When we go to the doctor with a health concern, we describe the issue. The doctor will inevitably ask, “When did the symptoms begin?” Having this information helps the doctor know many things about your issue and then how to treat them. So, it is very important to accurately describe your condition. John 1:3-4 says,Continue reading “When, How Did This Start”
Author Archives: Jim Gleason
In Him Is Life
Good Plans
We walk into a surprise meeting with someone who has some authority over our future. We don’t immediately know how these plans will impact us, so we accept them tenuously and with some trepidation. If we trust this authority, then we will likely move forward more confidently. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the plansContinue reading “Good Plans”
God’s Plans for Us
Mirrors
A carnival funhouse usually has a variety of mirrors inside. These mirrors distort the reflected image for comic effect. What types of mirrors do we try to use to reflect our image to others? Some use fame to reflect the image of importance. Some use wealth to reflect an image of importance. Some use educationContinue reading “Mirrors”
Heart Reflects the Person
Loving Expectation
When our children are young, we guide them with the loving expectation that they will make good choices and learn well. Sometimes, they will reject our guidance and suffer the consequences. We will suffer with their pains with the loving expectation that they will learn and return. II Peter 3:9 says, “The Lord is notContinue reading “Loving Expectation”
The Patience of God
Change of Clothes
A change of clothes rarely does anything to change us. Oh, we may feel better by putting on comfortable or fancy clothing, but inside we are still the same person. And yet, scripture likens the new creation that God makes of those who trust him to a change of clothes. We put take off andContinue reading “Change of Clothes”
