Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Thanksgiving is this week and we remember the things for which we are grateful. It is good to reflect on the gifts we have received and the things that happened for which we give thanks. But it would also be good to ponder what we can give others. I am not just talking about theContinue reading “Receiving and Giving”

“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.” Psalm 127:3 God formed you and created you to be a gift, a reward to your parents. More than that even, He created you as a gift to Himself. With all of the idiosyncrasies and failures that we develop, GodContinue reading “Gift From God”

After freeing His people from slavery, God led them on a forty year journey through the wilderness. They were hungry and God fed them with bread and meat that they did not work to produce. They became thirsty and God satisfied their thirst with water from a rock. They were weak, but God made themContinue reading “Gather Strength”

Imagine you have been invited to a formal dinner at the White House. Several national and international leaders, along with celebrities, will also come. Assuming you accept the invitation, how will you prepare for the event? You may read about the invitees and their current projects, so you can be somewhat conversant. You will likelyContinue reading “Appearance Before the King”

Yesterday was cold, but clear and dry. I woke up this morning to over 2 inches of snow on the ground. As I hiked this morning I was struck by the rather quick transformation of the landscape. From the vibrant colors of yesterday, the landscape had turned almost completely white. The full color pictures thatContinue reading “Changes”