Jim Gleason

Satisfies the Soul

Strength In Silence

Walking with God is often a series of paradoxes. For instance, God says that we get strength through silence. This silence means that we wait upon Him to demonstrate His strength in and through us, instead of acting upon our own initiative. He grants us salvation when we surrender to faith in the sacrifice HeContinue reading “Strength In Silence”

A Mighty Fortress

Pure Motives

I have noticed that I am proud of some things that I do and would rather not have other people notice other things that I do. What makes the difference? Many factors could impact how I feel about my actions, but my motives seem to impact me the most. John 3:21 says, “But whoever doesContinue reading “Pure Motives”

Deeds Done In the Light

Our Refuge

The Oxford Language Dictionary defines “refuge” as a condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. All of us periodically have the need to find refuge from the storms of life. Some of us have very real enemies that we need help defending against. Some of these enemies are within us andContinue reading “Our Refuge”

Strong Tower

Trusting Vain Things

I have spent a lot of time with baseball players. It is amazing the routines that they use because they believe these things bring them luck. It could be socks that they wore when their hitting streak began and now they refuse to wear any other socks, or even to wash the trusted socks. ItContinue reading “Trusting Vain Things”

Good News

Restoration

Suppose that you have furniture that you want to restore. You research possible design features and make your choice. Then, you have to remove old finishes and upholstery. You may have to rebuild parts of the furniture. Then, you can begin to put on the new design. When the project is finished, hopefully, you areContinue reading “Restoration”