Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Forgiveness is Difficult

Forgiveness can often be difficult for us to muster up. In our lifetimes, it is likely that people will do some truly awful things to us. Sometimes, we can say that we forgive, but a thought of the pain inflicted upon us can return with a single thought. At the same time, we rarely thinkContinue reading “Forgiveness is Difficult”

Change Your World

Have you ever met anyone, who literally changed your life, just in one meeting. Perhaps it is the person who became your spouse or your children. But I am talking about someone outside of your family that contributed something to you that changed your life. Maybe it is a doctor who helped cure a chronicContinue reading “Change Your World”

Wow! You Are Really Good At That!

Sometimes, we are really good at doing certain things, and it takes little effort for us to succeed at using these innate gifts. Other times, we have to work really hard at something to succeed. In either case, our motivation for success is important. Are we trying to help others or serve selfish ambitions? IContinue reading “Wow! You Are Really Good At That!”

Wisdom Multiplied

How often do we receive good information or training and then do nothing with this useful knowledge? The impact of this good information is thereby nullified. I firmly believe that we have the responsibility to pass forward the good that we receive. II Timothy 2:2 says, “and what you have heard from me in theContinue reading “Wisdom Multiplied”

Promises of God

We all need trusted friends. These friends will stay with us in the good times and the bad. We know that they will honor their word and do what is necessary to help us. Even the best of friends will inevitably fail us at times. They are human, like us, and sometimes not strong enoughContinue reading “Promises of God”