Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Be Careful When You Speak

While most of the time, we speak what is on our minds, some times it is better to hold our tongues, at least temporarily. If we are brought into court, we are allowed to speak only at certain times. Other times, we should not speak simply out of courtesy to someone else who is speaking.Continue reading “Be Careful When You Speak”

Memories of Him

If we haven’t seen someone in a while, our memories may become a bit fuzzy, depending on our history with this person. The image of the person may be unclear, and we may not clearly remember what they were like. Psalm 99:1-3 says, “The LORD reigns; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon theContinue reading “Memories of Him”

Light and Joy

We often associate light with joy. July 4th celebrations are a classic example. We turn out by the thousands to watch the fireworks and light our own fireworks at home. All this is done to celebrate our nation’s birth. At Christmas, lights are lit nearly everywhere, offering joy to the onlookers and lighting the wayContinue reading “Light and Joy”

A Face That Heals

For many reasons, we live in amazing times. One amazing development has been the ability to frequently see friends and relatives who live far away from us. Of course, we can travel to close the distance between us, but we can also just “dial them up” and see them through Face Time, Skype, and anyContinue reading “A Face That Heals”

Placing the Correct Call

When we need electrical repairs, we call a qualified electrician. When we need the kitchen sink or garbage disposal fixed, we call a certified plumber. When our car breaks down, we take it to an auto mechanic that we can trust. When we need help, we place the call to someone we can trust toContinue reading “Placing the Correct Call”