Author Archives: Jim Gleason

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”

I used to work with a woman that came to work everyday looking worn out. I would ask her how she was doing and she always said, “I’m tired.” Then she would go on to tell me that she and her husband went out to dinner about 8 pm and then went to see theContinue reading “Infinite Power”

Our typical conversations and interactions take place at a superficial layer. We talk about our health or the weather or some recent activity. We generally do not delve deeper into personal concerns and thoughts. When we do speak at a deeper level, it is generally to get something that will benefit us, like some assistanceContinue reading “Good Interactions”