Author Archives: Jim Gleason

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”

Too Numerous To List

When I make plans, I try to forsee the future and reasonably evaluate what can be done. However, my vision of the future is severely limited and my ability to make things happen is also severely limited. So with all the wisdom I can muster up and with the expectation that I can actually doContinue reading “Too Numerous To List”

Building Up or Tearing Down

When we do something nice for someone, somehow we feel good inside. But when we are harsh or unkind toward someone, we feel bad inside and it probably takes some time and specific actions to feel better. Proverbs 11:17 says, “Your own soul is nourished when you are kind, but you destroy yourself when youContinue reading “Building Up or Tearing Down”

Where Are They Leading Us?

Our leaders each have a story about events and policies. Many are distorted from the truth based upon personal or political agendas. The bigger question is where will their agendas and versions of the truth lead us? Can we trust them to lead us in the right paths? Psalm 25:5 says, “Lead me in yourContinue reading “Where Are They Leading Us?”

What Is God Like?

Exodus 34:5 says, “The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, ‘The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.’” This is the God that we worship and love. His love for us abounds and is steadfast, never wavering. By the sacrifice of His own Son,Continue reading “What Is God Like?”