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Glory Revealed

Posted byJim GleasonJune 5, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Glory Revealed

Eyes Opened

“And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. They said to each other, ‘Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?’” Luke 24:31-32 After the resurrection, two disciples were walking on the road toContinue reading “Eyes Opened”

Posted byJim GleasonJune 4, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Eyes Opened

Hearts Aflame

Posted byJim GleasonJune 4, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Hearts Aflame

Don’t Deny Him

At various times in my life, I have said some things about myself that were not true. I have exaggerated my good qualities and minimized my weaker character traits. I don’t think that I am alone in this failure. What we say about ourselves is important, but not nearly as important as what we sayContinue reading “Don’t Deny Him”

Posted byJim GleasonJune 3, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Don’t Deny Him

Faithful Forever

Posted byJim GleasonJune 3, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Faithful Forever

Steadfast and Faithful

We don’t think highly of government leaders who do not follow through on their promises once they are elected. We would also have a distaste when an athlete that we supported does not fulfill their commitment to the team or its fans. Failure to follow through on our promises is still popularly viewed as disgustingContinue reading “Steadfast and Faithful”

Posted byJim GleasonJune 2, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Steadfast and Faithful

Love Demands

Posted byJim GleasonJune 2, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Love Demands

Ready to Be Used

In every home there are items that are brought out only on special occasions. Whether it be fine china, beloved treasures, or the expensive linens, we have items that we honor our guests with by using them for their benefit. Then there are the items that we only use for the grungy tasks, like cleaningContinue reading “Ready to Be Used”

Posted byJim GleasonJune 1, 2023June 1, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Ready to Be Used

Honorable Use

Posted byJim GleasonJune 1, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Honorable Use

Knowledge and Faith

The popular belief is that knowledge and faith cannot coexist. It is felt that the more you know, the less faith you will need. This notion, however, is built upon an incorrect foundation. Knowledge must be based upon truth, not popular opinion or speculation. The truth is that God does exist. He created all things.Continue reading “Knowledge and Faith”

Posted byJim GleasonMay 31, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Knowledge and Faith

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