Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Life’s Pursuits

Different people pursue different things in life. Some pursue wealth. Others pursue fame. Still others pursue pleasure. While many achieve their desired results, most are disappointed through failures or the disparity between expectation and reality. Perhaps people are just pursuing the wrong things, things which cannot satisfy the human soul. Speaking about wisdom, Proverbs 8:34-35Continue reading “Life’s Pursuits”

Run Quickly

Most of the time, it is good to stop, think, and plan before addressing some struggle. However, we we become frozen in fear and worry as we face concerns, we ignore one big truth. The battle belongs to the Lord, who is more than capable to successfully bring us victory. I Samuel 17:47-48 says, “andContinue reading “Run Quickly”

Did Jonah Really Believe He Could Outrun God

We all know the story of Jonah and the “great fish”. Jonah did not want to do what God wanted Him to do, that is go to Ninevah and preach. Jonah thought that He could go in the other direction and outrun God to Tarshish. Why did he think that God was not going toContinue reading “Did Jonah Really Believe He Could Outrun God”

I Didn’t Mean To Do That

As we mature, we understand that our actions often impact others, and many times this impact is not what we intended. Usually, we act and react based upon what will benefit us and not necessarily how it will impact others. But fortunately and sometimes unfortunately, our actions have collateral impact upon other people. Exodus 20:5-6Continue reading “I Didn’t Mean To Do That”

Covered

Insurance policies do us some good when disaster strikes. When our property, appliances, automobiles, and other assets are damaged, we find some assistance and relief from insurance coverage. But insurance policies do not help us overcome the emotional, mental, and spiritual damage done to us by this world. We have to find protection in theseContinue reading “Covered”