Author Archives: Jim Gleason

I have seen politicians, celebrities, and athletes on television doing some good deed through the beginning of some project. As you, I have wondered whether this was simply a photo opportunity or some heartfelt gesture to serve the needs of others. Will this project remain strong and vibrant once the celebrity leaves? I admit, thatContinue reading “For the Glory of Self”

I am dealing with an infection right now. Although the infection is localized it is affecting my whole body. Parts far removed from the infection site are causing me discomfort. Matthew 13:33 says, He told them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures ofContinue reading “Permeates Everything”

Who can we believe? Politicians promise and don’t deliver. Salesmen promise but include all sorts of conditional promises. Businesses promise but are more concerned with their bottom line than truth and fulfillment. The weather man promises but cannot truly predict with confidence. Friends and family promise but relationships still falter. Numbers 23:19 says, “God isContinue reading “He Will Not Change”

Jesus starts His famous Sermon on the Mount by describing the people whom God blesses. These people are “poor in spirit, mourners, meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, and peacemakers”. If we were to put together a list of blessed people we would say things like they are strong,Continue reading “Thinking Properly”

Where do you put your valuables for safekeeping? Do you use a safe deposit box or a house safe? Or are you perhaps less fearful and more confident in your own ways of protecting your possessions. Do you, however, have the same degree of safekeeping for the nonmaterial things that are important to you? ForContinue reading “Able To Guard”