Author Archives: Jim Gleason
That’s Not What I Meant
I can’t tell you how many times I have been misunderstood. I would bet that we have all experienced this frustration many more times than we would like. People can’t help but judge our motives from what we say and do. But since they don’t know our hearts, their judgments of our intentions is farContinue reading “That’s Not What I Meant”
Knows Your Heart
Redemption
Today, we only have limited experience with redemption. We can redeem coupons at a store to receive a discount, meaning someone else is covering the cost of our discount. We talk about redeeming time or an opportunity, meaning we are making the best use of that which we are using. In other times, however, redemptionContinue reading “Redemption”
Lavish Grace
God’s Family
A Sherpa’s Load
I was trekking in the Himalayan Mountains. We were on a popular trekking trail called the Annapurna Trail. It was a steep inclined and I stepped to the side often to take a breather. I thought I was doing well until I saw one Sherpa man. He was climbing the same trail but had aContinue reading “A Sherpa’s Load”
Burden Bearing
Overwhelmed
In Matthew 11:29-30 Jesus says, “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” It is easy to become overwhelmed by our circumstances and responsibilities. God has never wantedContinue reading “Overwhelmed”
Reluctant Retiree 