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Jesus Did It All

The artist completes a painting to his own satisfaction, but moves on to a new work of art. The songwriter finishes writing a song, but hears a new melody in his heart that urges him to write again. The craftsman looks upon his recently completed woodwork with pride, but soon embarks on a new project.Continue reading “Jesus Did It All”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 3, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Jesus Did It All

“It is finished”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 3, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on “It is finished”

But the Flesh is Weak

If I tried to lift 500 pounds, I would fail miserably. I simply do not have the strength to accomplish such a feat. If I tried to run a marathon, again I would fail. I haven’t built up the endurance to run such a long distance. If I tried to throw a football 50 yards,Continue reading “But the Flesh is Weak”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 2, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on But the Flesh is Weak

Spirit is Willing

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 2, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Spirit is Willing

Most Important Message

What is the most important thing that you know and believe? Do you know some state secret? Do you have the cure for some disease? Perhaps you know the key to solving some major problem. Maybe you have information that would help your friend facing a crisis. From time to time the religious leaders ofContinue reading “Most Important Message”

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 1, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Most Important Message

God is One

Posted byJim GleasonJanuary 1, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on God is One

Atmospheric River

We are in Northern California now and are experiencing the effects of something called an “atmospheric river.” That basically means that it is raining, a lot. Rivers and canals are nearly full of rapidly flowing waters. Highways are flooded and even swimming pools are overflowing. Lives are impacted by the conditions, but so far IContinue reading “Atmospheric River”

Posted byJim GleasonDecember 31, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Atmospheric River

Moving Heaven and Earth

Posted byJim GleasonDecember 31, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Moving Heaven and Earth

The Most High

“I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.” Psalm 7:17 According to Oxford Languages, the word “most” means greatest in amount, quantity, or degree. “Most” forms the superlative of adjectives and adverbs. So, when the Bible callsContinue reading “The Most High”

Posted byJim GleasonDecember 30, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on The Most High

Due Thanks

Posted byJim GleasonDecember 30, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Due Thanks

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