Author Archives: Jim Gleason

God’s Handbook for Dealing With Suffering

In this life, suffering is inevitable. People will hurt us and difficult circumstances will come our way. Sometimes, we will even suffer while doing the right things. I Peter 3:14-16 says, “But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in yourContinue reading “God’s Handbook for Dealing With Suffering”

Opening Doors

Often, we are invited into someone’s home. Other times we may choose to visit someone’s home. When the doors open, you can feel whether or not we are truly welcome. Does the door open to warm greetings and invitations or does it open to an unexplained coldness? The door that opens to unity is oneContinue reading “Opening Doors”

With the Wind

During my morning walk, I encountered a strong wind. As we all know, walking with the wind at my back, sped my along my way, while walking against the wind slowed me down. The Bible describes God coming swiftly on the wings of the wind to answer our prayers. Psalm 18:9-10 partially describes how GodContinue reading “With the Wind”

This Changes Everything

Most of us have people in our lives that change us just by their presence. These awesome people may be a spouse, our children, appear mentor, or a teacher. In addition, we have had experiences that change us. These experiences may come in the form of tragedies or profound joy. These people and experiences changeContinue reading “This Changes Everything”

Thoughts and Actions

Have you ever looked at a messy room or garage and thought, “I really need to clean up this mess”? Then, days and weeks go by and you have not lifted a finger to begin to clean up the mess. Your proper thoughts do not help clean up the mess. I have done this manyContinue reading “Thoughts and Actions”