Author Archives: Jim Gleason

We seek perfection in our lives, marriages, jobs, recreation, and most everything. But our definition of perfection is that which satisfies us. We rarely find true perfection, because, after all, we are human, and therefore imperfect beings by nature. God’s standard for perfection is holiness and righteousness. Of course, we can’t achieve these in ourContinue reading “Perfection”

When we lived in Nepal I observed all that the religious people did. They followed intricate rules for daily worship and observing frequent festivals. I was amazed by their attention to detail, but also wondered how they remembered all these processes. My God has chosen to do things much differently. He gave Israel a setContinue reading “Too Much to Remember”

If you only had time to deliver one last message to your family what would it be? Furthermore, if you were given the opportunity to deliver a message to all humanity, what would you say? What words would you use to describe the most important message from your life? Maybe you have the cure forContinue reading “Important Message”

What if the President of the United States wanted to come to your house for a visit? Additionally, what if he wanted to do a live broadcast of your conversation with him from your living room? How would you prepare for such an amazing experience? Would you deep clean every part of your house? PerhapsContinue reading “Important Visitor”

Sometimes I have trouble distinguishing between what I want and what I need. I don’t see myself as a greedy person, but needs and wants do confuse me. When I have a choice between two products, do I choose the more expensive one only because I want it or because it is a better purchaseContinue reading “What I Really Want”