Author Archives: Jim Gleason

When I am listening to someone speak, sometimes my mind wanders and I don’t understand what they are saying. I may miss out on something important that they have to say. To gain wisdom and understanding, in personal matters and in life, we must earnestly seek wisdom and try to understand its truths as theyContinue reading “Attentive to Wisdom”

Where we look governs what happens next. We all know these warnings; “look before you leap”, “look both ways before crossing the street”, “look before you step forward”, and “look forward and not behind”. Looking entails knowing what dangers lie ahead and trusting that you are ready to move. Psalm 34:4-5 says, “I sought theContinue reading “Look”

We have all been harmed by empty words spoken to us. Politicians frequently make promises that they cannot or will not keep. Salespeople speak freely about the wonderful features of their product or service, knowing full well that they are overstating the benefits. Family members and friends promise undying love but leave at the firstContinue reading “Empty Words”

At one time or another, we have all felt the sting of betrayal. Perhaps it was as simple as a trusted friend speaking our secret to others. Maybe it is as difficult as a loved one walking away from our relationship. Or worse yet, it could be someone who was close to us actually standingContinue reading “Betrayal”

To be “faithful” we must remain loyal and steadfast, true to the facts. One thing that our world could use right now is a heavy dose of faithfulness. We leave marriages at the slightest inconvenience, children are abandoned on a routine basis, we switch jobs to seek a better life, and we fail to payContinue reading “Faithful”