Author Archives: Jim Gleason

“I have been young, and now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. He is ever lending generously, and his children become a blessing.” Psalm 37:25 God promises to meet the needs of His children. If we follow God’s ways, He will never leave usContinue reading “Becoming a Blessing to Others”

Some people just have an unusual charisma. They walk into a room and the room lights up. People are naturally drawn to them. They can get things done because they have the admiration and support of others. I am not one of these people, but I know that they exist. Psalm 24:8 says, “Who isContinue reading “Rules in Majesty”

Many times when I have an idea to do something good, I don’t have the resolve to follow through. Whether it be a lack of self-confidence or faith, I neglect to do the good thing that I want to do. Even if it is a small thing like giving a compliment that is deserved, IContinue reading “Following Through”

I have learned that in order to help people who are struggling we need to gather the resources necessary for the task. Many times that requires raising funds through donations. Most of the time it means getting people with the right knowledge and experience to help. Sometimes it can mean that we need to learnContinue reading “Resources to Help”

Yesterday, I felt particularly lonely. I don’t know why. Even though I was amongst many people and in a familiar environment, I felt like no one else was there or cared that I was by myself. I think all of us feel that way at times. We feel cut off from the people around us,Continue reading “Feeling Lonely”