Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Luke records the Christmas story in Luke chapter 2. Forty days after the birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph took him to Jerusalem to give God an offering and perform the purification rites required under the Law of God at that time. Luke 2:22-24 says, “And when the time came for their purification according toContinue reading “Offering God Our Best”

Most of us enjoy giving gifts at Christmas. Whether it is in the form of something the recipient needs, wants, or is touched by, we are pleased to give. So much so, that we overlook the crowds, noise, and interruptions of shopping. Giving a gift that pleases the receiver brings us joy. Luke 2 tellsContinue reading “Gift Giving”

What qualities should the perfect friend? Should they be loyal and dependable? Should they be available when we have need? Should they be generous with their time and resources? Do we hold ourselves accountable to be the type of friend that we expect others to be for us? Colossians 3:12-13 gives us a list ofContinue reading “Friend and Brother”

I have trouble with words. Especially in social situations, I struggle with finding the right words to express myself. I feel awkward most of the time. When I see the reactions of others to what I have said, I often am aware that I didn’t say it properly. I have found one source that seemsContinue reading “Trouble With Words”

A friend can be defined “as a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection” (Oxford Languages). If this friend is trustworthy he/she can be “relied on as honest or truthful”. Oddly enough, God wants to be our trustworthy friend. He sent His own Son to die for us,Continue reading “Trustworthy Friend”