Author Archives: Jon Gleason

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About Jon Gleason

Former Pastor of Free Baptist Church of Glenrothes

Correcting Seneca

There is nothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it. – Seneca There is nothing so disagreeable, that our loving God cannot bring good out of it for His children who love Him. – my … Continue reading

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John 6:44 — a New Version

The way I learned it: John 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: The way some people talk today: 🙂 No man can come to me, except the popular modern music … Continue reading

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Only One Gospel

The world has many religions; it has but one Gospel. – George Owen I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: Which is not another; – Paul … Continue reading

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Matthew 21:28-32 — The Parable of the Two Sons

What parent hasn’t said, “I don’t want you to SAY you will obey, I want you to do it!”  Fathers who know this parable love to use it to teach the meaning of true obedience.  But as we look at … Continue reading

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Confidence in Princes (or Prime Ministers)

Where there is discord, may we bring harmony. Where there is error, may we bring truth. Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. And where there is despair, may we bring hope. – Margaret Thatcher, after her election as … Continue reading

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Ashamed of Jesus?

Jesus, and shall it ever be, A mortal man, ashamed of Thee? Ashamed of Thee, whom angels praise, Whose glories shine through endless days?

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Entreating a Brother, or Ranting?

How would arrested and tortured brothers and sisters feel about seeing Christians comparing other Christians to secret police? I feel like weeping. Please stop. Continue reading

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