No matter what side of the aisle that you consider yourself to be, current events in our nation and the world are troubling. Few things are working out as we would want and it is easy to become frustrated, even worried about the state of the world. Philippians 3:20-21 says, “But our citizenship is inContinue reading “Current Events”
Author Archives: Jim Gleason
Citizenship in Heaven
Bear With Me
When we use the expression “bear with me,” we are asking for special consideration from someone. We are asking them to be patient with us as we try to make something right between us. We are asking that they help carry the burden of our struggles. Psalm 68:19 says, “Blessed be the Lord, who dailyContinue reading “Bear With Me”
Daily Bears Us Up
Let’s Make a Deal
On the game show “Let’s Make a Deal,” contestants were offered prize choices. If they made the correct choice, they received a great reward. However, if they made the wrong choice, the reward was disappointing. God offers a choice to us. We can choose His abundant grace, leading to righteousness. Or we can choose toContinue reading “Let’s Make a Deal”
Let Righteousness Reign
Before the King
If I ever was invited to meet the President of the United States, I would want to thoroughly prepare myself beforehand. I would want to have a humble mindset and heart because the President is the person holding the power in this situation. Then, I would want to clearly prepare any requests that I mightContinue reading “Before the King”
Entreating God’s Favor
Life Changing
Once in a while, we experience life changing events. Life changes significantly when we marry and have children. New jobs, job transfers and promotions, and job losses have major impacts upon us. These and other events definitely affect our lives, but most of the changes are external. Some of these circumstances may have internal impactsContinue reading “Life Changing”
Reluctant Retiree 