Author Archives: Jim Gleason

What do you see when you look into the mirror? I am not just thinking about your personal appearance. What kind of person do you see? Do you see a confident and positive person? Or rather, do you see someone who is negative and discouraged? At one time or another we will see both typesContinue reading “Looking In The Mirror”

Have you ever felt like you were invisible. I sure have and often. I can be in a group situation and feel like no one values my presence or contributions to the group. I am an introvert and also have difficulty hearing, especially in group settings. So I contribute to my own feelings of invisibility.Continue reading “Fully Known”

My granddaughter has a favorite Teddy Bear. She takes the bear everywhere and is not happy if the bear is not with her. She doesn’t always play with the bear, but the presence of the bear gives her comfort. In Matthew 28:20 Jesus says, “And behold, I am with you always, to the end ofContinue reading “More Than A Companion”

I am driving down the highway when someone passes me, pulls into my lane with less space than I am comfortable with, and then presses on their brakes. This is one of my pet peeves because of the danger that is involved. But I have a choice at this point. I can get angry andContinue reading “Road Hazard”

Love comes with some costs. We must sacrifice some things to demonstrate our love. Selfishness, pride, self-centeredness, and envy must be placed on the altar before we can truly love. Jesus demonstrated His love for us by giving His life that we might live forever in union with God. (Romans 5:8) While we may notContinue reading “More Than These?”