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Generosity Enriches

We are a people that likes to acquire. Most of us work hard to provide for our families and get the things that we believe make life enjoyable. We try to be kind to people and help them when we can. But generosity is not often in our thoughts. We want to protect what isContinue reading “Generosity Enriches”

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 17, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Generosity Enriches

Enriched

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 17, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Enriched

Words That Feed

Often when I am listening to someone speak, I begin to wonder if their words are providing any benefit to the listeners. I am not being judgemental as I think the same thoughts about my words. What would it be like if every word that we spoke and heard was a word of encouragement andContinue reading “Words That Feed”

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 16, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Words That Feed

Words of the Righteous

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 16, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Words of the Righteous

Is My Heart In It?

How much of our day is spent doing things when our heart is not really into it? Some things we do out of routine and without really thinking about it. Other things we do because they have to be done rather than because we want to do it. And yet some other things we doContinue reading “Is My Heart In It?”

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 15, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Is My Heart In It?

“In Vain Do They Worship”

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 15, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on “In Vain Do They Worship”

Presented Blameless and Rejoicing

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 14, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Presented Blameless and Rejoicing

All Authority

We all deal with authority on a daily basis. Whether it be parents, bosses, police, or government, we come in frequent contact with various levels of authority. We choose whether we will obey their directives or possibly risk suffering consequences of disobedience. Jude 24-25 says, “Now to him who is able to keep you fromContinue reading “All Authority”

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 14, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on All Authority

Your Story

Most of us enjoy telling stories to others. Some are true. Some are exaggerated. And some are not so true. The stories that I enjoy hearing the most are the ones about what has truly happened in another person’s life. I once went on a carriage ride in Ireland. I can honestly say that IContinue reading “Your Story”

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 13, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Your Story

Tell Your Friends

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 13, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Tell Your Friends

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