Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Throughout history people have tried almost everything to earn God’s favor. They have offered intensive prayers. They have harmed their own bodies. They have burned numerous animal sacrifices. They have regularly visited the places of worship. They have given huge sums of money. They have even done many good works to please God. God hasContinue reading “Right Way”

An angry customer vents displeasure on service personnel. A car cuts dangerously in front of another car after the other car had done the same to them. An frustrated housewife fires off a complaint letter to a CEO because a household repair didn’t meet her expectations. A teenager enters a school armed to kill asContinue reading “A New and Better Way”

An artist can look at an object and reproduce the object’s likeness to canvas, marble, or clay. However the object is not changed. God does things much better. When we focus our attention on Him, He transforms us into His glorious image. We become like Him. II Corinthians 3:11 says, “And we all, with unveiledContinue reading “What Are You Looking At?”

Our God is a good God. Here are some verses about God’s goodness: Psalm 23:6 “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” Psalm 86:5 “For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.” Romans 8:28 “And we know that forContinue reading “God is Good”

A few days ago a strong thunderstorm passed through our area overnight. In the morning, the destruction caused by the storm was evident to all. Branches were ripped from the trees and debris was spread everywhere. This morning I saw a tree that was at least 100 feet tall and had a diameter of atContinue reading “Uprooted”