Author Archives: Jon Gleason

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About Jon Gleason

Former Pastor of Free Baptist Church of Glenrothes

Crucifixion Tuesday – Summary

The Tuesday Before the Crucifixion This is a summary (for the sidebar menu) of a series of posts on “Passion Tuesday” — the Tuesday before our Lord’s crucifixion. Why “Passion Week”? — Explaining why Christians use the term “Passion Week” … Continue reading →

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“Worthy” and “Love” — Two Different Languages

You don’t have to be worthy to be loved, you just have to be — loved. Continue reading →

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Why Does the BBC Do This To Me?

As a child, I liked fire engines.  They went to help people in need.  If we heard a siren, I wanted to see them go by.  When they had open house at the fire station, I wanted to go.  But … Continue reading →

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“Fixing” Ephesians 4:28

When modern Christians outsource compassion and generosity to government, we often diminish our own generosity. Continue reading →

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Tartan and Rabsaris and Rabshakeh

When Cyrus came to power, only Scripture and buried rocks knew about this “rock band.” The only explanation is divine intervention. Continue reading →

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A Proverb for Today — Proverbs 18:12

Rather than ask whether they are pleasing the Saviour who stilled the wind, they ask if the politicians are pleasing them. Continue reading →

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“Not with Eyeservice, as Menpleasers”

If my supervisor isn’t looking, I can get away with it…. Continue reading →

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