Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Great athletes use their incredible athleticism to accomplish remarkable fetes. Wonderful musicians use their talents to compose and play moving music. Outstanding teachers use their knowledge and experience to bring out the best in their students. We marvel at the abilities and performance of gifted people. But God wants to use the common person toContinue reading “Doing the Impossible”

Speaking of wisdom Psalm 8:17-21 says, “I love those who love me, and those who diligently seek me find me. Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold, and my yield than choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, in the pathsContinue reading “Better Than Fine Gold”

The artist completes a painting to his own satisfaction, but moves on to a new work of art. The songwriter finishes writing a song, but hears a new melody in his heart that urges him to write again. The craftsman looks upon his recently completed woodwork with pride, but soon embarks on a new project.Continue reading “Jesus Did It All”

If I tried to lift 500 pounds, I would fail miserably. I simply do not have the strength to accomplish such a feat. If I tried to run a marathon, again I would fail. I haven’t built up the endurance to run such a long distance. If I tried to throw a football 50 yards,Continue reading “But the Flesh is Weak”

What is the most important thing that you know and believe? Do you know some state secret? Do you have the cure for some disease? Perhaps you know the key to solving some major problem. Maybe you have information that would help your friend facing a crisis. From time to time the religious leaders ofContinue reading “Most Important Message”