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Planting Seeds of Kindness

My sister is a creator. The seeds she planted in me were ones of kindness. She's a master gardener and horticulturalist for the University of Alberta Botanic Garden and teaches for the University of Alberta. But really, she’s a creator. (more…)
Bob Jones
May 11, 2022
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ASHLEY: A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

Twenty-one years ago I held Ashley Pearse in my arms. She was breathtaking. In March 1999, Ashley's parents knew little of what lay before her or within her. All they wanted was for their daughter to live her best life. That's why dedicating kids to the God who created them for a purpose is smart. It’s breathtaking now to see Ashley's passion for what God wrote on her heart. (more…)
Bob Jones
May 23, 2020
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3 WAYS TO GET YOUR WORDS OUT

Writers know how to share. If you share freely there will always be more. This radical proposition runs contrary to human nature and dogs with a bone. Writers by nature and function are dogged by the call to listen to life and then freely empty their souls of the things they've heard. Think of your favorite writer. I wager that they're you're favorite because they excel at sharing. The Writers Group at North Pointe  is learning the value of sharing. We help each other become better writers and better people. Read how you can get involved here..."Writers Connect" Writing And Life Anne Lamott  is laugh-out-loud funny and alternately cranky and kind throughout her book, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions On…
Bob Jones
July 13, 2018
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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
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7 ARTISTS: IMAGINATIVE / PASSIONATE / ORIGINAL

Their creativity flows from their passion for a purpose or a person they love. Some create because they want to.  Others create because they must. Either way, artists stir our imagination. The world is a more beautiful place because of them. 7 Artists Of North Pointe 1. Hannah Kaup - Honey And Betts Hannah's enthusiasm is contagious and everything she touches glows. She posts about style, travel, beauty, family life and shopping for her following on Instagram and her website. Hannah's a mom to two pre-schoolers and a husband in law school.Read more in You Can't Out Give God and Hannah's Story. 2. Timothy Fowler - A Platter For Life Timothy Fowler recently retired as a Vice President with Aramark…
Bob Jones
August 28, 2016
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OVERHEARD IN A WAITING ROOM

Waiting rooms are funny places. They are confined areas with very little privacy, making it too easy to overhear conversations you would normally avoid. It was in one of these waiting rooms that I overheard such a conversation. Sue Glover is a wife and mom and a member of North Pointe's Writers Group. The group's purpose is to help support aspiring writers of all ages and stages in a monthly meeting. This true story is Sue's first published piece. We're proud of her. Old Friends Two elderly gentlemen (one stated that he had just turned 88) happened to meet after not seeing each another for a good number of years. It started out as the type of conversation I would…
Bob Jones
February 3, 2016