Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Hosea 14:4 says, “I will love them freely.” When was the last time that you received something that was truly free. I would wager that you have rarely, if ever, received a truly free gift. Almost everything is given to us and by us with some hidden expectation of return. Businesses give something free toContinue reading “No Hidden Agenda”

We are spending a few days in Fort Lauderdale. Since I grew up near the beach in Southern California, I have always enjoyed being near the water. The vastness of the ocean reminds me of my unlimited God. The sounds of the waves give me a certain peace that I don’t find in other locations,Continue reading “A Change of Scenery”

I confess that I have been rather irritable lately. Every little thing brings a sharp criticism or outburst of anger. I have hurt others, especially those who are close to me. I am not proud of my attitudes and behaviors lately. I seem to be bringing a dark cloud with me and making sure othersContinue reading “Bad Attitudes”

Waiting for the cars in front of you to begin moving after the light turns green, only to miss making it through the light due to their slow movement. Or how about arriving back in the United States after a long flight, only to find long lines at Immigration and Customs. Then there is standingContinue reading “Queueing Up Patience”

Peace! An easy slogan to say or put on a bumper sticker, but a very hard thing to achieve. We want peace in our world, but war in some part of the war is a constant threat or reality. We want peace in our workplaces, but infighting occurs daily, it seems. We want peace inContinue reading “What Is All the Fuss About?”