Author Archives: Jim Gleason

When a person gets married many things change. A new family is formed. A new relationship is established. Often a new name is given. A new home is made for those in this new relationship. The relationship is designed to grow and mature over time. It may even grow in number as children come. RomansContinue reading “Called To A New Status”

Sometimes the gifts we receive have a deeper meaning than is readily apparent. We may receive a family heirloom that has important meaning to the family. Someone may give us a gift that meets an emotional or mental need of the moment. Or perhaps we become the recipient of something with historical significance. Romans 5:1-2Continue reading “Those Who Trust Receive…”

Over the years we have received many gifts. The most special gifts are those that either meet a need in our lives or were handcrafted expressions of love for us. Those gifts have an enduring place in our hearts. Psalm 118:23-24 says, “This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes. This isContinue reading “Marvelous In Our Eyes”

Recently, I discovered that I am living in bondage to expectations. Some of these expectations are from my own thoughts of what kind of person I want to be. But some of these expectations are from what I expect others want from me. These expectations hold me captive and don’t allow me the freedom toContinue reading “Really Free”

Isaiah 9:6 says, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Two thousand years ago a baby was born and the world was changed. This baby, JesusContinue reading “Brand New”