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Hearts Aflame

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 2, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Hearts Aflame

Substitution

“So Pilate decided that their demand should be granted. He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, for whom they asked, but he delivered Jesus over to their will.” Luke 23:24-25 This story tells of the last moments of Jesus trial as He is turned over to those whoContinue reading “Substitution”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 1, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Substitution

Justice

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 1, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Justice

Be Alert

The comedian Flip Wilson became famous for his line,”The Devil made me do it!” We still often see the image of the Devil standing on one shoulder and an angel standing on the other shoulder of a person. The Devil is trying to get the person to surrender to some temptation, while the angel isContinue reading “Be Alert”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 31, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Be Alert

Why Are You Sleeping?

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 31, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Why Are You Sleeping?

Overwhelming Knowledge

I know a few things well. I know something about some things. And I have no knowledge of most things. Even the things that I think I know well, I will admit that I don’t know everything about the subject. I certainly do not know something so well that I can accurately predict the futureContinue reading “Overwhelming Knowledge”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 30, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Overwhelming Knowledge

Before You Speak

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 30, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Before You Speak

Maximum Impact

All of us have dreams of the great things we want to do. When we have the courage to pursue these dreams, we move forward. However, we are often left frustrated by the little progress that we make. When the frustration becomes strong enough, we give up. The dream seems to be too big. ZechariahContinue reading “Maximum Impact”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 29, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Maximum Impact

Small Steps

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 29, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Small Steps

Close to God

Our God is a God who eagerly desires that His people draw near to Him. A name given to Jesus at His birth was Immanuel, which means “God with us”. Jesus came to dwell amongst us and experience all that we do. Our God is exalted and enthroned on high, but He is also nearContinue reading “Close to God”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 28, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Close to God

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