Author Archives: Jim Gleason

How much of our day is spent doing things when our heart is not really into it? Some things we do out of routine and without really thinking about it. Other things we do because they have to be done rather than because we want to do it. And yet some other things we doContinue reading “Is My Heart In It?”

We all deal with authority on a daily basis. Whether it be parents, bosses, police, or government, we come in frequent contact with various levels of authority. We choose whether we will obey their directives or possibly risk suffering consequences of disobedience. Jude 24-25 says, “Now to him who is able to keep you fromContinue reading “All Authority”

Most of us enjoy telling stories to others. Some are true. Some are exaggerated. And some are not so true. The stories that I enjoy hearing the most are the ones about what has truly happened in another person’s life. I once went on a carriage ride in Ireland. I can honestly say that IContinue reading “Your Story”

When we seek out instruction on how to do something, we must pay attention to the information given to us. If we fail to listen and follow the instructions, we will most likely not succeed in what we are trying to learn to do. Mark 4:24-25 says, “And he said to them, ‘Pay attention toContinue reading “Instructions For Life”

In our culture, there are many ways to become someone’s child. Of course, the most common is through natural childbirth. But an adopted child is no less of a child of his/her parents than one through a natural childbirth. They have all the rights, privileges, love and caring of other children. John 1:12-13 says, “ButContinue reading “Child of God”