Category Archives: Thoughts on the News

Applying Scriptural principles to things in the news

Credit Where Due

Posted on 15 December, 2011 by Jon Gleason

As a follow-up to the Tesco matter in my earlier post, Mr Lansley has removed the offensive statement from his flickr page and also removed some other offensive things. It is unfortunate that this kind of thinking is out there, but certainly we … Continue reading →

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This Just Came from the Christian Institute

Posted on 15 December, 2011 by Jon Gleason

Tesco’s Head of Research and Development has said Christians are “evil” for opposing homosexual marriage. Continue reading →

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If You are in Fife Today

Posted on 8 December, 2011 by Jon Gleason

(or anywhere else in Scotland, for that matter). 1 When the storms of life are raging, Tempests wild on sea and land, I will seek a place of refuge In the shadow of God’s hand. Refrain: He will hide me, … Continue reading →

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Just Some Links Today

Posted on 4 November, 2011 by Jon Gleason

A Year Ago — I stumbled on this, and know nothing of the author, but this is thought-provoking.  A reminder that this life is only temporary. Don Johnson linked to Michael Riley’s excellent article (which I had missed) on cultural skepticism.  If … Continue reading →

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Halloween

Posted on 1 November, 2011 by Jon Gleason

I wanted to post this when I saw it in the news yesterday.  I dared not, because I’d have probably been blamed for any delay :).  But now baby has safely arrived!  Praise the Lord, both he and his mum are fine!  … Continue reading →

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Web Wanderings this Week

Posted on 1 October, 2011 by Jon Gleason

Two links today from News for Christians: 1. Mother Cares for Her Son’s Amish Victims.  For the victims, healing in forgiveness and not blaming the parents for the sin of the son.  For the hurting parent, healing in serving others.  Worth reading. … Continue reading →

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One of the Costs of Ignoring Sin Nature

Posted on 15 September, 2011 by Jon Gleason

The vast majority of individuals, no matter what their socio-economic background, do not have a rap sheet 50 items long. Even if most of a person’s crimes weren’t that “serious”, that kind of criminal record reveals a person’s total disregard for law and their fellow-man. The worst offenders are people who have chosen a life of evil, of theft, of violence, and no one is stopping them. There is nothing complicated about evil. It’s what people do if there is neither internal self-discipline nor external restraint to stop them. Continue reading →

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