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Compassionate Father

Exodus 22:27 says, “And if he cries to me, I will hear, for I am compassionate.” In this verse, God declares that He hears the cries of the poor and weak. In my despair I know that you hear my criesIn my futility I know you understand my weaknessIn my confusion I know that youContinue reading “Compassionate Father”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 17, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Compassionate Father

Cry Out to Him

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 17, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Cry Out to Him

True Freedom

Today, a passionate shout for liberty can be heard across our country and in many parts of the world. People have felt confined within mandates, lockdowns and other restrictions for too long. Rightly or wrongly, they are raising their voices for the rollback of restrictions. But do laws necessarily restrict our liberties? Sometimes, yes theyContinue reading “True Freedom”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 16, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on True Freedom

Law of Liberty

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 16, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Law of Liberty

The River of God is Full

Today I walked for several miles along the St.Joseph River. The sun was shining and the air was crisp, as I took in the beauty of the river and its snow covered banks. As rivers go, the St. Joseph River is not long or wide, but it is a vital source of water for theContinue reading “The River of God is Full”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 15, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on The River of God is Full

River of God

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 15, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on River of God

When Disaster Strikes

On occasion, my wife and I have joined a disaster response team. We come in immediately after a tornado, hurricane and flood to help homeowners clear out debris and remove damaged property. Sometimes we come back later to help rebuild inside homes. Our hearts break with the losses that so many suffer. We try toContinue reading “When Disaster Strikes”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 14, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on When Disaster Strikes

Looking Beyond the Hills

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 14, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Looking Beyond the Hills

What Do I Have To Do Today?

Most of us start each day thinking about what we have to do that day. These kinds of thoughts rarely inspire us. They tend to drag us down into frustration and maybe despair. What if we started the day with a new thought? What if we think about what good we can do each day?Continue reading “What Do I Have To Do Today?”

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 13, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on What Do I Have To Do Today?

God’s Workmanship

Posted byJim GleasonFebruary 13, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on God’s Workmanship

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