Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Hiding Place

As kids, we often played the game called “Hide and Seek”. The objective was to hide so that the person who was “it” could not find you. If successful, the “it” person would have to give up and call out that you were free. Sometimes, trouble come at us too frequently and too loudly, soContinue reading “Hiding Place”

What a Shame!

What a shame it would be if a great artist created a beautiful work of art but did not share it with the world. What benefits to others are withheld if a musician creates moving music, but the music is never heard? In the same way, blessings are never received when we withhold our treasuresContinue reading “What a Shame!”

Looking Into the Clouds

I don’t know about you, but I often look at the sky for some sign of incoming weather. Dark clouds threaten rain, while white clouds bring the promise of nice weather. Since I spend a lot of time hiking outdoors, these signs help me to dress properly and know where I may be able toContinue reading “Looking Into the Clouds”

Instructions in Faith

As a child, we learned truths in different ways. Our parents and teachers told us some things that we just believed and needed no further instruction. However, there were always some truths that we needed to learn by experience. We were told not to touch the fire, but some of us needed to touch theContinue reading “Instructions in Faith”

This Is Who God Is

God’s Word tells us that those who trust in Him will spend eternity in celebration. In this eternal celebration of God, we will sing words like those spoken in Revelation 15:3-4: “Great and amazing are your deeds, O Lord God the Almighty! Just and true are your ways, O King of the nations! Who willContinue reading “This Is Who God Is”