Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Forgiven To Forgive

We have an unspoken social custom that says when we receive something from someone, we should find a way to repay the kindness or gift. Sometimes we try to get out from under the social norm by rationalizing why we think that we are not obligated to return the favor. At times, we may notContinue reading “Forgiven To Forgive”

Entitlement

Today, we talk a lot about entitlement. The news and social media frequently report stories on people who seem to have a sense of entitlement, meaning that they expect certain things to be given to them. When this type of person does not easily receive what they feel that they are entitled to receive, theyContinue reading “Entitlement”

Whom Will You Serve

While we are familiar with kingdoms in the United States, I don’t think we fully understand the impact of living under a monarchy. In these goverments, the king has the final say as to what can or cannot be done. His will rules the nation and people must honor and obey the king or queen.Continue reading “Whom Will You Serve”

Holy Father

Some of us grew up with less than perfect fathers. They were absent or nonsupporting. Many were even cruel and abusive. For that, I am truly sorry, but know that I grew up in the same environment. So our view of fatherhood, is probably distorted by our experiences. But we have the perfect, holy, FatherContinue reading “Holy Father”

Strengthened Heart

Recently, I was diagnosed with a degree of heart failure. It is a humbling prognosis discovering that my heart is weak. But on another level, I have always known that my heart fails me at times. Sometimes, I can not do the good things that I want to do. At other times, I do theContinue reading “Strengthened Heart”