Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Lowly, But Loved

Some people are name-droppers. They like to talk about the famous people that they supposedly know. But are they really known by these famous people? It is one thing to speak about famous people, but an entirely different story to be known by them. Psalm 138:6 says, “For though the LORD is high, he regardsContinue reading “Lowly, But Loved”

Giving and Receiving

Generosity is demonstrated by more than giving money. It involves giving from the blessings that have been received. God’s promise is that we will receive much more than we give. For instance, when we offer kindness to someone, God promises that we will be enriched by the kindness of others toward us. In the sameContinue reading “Giving and Receiving”

Repeated Choices

I have noticed that once I make a choice that it becomes easier to make that choice again in the future. I discover a food that I like, so it quickly becomes my go to choice in a restaurant. I make the decision to exhibit kindness toward a person, it becomes easier to choose kindnessContinue reading “Repeated Choices”

Give and Receive

When we invest, we want a good return for our investment. Unfortunately, we also display this attitude when it comes to doing good and giving kindness to others. We expect the receiver to return the favor to us. God’s economy works differently. He expects us to give to others from the blessings that we haveContinue reading “Give and Receive”

Introductions

When we are introduced to someone new, we spend time introducing ourselves to them by speaking about our experiences and thoughts. But we will never get to really know the other person, if we are not silent for them to tell us about themselves. A lot of learning comes from silent observing and listening. HabakkukContinue reading “Introductions”