Author Archives: Jim Gleason

I spent most of my career working as an internal auditor for a large bank. It was my job to examine the accounting records and operating procedures to ensure all transactions were accurately recorded and the financial risk to the company was minimized. Unfortunately, it is all too easy to do the same thing inContinue reading “An Accurate Accounting”

Very often facts are revealed over time. Investigations learn details of crimes committed, but it takes time to pull the facts together and have the experts analyze them. Even in our personal lives, many situations require time to gather facts and understanding. John 16:13-14 says, “When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide youContinue reading “Revealed Truth”

How did we ever get so confused about what we should say? There are some who purport to say it like it is, but only express what their inflated ego tells them. There are some who seek to tear others down so they can be lifted up, at least in their own minds. And thereContinue reading “Loving Life”

“He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog,and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.” Psalm 40:2 Many things can hold us back from becoming the people we want to be or doing the good that we want to do. We can feel like circumstances areContinue reading “Released”

Many things may frustrate us in life, but many other things bring us joy. Perhaps you have found joy in your family, friends, job, recreation, or volunteering. I trust that you have found some joy in the things you do and the people you know. I Peter 1:8-9 says, “Though you have not seen him,Continue reading “From Faith”