Jim Gleason

Whole Heart and Willing Mind

Moral Compass

When our children were little, we often played board games with them. We would sometimes change the rules to make them simpler. Other times we would eliminate some rules to better enjoy the game. But would have happened if we eliminated all the rules. Everyone would play by the rules that satisfied them, bringing aboutContinue reading “Moral Compass”

A Word From God

Be Silent

We Americans believe that we should stand up for our rights. If no one will speak on our behalf, we will. If something needs to be done, speak up! If we are not treated in the way that we want, we will complain. All this is well and good, but when taken too far, angerContinue reading “Be Silent”

Stand Firm

Choosing the Best

Someone estimated that we make 35,000 decisions per day. No wonder we become mentally exhausted. Some decisions are somewhat minor, but others have long-term impacts. On what basis do we make these decisions. Sometimes, it is just basically necessity. But many times, we make decisions based upon what pleases us at the time. Making decisionsContinue reading “Choosing the Best”

What Is Holding Us Back?

Pure and Blameless

Our behaviors and attitudes do not occur in a void. These things affect our lives and those around us. When we choose to be kind and love another person, it will positively impact their lives and our lives as well. When we choose to become angry and take it out on another person, it willContinue reading “Pure and Blameless”

Abounding Love Plus Knowledge

Father With Compassion

My favorite part of the Prodigal Son story told by Jesus is when the son returns home but is still a ways from home. The father has been looking for the son to come back home and then this happens: Luke 15:20 says, “And he arose and came to his father. But while he wasContinue reading “Father With Compassion”