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Gentle Words

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 15, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Gentle Words

Barging In

How would you feel if someone came barging into your presence and started making commands and harshly directing you to do certain things. Most of us would become fearful, and think this person to be unwelcome, rude, and severely out of place. This behavior is socially unacceptable and commonly viewed with contempt. Proverbs 15:4 says,Continue reading “Barging In”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 15, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Barging In

By Way of Introduction

Suppose an important dignitary was coming to visit you. Most likely, an advance team would come to you beforehand to give you information about the dignitary. They would inform you of his/her likes and dislikes, the protocol for the visit, and anything else it would be important for you to know. One thing that theContinue reading “By Way of Introduction”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 14, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on By Way of Introduction

Makes the Father Known

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Makes the Father Known

Held In His Hands

Allstate Insurance had a slogan that declared that they were the “Good Hands People”. Arm and Hammer baking soda displays a strong arm and a mallet to represent the strength of their product. While these products and services are fine for the need, they are not to be relied upon in all situations. In JohnContinue reading “Held In His Hands”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 13, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Held In His Hands

Unity In His Name

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 13, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Unity In His Name

Drawing Close

Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, we just can’t get closer to our goal. Perhaps we just get tired and don’t have the energy to pursue our target. Or maybe something goes wrong and that mistake puts us farther away from our goal. Matthew 1:23 says, “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear aContinue reading “Drawing Close”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 12, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Drawing Close

Immanuel

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 12, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Immanuel

Witness’ Responsibility

A witness in court has the responsibility to tell the truth about what they have seen and heard. Their believability and reliability is evaluated by the court. The jurors or judge ultimately decide the fate of the case and the people involved. John 15:26-27 says, “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send toContinue reading “Witness’ Responsibility”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 11, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Witness’ Responsibility

Helper As Witness

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 11, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Helper As Witness

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