Author Archives: Jim Gleason

What a Deal!

Some parents bribe their children, saying, “if you don’t do this, I will give you that” Or they may say, “we can’t go there because we will go to this place.” When we become adults, the art of the deal remains the same. Everyone will have to give up something in order to obtain theContinue reading “What a Deal!”

What Are You Talking About?

I don’t know about you, but I often find myself listening to someone speak, but I don’t understand what they are saying. My mind is bewildered and I am saying to myself, “What are you talking about?” We can have knowledge about a lot of things, but we will never know and understand all things.Continue reading “What Are You Talking About?”

Resisting the Winds

My wife and I have done some disaster relief. We have seen the damage that strong winds and raging waters can do. Homes can be laid flat to the ground. Trees can be snapped in half or uprooted, damaging nearby structures. Families face rebuilding their lives. False teaching can have devastating consequences, as well. IfContinue reading “Resisting the Winds”

Wildflowers

In our area, the wildflowers have begun to bloom. It is an interesting process where wildflowers die every winter and bloom every spring. I am also amazed at the variety of colors that they present at different times. We went to a funeral today and celebrated the life of someone dear to us. As others,Continue reading “Wildflowers”

Mediation

Mediation is used in a variety of environments to bring two sides together. Sometimes, the two sides are opposed to each other and cannot come to an agreement. The mediator steps in an attempt to bring the two sides together. Speaking of Jesus, Hebrews 9:15 says, “That is why he is the one who mediatesContinue reading “Mediation”