Author Archives: Jim Gleason
Why Is This Happening?
When we suffer, we tend to ask, “Why is this happening?” Perhaps then, we blame God for our troubles. Then again, maybe we seek revenge against someone that we believe who did evil against us. Perhaps the trouble is really in our eyes. We really can’t see far ahead most of the time. Things getContinue reading “Why Is This Happening?”
Meant For Good
A Raging World
It’s not very often that we can sail through life without going through raging storms. Economic uncertainty, relationship issues, health concerns, and political/social upheaval raise our fears. And those are just the storms outside of us. What about the fears and worries that come against us from within ourselves? The wind and sea were ragingContinue reading “A Raging World”
Calm in the Storm
Faint Heart
Where can we go when our hearts grow faint? What or who can lift us up when we are weary? Who can we trust to provide the safety and support that we need? Psalm 61:1-3 says, “Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to youContinue reading “Faint Heart”
On the Rock
New Things
The world is constantly changing and the changes often affect us. We often resist the new, as we are comfortable in the ways that we do things. New can mean completely different or just some small change. New things are designed to make things better, so resisting this type of change can only make thingsContinue reading “New Things”
Glory
Entering New Places
When I enter into a place that I have never been before, I experience some exhilaration and some trepidation. The exhilaration comes from the expectations of pleasing experiences. The trepidation comes as a result of fear of the unknown. When we enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ, we can expect to receive forgiveness, mercy,Continue reading “Entering New Places”
Reluctant Retiree 