Author Archives: Jim Gleason

When the doctor prescribes medicine for us, the drugs can only do their healing work if we use the drugs as intended. If we were to get a new car, we must take care of it to preserve its usefulness. Electronics must be used as intended or we will quickly find ourselves discarding as useless.Continue reading “Used As Intended”

Psalm 24:3-5 says, “Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the LORD and righteousness from theContinue reading “Draw Near to God”

Psalm 103:1-5 says, “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!  Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,  who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love andContinue reading “Praise Worthy”

As I go through my day, I usually face many interruptions to what I am doing or planning to do? I am sure that this same obstacle is true for all of us. As I search the Bible, however, I do not find any situations where Jesus was interrupted. Oh, many people came up toContinue reading “Interruptions?”

I have seen politicians, celebrities, and athletes on television doing some good deed through the beginning of some project. As you, I have wondered whether this was simply a photo opportunity or some heartfelt gesture to serve the needs of others. Will this project remain strong and vibrant once the celebrity leaves? I admit, thatContinue reading “For the Glory of Self”