Jim Gleason

Calm in the Storm

Faint Heart

Where can we go when our hearts grow faint? What or who can lift us up when we are weary? Who can we trust to provide the safety and support that we need? Psalm 61:1-3 says, “Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to youContinue reading “Faint Heart”

On the Rock

New Things

The world is constantly changing and the changes often affect us. We often resist the new, as we are comfortable in the ways that we do things. New can mean completely different or just some small change. New things are designed to make things better, so resisting this type of change can only make thingsContinue reading “New Things”

Glory

Entering New Places

When I enter into a place that I have never been before, I experience some exhilaration and some trepidation. The exhilaration comes from the expectations of pleasing experiences. The trepidation comes as a result of fear of the unknown. When we enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ, we can expect to receive forgiveness, mercy,Continue reading “Entering New Places”

Merciful and Gracious

Big Talk

We all know of people that speak of grand plans and abilities, but seem unable to back it up. If we don’t know them personally, we have observed them in politics, sports, entertainment, and sales people. Their actions just don’t live up to their abundance of words. I Corinthians 4:20 says, “For the kingdom ofContinue reading “Big Talk”

Power, Not Talk

Potential and a Higher Purpose

Throughout our lives we spend a lot of time thinking about our potential and working to achieve that potential. Sometimes, it is frustrating when we look at our lives and realize that we are not achieving our potential. Our thoughts and actions, however, would dramatically change if we begin to think more of God’s purposeContinue reading “Potential and a Higher Purpose”