Jim Gleason

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”

Joy of Salvation

Sacrifice

I believe that we look upon sacrifices incorrectly. When we think of sacrifice, we think of what it costs us. We should be thinking of what it does for others, rather than how much it costs us. For instance, we talk about sacrificing some time to help others. But the reality, and most significant partContinue reading “Sacrifice”

Sacrifice of Thanksgiving

Think Before Speaking

We all have heard the expression, “think before you speak.” We have probably experienced many situations when we wished we had done just that. Or at least, we have heard something that other people probably regretted saying later. We are so eager to speak at times that we fail to consider the words that weContinue reading “Think Before Speaking”

The Heart of the Righteous

Do Overs

Sometimes I wish I could have a “do over”. When I mess something up or do something with unintended consequences, I want to erase what happened and try it again. God doesn’t give us do overs when we sin or fail. But He does give us the opportunity to start afresh, cleansed from the dirtContinue reading “Do Overs”

God Knows Our Hearts

Giving To Be Enriched

Our culture drives us to get as much as we can get, as quickly as we can get it. Get rich schemes can be found all over the internet and social media. Social media are filled with claims of exorbitant incomes by sketchy means. God has a different plan and operates under a different economy.Continue reading “Giving To Be Enriched”