We all go through times when everything becomes routine and we begin to look for something new and exciting. We think about buying a new car or getting a new job or moving to a new location. We believe that these changes will bring us out of the malaise. Perhaps we need to look backContinue reading “Dry Land”
Author Archives: Jim Gleason
Parched Land
Unashamed
Have you ever been exploring and suddenly find something that really intrigues you? You would probably look at it carefully and examine it from all sides to take it all of its features. Perhaps you would take it home and prominently display it so that others can see it and you can explain why itContinue reading “Unashamed”
Precious Cornerstone
Light Source
The earth’s moon appears to light up the sky. However, the Moon does not generate light, it only reflects the light of the Sun. In fact, the Moon absorbs up to 93 percent of the sun’s light and only reflects as little as 7 percent of the sun’s light. John 8:12 says, “Again Jesus spokeContinue reading “Light Source”
Light of the World
Washing
We have a separate room in our house for the washer and dryer. As with everybody, we bring our clothes into this room to wash. They generally come out clean and useful for another time. However, this washing never transforms these clothes into better and more useful clothes. I Thessalonians 5:23 says, “Now may theContinue reading “Washing”
Sanctified Completely
What Will We Stand For?
Have you ever fought for a cause that you believe in? Part of the fight is standing firm for truth with love against opposition. Everyone faces opposition at times, whether it be the minimal opposition of unexpected consequences or the significant opposition against firmly held values and beliefs. I Timothy 6:12 says, “Fight the goodContinue reading “What Will We Stand For?”
Reluctant Retiree 