Jim Gleason

Potential and a Higher Purpose

Throughout our lives we spend a lot of time thinking about our potential and working to achieve that potential. Sometimes, it is frustrating when we look at our lives and realize that we are not achieving our potential. Our thoughts and actions, however, would dramatically change if we begin to think more of God’s purposeContinue reading “Potential and a Higher Purpose”

According to His Purpose

Enemies, Really?

I maybe naive, but I walk through life without thinking that I don’t have any enemies. I tend to think that broken relationships do not equal enemies. But has would an enemy behave in my life? Does someone who doesn’t agree with me constitute an enemy? How about someone who has broken off a relationshipContinue reading “Enemies, Really?”

Reconciled

Seek His Presence

That Doesn’t Sound Right

Many times, I have been listening to someone speak and have thought to myself, “That doesn’t sound right.” Then, I will investigate and often find out that what was said was technically correct, but not practically useful. Other times, I will find out that the information was incorrectly and dishonestly compiled to support inaccurate statements.Continue reading “That Doesn’t Sound Right”

Wisdom of the Wise

Within Us

Have you ever watched an instructional video, attended a seminar, or read something interesting and decided that you wanted to try that? After trying it for a while, have you wished that the instructor was near you to figure out some of the details, or fill in with more instructions? God has done something evenContinue reading “Within Us”

Helper

Abound in Hope

Hope is something that we rarely specifically think about, but without hope, it is difficult to endure life and impossible to enjoy life. God is the author of hope and the power to believe. With hope, God gives us peace and joy. Paul’s prayer for the church in Rome is my prayer for you: “MayContinue reading “Abound in Hope”