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On the Sidelines

When I watch sports, live or on television, I like to watch the sidelines. It gives me some understanding of the team dynamics. I look for players that are left alone without much interaction with others, players who walk up and down the sidelines trying to inspire teammates, those rejoicing with an outstanding play, andContinue reading “On the Sidelines”

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 18, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on On the Sidelines

Encourage the Fainthearted

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 18, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Encourage the Fainthearted

Speak the Truth

Hearsay is something that we hear from someone that we can’t adequately validate. Gossip is casual or unconstrained conversation about others. Innuendo is a disparaging or suggestive remark or hint about someone. As you can see we have all sorts of ways of communicating falsehoods or misleading information. Matthew 10:27 says, “What I tell youContinue reading “Speak the Truth”

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 17, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Speak the Truth

Speak What Is Given to You

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 17, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Speak What Is Given to You

Used As Intended

When the doctor prescribes medicine for us, the drugs can only do their healing work if we use the drugs as intended. If we were to get a new car, we must take care of it to preserve its usefulness. Electronics must be used as intended or we will quickly find ourselves discarding as useless.Continue reading “Used As Intended”

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 16, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Used As Intended

Extreme Makeover

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 16, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Extreme Makeover

Draw Near to God

Psalm 24:3-5 says, “Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully. He will receive blessing from the LORD and righteousness from theContinue reading “Draw Near to God”

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 15, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Draw Near to God

Pure Heart

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 15, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Pure Heart

Praise Worthy

Psalm 103:1-5 says, “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!  Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits,  who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love andContinue reading “Praise Worthy”

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 14, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Praise Worthy

Bless The Lord, O My Soul

Posted byJim GleasonAugust 14, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Bless The Lord, O My Soul

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