Jim Gleason

Man Held in Honor

Promises, Promises

Covenants generally require two parties to agree. When we enter into a covenant, we expect the other party to faithfully honor their commitments and perform their responsibilities according to the guidelines of the covenant. Deuteronomy 7:9 says, “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast loveContinue reading “Promises, Promises”

God’s Covenant

Appointed

Suppose you apply for your dream job. After your application, they call you in for an interview. You wait a little while, but eventually the company agrees to hire you for this dream job. They hire you, expecting that you will benefit the company by being productive. If you were to accept the job, butContinue reading “Appointed”

Bear Fruit

Remembrance

Only God teaches us the words of righteousness. Only God teaches us words of truth. Only God teaches us words of life. Only God teaches us words of hope. Only God teaches us words of salvation. God has given us His Word, the Bible, for these instructions. Those who trust in Jesus Christ as LordContinue reading “Remembrance”

Teach Us All Things

Looking Ahead

No matter how much we dislike it, problems will find us. The bigger issue comes when we look ahead. Do we imagine frightening effects of the problems, letting fear and worry reign in our hearts? Or do we trust in God, who reigns over all circumstances and powers? In John 14:1-3, Jesus said, “Let notContinue reading “Looking Ahead”

Don’t Let Your Heart Be Troubled

Lighting Up a Room

I have often heard someone describe a person as “one who lights up a room when they enter.” The phrase is used to describe a person who everyone enjoys being around and with. The one who lights up a room brings a positive energy to those around him or her. Colossians 4:5 says, “Walk inContinue reading “Lighting Up a Room”