Category Archives: Quick Thoughts

“Ma” Ingalls, Applying Scripture

Posted on 21 January, 2012 by Jon Gleason

David, the Son of Jesse Writing a God-inspired song of praise  In or near the land of Israel 10th-11th century B.C. Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips. – Psalm 141:3 Solomon, a Son … Continue reading →

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Wisdom from Caroline Ingalls

Posted on 17 January, 2012 by Jon Gleason

This earthly life is a battle.  If it isn’t one thing to contend with, it’s another. It always has been so, and it always will be. The sooner you make up your mind to that, the better off you are, … Continue reading →

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On not Falling Down

Posted on 14 January, 2012 by Jon Gleason

If you do not walk with the Lord, you will fall with the world. On the sidebar of The Birding Bunch, quoting a local minister. It is impossible to lose your footing when you are on your knees. A favourite saying … Continue reading →

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More Wisdom from the Hobbit

Posted on 12 January, 2012 by Jon Gleason

J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. Scripture Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to … Continue reading →

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Wisdom from the Hobbit

Posted on 11 January, 2012 by Jon Gleason

J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him. Peter, I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh … Continue reading →

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Feeling Buried by Troubles?

Posted on 9 January, 2012 by Jon Gleason

Just a thought: Sometimes the Lord allows a second (or third) heartache to come into my life to prevent a bigger heartache from taking such a grip on my mind that it destroys me.

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“Ride on Singing”

Posted on 6 January, 2012 by Jon Gleason

True support comes from God. Are you really looking for help to respond Biblically to your problems, or are you a sympathy addict, looking for sympathy wherever you can find it? Continue reading →

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