Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Sovereign

Lately, I have heard a lot about people claiming to be sovereign citizens when faced with law enforcement. Unfortunately for them, the courts have consistently held that these sovereign citizens are still subject to the laws of this country, its states, and its cities. Just because we may reject some authorities, it doesn’t mean weContinue reading “Sovereign”

Regrettable Words

Many times, I have spoken but later regretted either the words that I said or the way that I had said them. Other times, I have regretted speaking words that inflamed or did not speak the whole truth. I am not sure what I expect to happen at these times but it is never whatContinue reading “Regrettable Words”

What Shall We Hear?

When people are trying to determine who did what, they must really seek only the truth. Whether it is the judicial system or a parent, we want witnesses and participants to speak the truth. We mustn’t put people in the position of speaking what they think that we want to hear. I Kings 22:15-16 says,Continue reading “What Shall We Hear?”

What Did I Just See?

Have you ever witnessed an event that initially left you a little bewildered, but later you had seen something great? You first thoughts may have been confusion or dismay, but eventually you understood that what you saw was amazing. Luke 7:14-16 says, “And he said, ‘Young man, I say to you, arise.’ And the deadContinue reading “What Did I Just See?”