Author Archives: Jon Gleason

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About Jon Gleason

Former Pastor of Free Baptist Church of Glenrothes

Leadership or Manipulation?

The great leaders have always stage-managed their effects. – Charles de Gaulle Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;  But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling … Continue reading

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“By What Authority?” — Jesus Answers the Question

Jesus was not pointing to John, He was pointing through John, to the source of John’s baptism, the source of his ministry, to the Father Himself. Continue reading

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Some Links Today

Normal disclaimer: A link is not an endorsement of everything in these articles.  It means I found the article thought-provoking or challenging.  Today’s links are not news-related or controversial, but geared towards daily Christian life.  Onward…. Rejoicing in trials: Dave … Continue reading

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“By What Authority?” — The Claims of Messiah

Jesus might as well have set up a huge billboard outside the temple, saying, “I am the Messiah, the King, the Promised One.” Continue reading

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Duty, and More

Do your duty and a little more, lad.  Most men do their duty.  It is the little more that makes the difference between one man and the other. – G.A. Henty And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with … Continue reading

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My “Miriam Moment”

Maybe if Satan can appear as an angel of light, an angel can appear like me and loan two dollars? 🙂 Continue reading

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Jesus Lives for Me!

The emphasis of this hymn is on the fact that the Risen Jesus lives for me. A great message and a great tune, emphasising the joy of the Resurrection. Continue reading

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