I expect that the celebrations of the new year will continue far into the night. I hope to be sleeping, as I am not one to revel in a new year. The celebrations will be boisterous and loud, no doubt, as people welcome in the new and say goodbye to the old. Isaiah 65:17-18 says,Continue reading “Rejoice and Be Glad”
Author Archives: Jim Gleason
New Heavens and New Earth
Believed on in the World
We choose to believe on many things during our lifetimes. Some of them are life changing and others fade away over time and experience. We often seek to believe in a higher truth that elevates us to life altering ways of living. That truth is the gospel of Jesus Christ, who offers salvation, redemption, andContinue reading “Believed on in the World”
Mystery of Godliness
Changing Our Minds
How many times during a single day, would you estimate that you change your mind about some specific plan? I don’t know about you, but some days, I feel like I am constantly changing my mind and bringing chaos into my life. We can’t foresee all the things that will impact our plans so weContinue reading “Changing Our Minds”
Things On God’s Mind
The Loneliest Place On Earth
We attend church regularly. We have lived many different places and have gone to many different churches. I have noticed that church can be the loneliest place on earth. Oh, most churches make the appropriate efforts to appear friendly and welcoming. But spend some time in the church and you may find that most ofContinue reading “The Loneliest Place On Earth”
Let Us Consider
Good or Bad
As I go through a typical day, I often ask myself if the thing that I am observing is good or bad. It is not necessarily a bad question to ask as it helps me set the right course for my life. The danger comes if I assign my judgment to the person rather thanContinue reading “Good or Bad”
Reluctant Retiree 