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Your Body is God’s Temple

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 4, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Your Body is God’s Temple

Investment Returns

When I was working, I did the prudent thing and invested in IRAs and 401Ks. As everyone else, I was hoping that these investments and their returns would provide for our future. We are retired now and living off of these investments. However, with declining health and volatile markets, those investments do not provide theContinue reading “Investment Returns”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 3, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Investment Returns

Walking in the Truth

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 3, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Walking in the Truth

Temptation

When I was young, I had the habit of sucking on the two middle fingers of my left hand. I admit that it looked odd and very immature. I tried everything to get rid of this habit but continually failed. Then one day I received real motivation. My dad said that he would take meContinue reading “Temptation”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 2, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Temptation

Overcoming

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 2, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Overcoming

Defined By Where I Live

I live in a condominium with my wife, but this home does not define who I am. I live in a nice part of town, but the affluence or lack of it in of my neighborhood does not define who I am. I am a senior citizen, but age does not define who I am.Continue reading “Defined By Where I Live”

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 1, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Defined By Where I Live

Abiding Love

Posted byJim GleasonNovember 1, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Abiding Love

Acts of Love

We all like to hear the words, “I love you”, coming from a loved one. But if those words are not backed up by acts of love, they seem hollow and leave an empty feeling within us. Spontaneous, sincere, and selfless deeds that demonstrate heart felt love encourage the most downcast soul, warm the coldestContinue reading “Acts of Love”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 31, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Acts of Love

In Deed and In Truth

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 31, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on In Deed and In Truth

What Kind of Love Is This?

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 What kind of love is this? It is a compassionate love, realizing that we were lost and helpless. It is a sacrificial love, willing to suffer loss for ourContinue reading “What Kind of Love Is This?”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 30, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on What Kind of Love Is This?

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