Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Doing My Best

Decades ago, I started a tradition with my sons, which we called “Sports Day”. It is a tradition that I have continued now with my grandsons. Since my sons and grandsons were and are athletically inclined, we spent these days trying out as many sports as we could. It was an awesome time of parent-childContinue reading “Doing My Best”

Make the Right Choice

In Acts 2:36-38 Peter speaks to the people of Jerusalem and says, “‘Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.’ Now when they heard this they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest ofContinue reading “Make the Right Choice”

Love Is Patient

Assuming you have loved someone and have been loved by someone, what are the qualities of love that have most affected you? Perhaps you have been overwhelmed by someone’s loyalty to you, staying with you when others have left. Maybe you have been the object of someone’s meaningful encouragement and support. And maybe you haveContinue reading “Love Is Patient”

What a Friend!

If you were asked, what constitutes a good friend? How would you respond? Would you immediately consider your friends and the qualities that make them good friends? Would you think about some of the great friendships of history and why they are considered good examples of friendship? Psalm 145:13-14 says, “The Lord is faithful isContinue reading “What a Friend!”

Talk About It

Most of us have no problem telling others about the good things that we have done. Whether it be vacation details, awards received, athletic conquests, or compliments received, we generally do not hesitate to tell the stories to friends, family and acquaintances. Psalm 145:4-6 says, “One generation shall commend your works to another, and shallContinue reading “Talk About It”