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Sense of Wonder

We babysat our 3 year old granddaughter this morning. She is so full of energy, always moving and always excited. But, what caught my attention was her sense of wonder about everything around her. To her, everything is new and worth investigating. Even the smallest toy or shortest book is filled with amazing substances. IContinue reading “Sense of Wonder”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 22, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Sense of Wonder

The Sum of God’s Thoughts

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 22, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on The Sum of God’s Thoughts

Appropriate Apparel

I am certainly not a fashion designer, but I know that you don’t wear a swimsuit and sandals to a black-tie event. If you go to one of these soirees you will need to be prepared. You will have to obtain a formal dress or tuxedo, some nice shoes, and the proper accessories. If youContinue reading “Appropriate Apparel”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 21, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Appropriate Apparel

Dressed for Action

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 21, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Dressed for Action

Rights, or Wrong

“Be all you can be”, “Live the American Dream”, “You can be or do anything you work hard enough to accomplish”, and “You are special” are motivational expressions that we hear a lot in our culture. We are a society of individualists who believe that we have the right to do and be what weContinue reading “Rights, or Wrong”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 20, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Rights, or Wrong

Love Does No Wrong

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 20, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Love Does No Wrong

Comfort

Where do we go for comfort when we are feeling down? Some hit the bottle or take pills to medicate the pain away. Some take risks to cover the hurt they feel. Some of us withdraw to wallow in suffering and find our own way out. Others get busy with distractions to take their mindsContinue reading “Comfort”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 19, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Comfort

Mourning Into Joy

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 19, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Mourning Into Joy

Scandals

Every day seems to bring us news of a scandal from the life of a celebrity. Most often they are caught doing something wrong in a nightclub or bar, or at a party. This really shouldn’t surprise us. Spending time in these environments is bound to affect even the most steadfast of people. Romans 16:19Continue reading “Scandals”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 18, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Scandals

Rejoicing Over You

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 18, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Rejoicing Over You

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