Author Archives: Jim Gleason

“When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things.” Mark 6:34 Jesus took the form of man to demonstrate that He understands our struggles, among many other reasons. As this story unfolds, theContinue reading “When It’s Needed”

We all know the feeling of going to a new place. Perhaps the scene itself is eerie and causes some fear. Maybe we feel uncomfortable because we are suddenly amongst people that we don’t know and we wonder what is expected of us. A new place can also present some physical challenges to us. However,Continue reading “Standing Confidence”

I woke up this morning with a cold. One of the cold symptoms that I dislike the most is the fog that can come over your thinking. Then I don’t want to think about anything because the fog covers the mental landscape and makes it difficult to hold a thought. A clear conscience allows usContinue reading “Righteous Living”

“therefore, behold, I will do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder.” Isaiah 29:14 Christmas reminds us of the most wonderful event of history. God took the form of man to bring us salvation and to be with us. He continues to do wonders around us and for us every day. Let’s openContinue reading “Wonderful Things”

“For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” James 1:11 Some pursue wealth and its privileges, only to find that someday they belong to someone else. Some pursue beauty andContinue reading “Eternal Glory”