Jim Gleason

Perfect Peace

Adoption Into God’s Family

We have one grandson who was adopted into our family when he was a baby. I can’t imagine what life would be without this grandson. He has provided hours of entertainment, loads of fun, tons of love, and barrels of proud moments. We are so grateful for the honor of being his grandparents. Ephesians 1:4-5Continue reading “Adoption Into God’s Family”

Forever Known

Right Spirit

What happens when we do something that we really don’t want to do? Many times the end result does not match expectations. Perhaps, the quality is not what we wanted to produce or we are just not satisfied with the experience nor the end result. In John 4:23-24 Jesus is quoted as saying, “But theContinue reading “Right Spirit”

True Worshipers

Goes With Us

We go through some experiences that feel better when someone close goes with us. It may be a doctor’s appointment that we feel some anxiety about. It may be some thrilling adventure that we want to share with a loved one. We may want someone to go with us when we are trying to resolveContinue reading “Goes With Us”

Goodness Goes Before Us

Good Work

A problem with unfinished work is that you don’t get to experience the full joy of the completed task. For instance, suppose you bought a bicycle for your child for Christmas. However, the bicycle comes unassembled. On Christmas Eve, you begin to put the bicycle together but can’t finish the task before falling asleep. WhenContinue reading “Good Work”

Transformation

A Battle That Cannot Be Won

We may often be told to choose our battles wisely. Generally, this means that we should choose to fight when it is really important, but other issues may not be worth the fight and fighting would distract us from our real purpose. Since the beginning of the world, darkness has come against light. Darkness loses,Continue reading “A Battle That Cannot Be Won”