Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Yesterday I received some bad medical news from my doctor. It threw me for a loop. I woke up today feeling a little down and discouraged. But then I read the Scriptures and found God’s promises and received a new dose of encouragement and hope. Psalm 42:11 says, “Why are you cast down, O myContinue reading “Short Term Discouragement”

We just returned home after more than two weeks traveling in the southeastern US. We spent a week in Atlanta with family, five days doing disaster relief work in Louisiana, and a few days with extended family in southern Indiana. Every day and every person blessed us. However, our elderly bodies are worn out andContinue reading “Home Sweet Home”

Today is Easter, a special day for Christians. We celebrate to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians live in a vital living relationship with God through the risen and living Son of God. In Mark 8:29 Jesus asked His disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” This question is the most importantContinue reading “Life Revolves Around One Question”

In our world today we find numerous leaders violating human rights, destroying lives, and serving themselves rather than the people that they claim to serve. These leaders acquire huge fortunes while their people starve and are denied basic needs. Many are dying of malnutrition or at the hands of violence. Even in our country, someContinue reading “Fundamental Principle of Leadership”

Have you ever had an occasion to wait eagerly for something in the mail or a delivery? Perhaps you waited for some big check that was needed to pay bills. Or maybe you anticipated a package of something you ordered online or a gift someone purchased for you. The anticipation builds until the expectation isContinue reading “Waiting for Something Good”