Author Archives: Jim Gleason

God calls us to love Him with understanding. To love with understanding casts off the things that harm the relationship like selfishness, lust, fear, worry, and anger. To love with understanding is to love with patience, kindness, mercy, grace and trust. In Mark 12:33 Jesus tells us what is most important; “And to love himContinue reading “Love With Understanding”

I am not talented or knowledgeable in anything mechanical. I cannot do household or automobile repairs. Whenever I try even the most simple task around the house, I need help. I need someone to come alongside me and offer advice as well as technical skill. John 14:16-17 says, “And I will ask the Father, andContinue reading “I Need Help”

We all are excited and happy when we receive something new. Who doesn’t love the smell of a new car and the pride of ownership. When we walk into our new house or apartment we are thrilled with the possibilities and look forward the new adventure of living someplace new. When we receive a gift,Continue reading “Something New”

In the midst of many home projects I have found out that I do not have all the supplies that I need. Then I have to make a quick run to the hardware store to get what I need. What is more frustrating are the times that I have to make multiple runs to theContinue reading “Fully Supplied”

We think of hope as something less than a wish or desire. But when the Bible speaks of hope it refers to an assurance of future events, the confident expectation that something will occur based upon the promises of God. Job 4:6 says, “Is not your fear of God your confidence, and the integrity ofContinue reading “Assurance”