Author Archives: Jim Gleason

“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished, ‘ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” John 19:30 Jesus came to earth and dwelt as a man at the eternal plan and purpose of the Father. He came to seek and to save those who were lost. TheContinue reading “Nothing More”

Throughout history we have used many forms of communication to spread the news. Some civilizations drew pictures on cave walls. Some cities had a town crier broadcast the news as they walked through the town. Pony Express delivered mail across country while also bringing news from far away places. The invention of the telegraph spedContinue reading “Spreading the News”

“Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17 The above verse comes from Jesus’s prayer just before His crucifixion. It expresses His desire for His people. He wants us to grow in moral purity and holiness (sanctification). So He asks the Father to sanctify us through His Word. You can’t wash somethingContinue reading “Sanctify”

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 I have noticed a disturbing trend on social media. Some people are increasingly calling for the abandonment of friends in order to do “self-care”. While I agree that we must take care of ourselves, it seems that the call toContinue reading “Love At All Times”

We all have our morning routines designed to prepare us for the day ahead. We refresh our bodies with food and cleaning. We prepare our minds by accessing everything we need for the day. But what do we do to prepare our spirit to function well during the day ahead? Psalm 90:14 says, “Satisfy usContinue reading “Start the Day”