Author Archives: Jim Gleason

I know a few things well. I know something about some things. And I have no knowledge of most things. Even the things that I think I know well, I will admit that I don’t know everything about the subject. I certainly do not know something so well that I can accurately predict the futureContinue reading “Overwhelming Knowledge”

All of us have dreams of the great things we want to do. When we have the courage to pursue these dreams, we move forward. However, we are often left frustrated by the little progress that we make. When the frustration becomes strong enough, we give up. The dream seems to be too big. ZechariahContinue reading “Maximum Impact”

Our God is a God who eagerly desires that His people draw near to Him. A name given to Jesus at His birth was Immanuel, which means “God with us”. Jesus came to dwell amongst us and experience all that we do. Our God is exalted and enthroned on high, but He is also nearContinue reading “Close to God”

I have always wanted to go into a major league dugout during a game. I have been in some of those dugouts during stadium tours, but never during a game. Why? Because I have never been invited. I would guess that we all have some place that we would love to enter, but have neverContinue reading “Invitation Required”

If I am driving down the highway and another driver dangerously cuts me off, I am usually forgiving and let his actions slide. If the same driver does it again, I probably begin to get a bit anxious. If he continues to do this, I will likely become angry. Fortunately, God does not have aContinue reading “How Many Times?”