Category Archives: Thoughts on the News

Applying Scriptural principles to things in the news

Wee Followers of Christ and the Wee Frees

Posted on 23 February, 2013 by Jon Gleason

May the Lord always keep us wee in our own eyes, whatever others may think of us. That’s the only way we’ll ever begin to be worthy of being called Wee Christs. Continue reading →

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Some Questions from Around the Web

Posted on 21 February, 2013 by Jon Gleason

Random, scattered thoughts: 1. (No link) If Oscar Pistorius shot to death his live-in girlfriend, even if accidentally, is this really the time to be writing about how devout he is?  So maybe he prayed before races and has a … Continue reading →

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Is “Science” a Religion, or What?

Posted on 20 February, 2013 by Jon Gleason

Look at that quote again — the best part is that the theory says some day the universe will be destroyed and replaced by a new one! Continue reading →

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“We Need to be Really Worried”

Posted on 16 February, 2013 by Jon Gleason

“No, dear, we only talk and worry about asteroids during the day. That’s what the scientist said, and we have to accept the science. It’s global warming for your bed-time story tonight.” Continue reading →

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Marriage Will be Fine

Posted on 9 February, 2013 by Jon Gleason

Marriage has a history and a future. Parliament? It has a history, anyway — it has made itself foolish and been mocked before. Continue reading →

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Homosexual Rights and Reorientation Therapy

Posted on 2 February, 2013 by Jon Gleason

The homosexual rights agenda isn’t about freedom and rights at all, and the despair of those who want out is a sacrifice offered on the altar of the validation agenda. Continue reading →

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Amazing: “Christians Concerned About Being Christlike”

Posted on 21 January, 2013 by Jon Gleason

That’s the title of an article in Christian Today: A survey of nearly 2,000 British evangelicals found that more than half (54%) are concerned that “becoming Christlike will increasingly alienate Christians from the culture around them”. No kidding.  This is … Continue reading →

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