Author Archives: Jim Gleason
Awesome Sunrise
This morning, I was greeted with a beautiful sunrise as I walked outside. I was awestruck at the color and expanse of its glory. I Chronicles 16:27 says, “Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his place.” Our imaginations can not come close to understanding the splendor and majesty of ourContinue reading “Awesome Sunrise”
Splendor and Majesty
Held Captive
I Peter 1:18-19 says, “knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver and gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.” Before coming by faith to Jesus Christ, I was held captive by worldlyContinue reading “Held Captive”
Precious Ransom
Praise
One day on the job, the organization may a special presentation regarding encouragement. Then they put post-it notes on each employee’s desk. The notes contained words of praise individualized to each person. I learned something very important that day. We feel encouragement when someone praises our work. But we are blessed even more, when weContinue reading “Praise”
Praise God For Who He Is
Turn the Volume Up
Some sounds please us to the point that we increase the volume, if we can. A baby’s coo and the words, “I love you” fit into this category. Some sounds have the opposite effect, perhaps grating our nerves. In these cases we want to turn the volume down. I turn the volume completely off whenContinue reading “Turn the Volume Up”
Mighty Peals of Thunder
Joy in Work
In my experience, not many people are finding joy in the work that they do. When our work involves our passion, then the work more likely leads to joy. We can and do find joy in the works of others, whether it be their craftsmanship or their ability to meet needs, we find ourselves gladContinue reading “Joy in Work”
Reluctant Retiree 