Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Big Talk

We all know of people that speak of grand plans and abilities, but seem unable to back it up. If we don’t know them personally, we have observed them in politics, sports, entertainment, and sales people. Their actions just don’t live up to their abundance of words. I Corinthians 4:20 says, “For the kingdom ofContinue reading “Big Talk”

Potential and a Higher Purpose

Throughout our lives we spend a lot of time thinking about our potential and working to achieve that potential. Sometimes, it is frustrating when we look at our lives and realize that we are not achieving our potential. Our thoughts and actions, however, would dramatically change if we begin to think more of God’s purposeContinue reading “Potential and a Higher Purpose”

Enemies, Really?

I maybe naive, but I walk through life without thinking that I don’t have any enemies. I tend to think that broken relationships do not equal enemies. But has would an enemy behave in my life? Does someone who doesn’t agree with me constitute an enemy? How about someone who has broken off a relationshipContinue reading “Enemies, Really?”

“Remember Me!”

Several years ago, a Christian songwriter by the name of Mark Schultz wrote the song, “Remember Me.” He envisioned God speaking to His child, you and me, and encouraging us to remember Him through all the circumstances and events of life. Schultz also encouraged the listener to know that God always remembers us and willContinue reading ““Remember Me!””

That Doesn’t Sound Right

Many times, I have been listening to someone speak and have thought to myself, “That doesn’t sound right.” Then, I will investigate and often find out that what was said was technically correct, but not practically useful. Other times, I will find out that the information was incorrectly and dishonestly compiled to support inaccurate statements.Continue reading “That Doesn’t Sound Right”