Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Fully Known

When our kids were very small, our daughter would often speak on behalf of her brother, who was two years younger than she. She would tell people what he was thinking or what he wanted. She was correct most of the time. Sometimes we have people in our lives that can speak for us, knowingContinue reading “Fully Known”

Invitation

From time to time, we receive invitations. Our response varies based upon our interests, availabilty, and closeness to the invitation giver. The invitation may be to an auspicious occassion or to a child’s birthday party. Some invitations we cannot refuse based upon the consequences of rejection. Psalm 50:1 says, “The Mighty One, God the LordContinue reading “Invitation”

The Best Benefit Plan

Psalm 103:2-5 says, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” WeContinue reading “The Best Benefit Plan”

Discarding the Worthless

Psalm 101:2-3 says, “I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house. I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.” NothingContinue reading “Discarding the Worthless”

Somethings You Just Can’t Work Up

We are aware that we have to work hard to achieve certain things. If we want to be healthy we must have a healthy diet, exercise, sleep well, and do other common sense things to achieve our goals. If we want to obtain financial security, we need to exercise certain disciplines and work hard. Yet,Continue reading “Somethings You Just Can’t Work Up”