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Wise Words

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 20, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Wise Words

When Faith and Actions Don’t Match

James 2:17 says, “So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” Confronted by the truth of these words, I wrote this prayer: Father, I say that you are good, but I grumble and complain rather than giving thanks. I say that I trust you, but my heart grows anxious atContinue reading “When Faith and Actions Don’t Match”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 19, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on When Faith and Actions Don’t Match

Faith in Actions

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 19, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Faith in Actions

Eternal Rewards

I have pursued many honors over the years, but achieved very few. I have never been awarded a Most Valuable Person reward. I never received praise from the top executives of companies where I worked. I have never been recognized on the news for some great achievement. Most of us have not been honored inContinue reading “Eternal Rewards”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 18, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Eternal Rewards

Fleeting Gratification

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 18, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Fleeting Gratification

Awoke Early

This morning I woke up at 1 AM. I laid in bed an hour more before finally getting up. I am used to getting up early, but not this early. Today will be an interesting day. I am not sure how well I will function on such little sleep. Psalm 121:2-3 says, “My help comesContinue reading “Awoke Early”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 17, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Awoke Early

Ever Vigilant

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 17, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Ever Vigilant

Strong

After the bombings at the Boston Marathon, the phrase “Boston Strong” was printed on t-shirts, banners, and buildings. After Hurricane Harvey hit Houston hard, the phrase “Houston Strong” was seen everywhere. I believe that the word strong was meant to mean resilient, determined, and willing to sacrifice. But as with all popular expressions it hasContinue reading “Strong”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 16, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Strong

Kneel

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 16, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Kneel

Walking Outside

The home that we live in provides us some protection. This house keeps us warm and dry when storms surround us. We are cool in summer and warm in winter as long as we stay within the walls of our home’s protection. If we venture outside, we can expect to be battered by the windsContinue reading “Walking Outside”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 15, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Walking Outside

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