Author Archives: Jim Gleason

In His final days Jesus gave His disciples very specific instructions. Though these instructions were simple, they seemed unbelievable. Jesus told them to go into the city. He said that they would find a man who was carrying a jar of water. They should follow this man and speak to the master of the houseContinue reading “Test and See”

I live in a rural agricultural area, but I know little about growing and harvesting crops. I do know that good soil is required to produce the best quality and most abundant crops. Without good soil to receive and pass on nourishment, seeds cannot produce the fruits intended by the farmers. Luke 8:15 says, “AsContinue reading “Good Soil”

I often hear people ask God for wisdom when they pray. The problem comes with what we do after we pray. Do you move ahead with a decision and actions or do we wait for the wisdom we requested and for God to move ahead of us? Faith means that we wait upon God forContinue reading “Awesome Things”

When we go into a government office or a business, we expect certain things to happen. We expect them to have the power and authority to do what we are asking them to do. And we expect them to follow through on their words and promises. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen and difficulties do arise.Continue reading “Trustworthy”

We are a people that likes to acquire. Most of us work hard to provide for our families and get the things that we believe make life enjoyable. We try to be kind to people and help them when we can. But generosity is not often in our thoughts. We want to protect what isContinue reading “Generosity Enriches”