Your Marriage (3,357 views / 374 shares) I’ve been counseling couples for 34…
Bob JonesSeptember 21, 2014
I wouldn't be surprised if you've felt like "throwing in the towel" at one time. If you haven't, I suggest that you check your pulse. Quickly. And here's a real shocker for you: the notion that "winners never quit" is a myth! Everyone - even "winners"- have not only felt like it, but have quit at one time or another. I've been a quitter. I got discouraged and quit my first ministry assignment 38 years ago. The experience was humbling. It was also instructive - I learned valuable lessons that have served me for the rest of my life. 3 Lessons About Perseverance 1. Its always too soon to quit. If you have not finished a commitment, its too soon…
Bob JonesAugust 10, 2014