Author Archives: Jon Gleason

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About Jon Gleason

Former Pastor of Free Baptist Church of Glenrothes

The Genesis Flood and the Atrahasis Epic

Posted on 27 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

There are so many people to blame, after all, that we never have to stop and consider whether perhaps our own actions might be part of the problem…. Continue reading →

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Lacking Credibility with Bible-Believing Christians

Posted on 25 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

David Cameron may say this is a Christian country, but the Government’s actions give the impression that the only kind of Christianity wanted is a hypocritical “Christianity” that abandons Christian morality “at the door of the temple.” Continue reading →

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My Song is Love Unknown

Posted on 24 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

My song is love unknown, My Saviour’s love to me; Love to the loveless shown, That they might lovely be. O who am I, That for my sake My Lord should take Frail flesh and die? -Samuel Crossman (1664) Entire … Continue reading →

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Letter to a Shipwrecked Christian

Posted on 23 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

All is never over in the service of the Lord. Don’t stay shipwrecked. You’re needed on board, and your Master expects you on board. The only thing worse than being shipwrecked is staying there. Continue reading →

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Scotland’s Longest Marriage

Posted on 23 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

The longest marriage in Scotland ends after more than seventy-seven years. I have got a lovely boy in the home. He is the only one for me — always has been and always will be. May the God of all comfort be near to … Continue reading →

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Entitlement / God Isn’t Fair

Posted on 22 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

An entitlement mentality kills gratitude. You aren’t properly grateful for things given to you if you think you deserved them.
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Why do Bad Things Happen?

Posted on 21 February, 2012 by Jon Gleason

The Cross proves it all. If we can’t trust Him with the temporary problems of this life, when we have the proof of His love at the Cross, then we need to re-wire our thinking. Continue reading →

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