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Tears Will Be Wiped Away

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 13, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Tears Will Be Wiped Away

What Are You Building?

Recently I have seen pictures of some of the most unique buildings in the world. These architects have stretched their imaginations to design oddly shaped and distinctly placed buildings. I can’t say that I agree with all of their designs but they have certainly made their mark. The question is will their distinction endure orContinue reading “What Are You Building?”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 12, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on What Are You Building?

Eternal Value

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 12, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Eternal Value

Out of Control

Sometimes we speak of people or events as being “out of control”. We use this phrase to describe someone or something that has seemingly lost the ability to properly govern its activities. Psalm 50:1 says, “The Mighty One, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting.”Continue reading “Out of Control”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 11, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Out of Control

God Summons the Earth

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 11, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on God Summons the Earth

Knowing What to Say

My wife has much more confidence than I when it comes to speaking to others. I am often clumsy in speech and can make the ensuing conversation awkward. My wife, on the other hand, can speak to others with ease and even make requests that I would never have the boldness to make. So whenContinue reading “Knowing What to Say”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 10, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Knowing What to Say

Confidence in Asking

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 10, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Confidence in Asking

Being Different

I have spent most of my life trying to fit in with those around me. Recently, I have come to the conclusion that this objective is futile. I am hopelessly different than others. But that is more than just Okay. The Bible tells me that I am fearfully and wonderfully created by God by HisContinue reading “Being Different”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 9, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Being Different

Standing Out to Make a Difference

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 9, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Standing Out to Make a Difference

Real Love

“But if anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” I John 3:17-18 “I love you!”. Three little words with a world ofContinue reading “Real Love”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 8, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Real Love

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