Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Hard of Hearing

I am old and can’t hear very well. I have discovered some advantages to hearing less. My wife often has her sleep disrupted by noises outside the house, while I can’t hear them and am not disturbed. Sometimes conversations turn in a direction that I am not interested in or am offended by, but myContinue reading “Hard of Hearing”

Solemn Assembly

Have you ever started a task thinking that it would be simply and quick, only to find that it will require much more time, effort, and resources than you thought? Well, sometimes we come to God in the same way, thinking that a simple short prayer will move the hand of God. But, it couldContinue reading “Solemn Assembly”

The Promise of Spring

It is officially Spring now. Where I live, however, the weather has not really improved much. With each Spring, we relish in the hope of warmer temperatures and blooming flowers. Our minds put aside the gloom of winter, and we dream of sunshine and fruit bearing plants. II Kings 2:19-21 says, “Now the men ofContinue reading “The Promise of Spring”

Unselfish Love

If our children need something, most of us will do everything that we can to provide that for them, even if it requires substantial effort on our part. The sacrifices that we make for our children demonstrate our love for them. Sometimes, however, we are not willing to make even small sacrifices for other people.Continue reading “Unselfish Love”

Promises To Live By

Here are some of the promises that God has given to those who trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord: Hebrews 3:6 says, “but Christ is faithful over God’s house as a son. And we are his house, if indeed we hold fast our confidence and our boasting in our hope.” Our faith andContinue reading “Promises To Live By”