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Pride Versus Faith

We live in a culture that promulgates self-promotion. Advertising and television affirm the belief that you can do and become anything you want to do if you just try hard enough. Social media makes people influencers, even though what they say and do is wrong and often dangerous. Athletes create elaborate celebrations that they useContinue reading “Pride Versus Faith”

Posted byJim GleasonDecember 15, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Pride Versus Faith

Things God Hates

Posted byJim GleasonDecember 15, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Things God Hates

Good Friends

Think back to your elementary school days. Do remember your best friends? Most of us do. They were the ones we spent our days with. They believed in you and you believed in them. They rejoiced with you in your accomplishments and suffered when you suffered. They were a constant source of encouragement and help.Continue reading “Good Friends”

Posted byJim GleasonDecember 14, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Good Friends

Friendship of the Lord

Posted byJim GleasonDecember 14, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Friendship of the Lord

The People Tremble

We all have our fears and anxieties. What are you afraid of? What makes you tremble? Could it be something small and somewhat benign as some insect? Or is your fear directed at something a little more powerful like public speaking or some possible embarrassment? Maybe your fears are overwhelming like a health emergency orContinue reading “The People Tremble”

Posted byJim GleasonDecember 13, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on The People Tremble

The Lord Reigns!

Posted byJim GleasonDecember 13, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on The Lord Reigns!

Like The Morning Light

I love sunrises. And I love hiking. I really enjoy putting these two loves together by hiking on nature trails early in the morning. I frequently get to enjoy the fresh air while watching the sun rise over the horizon and painting the sky in many colors. The sun’s light disintegrates the darkness and illuminatesContinue reading “Like The Morning Light”

Posted byJim GleasonDecember 12, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Like The Morning Light

Like The Sun Shining Forth

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The Manger King

He could have come in a blaze of glory, riding a huge white horse with an innumerable army of angels. He could have come out of a brilliant light show in the heavens. He could have come with a loud voice commanding the attention of the whole earth. But He chose to come as aContinue reading “The Manger King”

Posted byJim GleasonDecember 11, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on The Manger King

Everlasting King

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