Author Archives: Jim Gleason
A City Prepared
These days, some people question patriotism as a good value to possess. People displaying our country’s flag or wearing a t-shirt with an embroidered flag are often verbally, if not physically, assaulted. Other versions of the flag are proudly paraded around cities. Every country has weaknesses and are by no means perfect. Hebrews 11:16 says,Continue reading “A City Prepared”
A Better Country
Postpone And Avoid
As I am sitting in the dentist’s chair, I am thinking about how I often postpone or try to avoid handling my problems. If I neglect to address my dental issues, they just get worse, and then comes the pain. David had a big problem ahead of him, Goliath wanted to kill him. But DavidContinue reading “Postpone And Avoid”
Facing Giants
When We Are Hurt
When we are injured, we go to a physician for healing. When someone does something that breaks our heart, we try to heal the relationship. When we suffer financial loss, we try to recover and may seek expert advice to correct our situation. Psalm 147:3, 6 says, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up theirContinue reading “When We Are Hurt”
Heals the Brokenhearted
Facing Trials
Often, when we face a difficult situation, we will assess the conditions and make a plan to overcome the problem. Other times, the problem seems to be far beyond our ability to address, and we are frozen in inaction. We may come to believe that we will not be able to achieve a good outcome.Continue reading “Facing Trials”
The LORD Delivers
Announcements of Good News
It used to be that when we had good news, the family and close friends would gather together and we would make the announcement. Everyone would rejoice and talk excitedly with each other of the good news of a pregnancy or marriage proposal or some other cause of rejoicing. Nowadays, these announcements come with ceremoniesContinue reading “Announcements of Good News”
Reluctant Retiree 