Author Archives: Jim Gleason

I still have some old clothes in my closet. They are comfortable and remind me of good times. But generally when I have dirty or ragged old clothes on, I take them off and put them aside. Some get laundered, but many get permanently discarded. God offers us a new set of spiritual clothing. HeContinue reading “New Clothes”

The book of Genesis in the Bible tells the bewildering story of Joseph’s life. He experienced the lowest lows and the highest of highs. Until age 17, Joseph was his father’s favorite son among 12 sons. He enjoyed the benefits of this lofty status, but his brothers hated him. They sold Joseph into slavery inContinue reading “Character Development”

Self-help books load up library and bookstore shelves. Instagram and other social media are filled with so called influencers offering advice on how to make your life more productive and rewarding. Early and late night television offer paid commercial programs that promise a beautiful life. However, II Corinthians 3:18 says, “And we all, with unveiledContinue reading “Life Transformation”

We use the adjective “perfect” to describe many things that are not in fact perfect. A pitcher can throw a perfect game in baseball, but did not throw every pitch exactly where he wanted. We can capture a photo of a perfect moment, knowing all along that many imperfections of relationships or scenery are inContinue reading “Perfection”

My wife and I have worked as volunteers for several disaster relief projects in the last few years. One sight amazes me every time that I see it, that is the damage that water does. Water is not stopped by walls, nor most anything else. Once an area is flooded, water seeps in everywhere andContinue reading “Overwhelming Floods”