Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Daily Conversations

Most of our daily conversations cover only surface matters of circumstances and events. We don’t like to delve into the deeper matters of the heart for fear of offending others and inconveniencing ourselves. I am an introvert and love to consider the deeper matters, but I, too, don’t often speak about or listen to theContinue reading “Daily Conversations”

Divided Heart

We have heard the expression that a divided nation will soon come to ruin. Divided loyalties within our own hearts also lead us to destruction. For instance, if a person tries to carry on romance with two or more other people, it is very likely that these relationships will soon self-destruct due to the deceptions.Continue reading “Divided Heart”

Cry For Justice

In recent years we have heard an ever louder cry for justice. But that cry has been distorted by rising crime and confusing applications of justice. When most people call for justice, they are really asking for what they think is fair for themselves or others like them. However, what is fair is highly subjectiveContinue reading “Cry For Justice”

Fading Hope

Today is election day in our country. People place their hopes on their favorite candidates, and they fear what will happen if the opposition wins. However, after election day, hope begins to fade again, and disappointment rises with the failures of the new leaders to deliver on their promises. Fears replace hope. Romans 5:2 says,Continue reading “Fading Hope”

Play Under Review

I watch a lot of sports on television and I enjoy going to games occasionally. Periodically, during games, one team will challenge a call made by the official. They will then go to watch the replay and consider all available angles. Many times, they will see something that was not immediately considered when the playContinue reading “Play Under Review”