Author Archives: Jim Gleason

I am a bit awkward in social situations, so I often have trouble determining the right gift to give someone, even close relatives. Oh, I can probably find acceptable gifts, but a truly meaningful gift often escapes me. Why is it so hard to determine what someone will want, let alone cherish? Fortunately God doesContinue reading “Right Gift at the Right Time”

What is the last time that you spontaneously celebrated? What makes you jump up from your seat and pump your fist in the air? Or what was the last thing that make you cry tears of joy? We can be thus moved by a variety of things. Perhaps it was a child’s birth, a bigContinue reading “Jumping for Joy”

We have all heard speakers that influenced our lives. They may be motivational speakers, pastors, politicians, or celebrities. Sometimes our emotions are overwhelmed by what we have heard. Sometimes we make changes to our lives based upon what we have heard. The Bible tells the story of one such speaker. Stephen is described as aContinue reading “Speaking With Power”

It is an observable phenomenon that we tend to become like the people we spend time with. An old saying is true: “Bad company corrupts good morals.” When we spend time with people that exhibit good character, some of that good character will rub off on us. And, of course, if we spend time withContinue reading “Company We Keep”

Have you ever been doing something that you think is benefiting others, but you are not seeing any positive results? You’re not even given a “Thank you!” when you go out of your way to help someone. That can be frustrating. But more than that, it can lead to thinking that you aren’t doing theContinue reading “Grind It Out”