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Immeasurable Riches of Grace

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 14, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Immeasurable Riches of Grace

Enough Already

Enough is enough! I don’t know about you, but I am so tired of politics. Instead of explaining issues, all we hear are criticism of others and demonization of the opposition. That kind of talk, and that level of negativity does not win my vote. God did not create us to behave like that. GodContinue reading “Enough Already”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 13, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Enough Already

Love One Another

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 13, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Love One Another

Redeemed

This morning we worked as volunteers at a home for women coming out of addiction. One woman told us her story. After surviving a car accident that took the life of her father, she struggled to find her place in life, all the while battling loneliness and depression. She confessed that she looked in allContinue reading “Redeemed”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 12, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Redeemed

We Are All the Same

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 12, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on We Are All the Same

Fading Strength

At my advanced age I can easily see that I am not as strong as I used to be. My mind says that I can do it. After all, I have done it before. But my body understands that I have increased limitations. Even though I work out, I am just not as strong asContinue reading “Fading Strength”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 11, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Fading Strength

Be Strong

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 11, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Be Strong

Shiny Faces

People are said to be aglow at various times. A mother’s and father’s face is said to be shining with love and pride as they gaze upon their newborn child. The groom’s face is aglow as he beholds his beautiful bride walk down the aisle to him. A pregnant woman is said to glow inContinue reading “Shiny Faces”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 10, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Shiny Faces

God’s Grace

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 10, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on God’s Grace

Uninhibited Joy

This morning we took our 3 year old granddaughter to an indoor playground sponsored by a local church. This playground was like you can find at most parks and fast food restaurants, only much larger. It was the perfect place to go on a cold day. I watched as our granddaughter moved for one slideContinue reading “Uninhibited Joy”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 9, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Uninhibited Joy

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