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Spirit of Truth

Posted byJim GleasonJune 29, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Spirit of Truth

Loving Life

How did we ever get so confused about what we should say? There are some who purport to say it like it is, but only express what their inflated ego tells them. There are some who seek to tear others down so they can be lifted up, at least in their own minds. And thereContinue reading “Loving Life”

Posted byJim GleasonJune 28, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Loving Life

Honesty and Goodness

Posted byJim GleasonJune 28, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Honesty and Goodness

Released

“He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog,and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.” Psalm 40:2 Many things can hold us back from becoming the people we want to be or doing the good that we want to do. We can feel like circumstances areContinue reading “Released”

Posted byJim GleasonJune 27, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Released

Out of the Bog

Posted byJim GleasonJune 27, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Out of the Bog

From Faith

Many things may frustrate us in life, but many other things bring us joy. Perhaps you have found joy in your family, friends, job, recreation, or volunteering. I trust that you have found some joy in the things you do and the people you know. I Peter 1:8-9 says, “Though you have not seen him,Continue reading “From Faith”

Posted byJim GleasonJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on From Faith

Inexpressible Joy

Posted byJim GleasonJune 26, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Inexpressible Joy

When God Speaks

Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:3 “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” Genesis 1:6, 8 “And God said, ‘Let there be an expanse,’ And it was so. And God called the expanse Heaven.” Genesis 1:9 “And God said, ‘Let the waters underContinue reading “When God Speaks”

Posted byJim GleasonJune 25, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on When God Speaks

God Created

Posted byJim GleasonJune 25, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on God Created

Reverse Order

Jesus often spoke in terms that go against modern thinking. One recurring theme that Jesus spoke of was humbling ourselves before God and serving the interests of others even before our own. Jesus said that it is when we humble ourselves that God can make us better and even exalt us. James added to thisContinue reading “Reverse Order”

Posted byJim GleasonJune 24, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Reverse Order

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