Author Archives: Jim Gleason

We are familiar with the concept that if we work at a task or to achieve something, we will be rewarded. The star athlete works long and hard to develop skills and receive medals, professional status, and the accompanying fame and financial benefits. The artist practices their craft to develop and present a wonderful artisticContinue reading “Righteousness Has Its Own Rewards”

We have all felt small and insignificant at times. Perhaps it was after we tried to do something and failed. Maybe this feeling came after a public humiliation. Or perhaps, we were humbled by the criticism of others. Regardless, we have succumbed to the notion that other people think we are useless, powerless, and ineffective.Continue reading “Feeling Small?”

Jesus didn’t claim to be a good teacher. He didn’t claim to simply live a model life. He is not someone for whom it is required to just follow His lifestyle or teaching. Mark 14:61-62 says, “Again the high priest asked him, ‘Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?’ And Jesus said, ‘IContinue reading “What He Said About Himself”

God gives His children the gift of prayer. He invites us into His presence and tells us to give Him our requests. Furthermore, Jesus goes before us into the presence of the Father and is our High Priest. Jesus intercedes for us with our requests and He advocates for us when we confess our sins.Continue reading “God’s Will”

In His final days Jesus gave His disciples very specific instructions. Though these instructions were simple, they seemed unbelievable. Jesus told them to go into the city. He said that they would find a man who was carrying a jar of water. They should follow this man and speak to the master of the houseContinue reading “Test and See”