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Seeing the Invisible

Awhile back a television show featured a magician/illusionist revealing how magic tricks were performed. To those of us who consider ourselves to be logical, reasonable people, this show filled in the gaps for us. We could see what was done behind the veil, so to speak. We could see what was intentionally withheld from theContinue reading “Seeing the Invisible”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 31, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Seeing the Invisible

Invisible Attributes

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Taking Care of the Temple

There was a time, not long ago, when I did not treat my body or mind well. I ate whatever tasted good to me without a single thought about its nutritional value. I didn’t exercise because it hurt too much. On the mental side, I didn’t read books or otherwise exercise my brain. I spentContinue reading “Taking Care of the Temple”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 30, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Taking Care of the Temple

God’s Temple

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Owner’s Manual

When our children were young, Christmas was a great time. We enjoyed the family togetherness and joy surrounding that season. We have many cherished memories from those Christmases. Except for the frustration of assembling toys and electronics. I was like a lot of males and usually started putting together these gifts without looking at theContinue reading “Owner’s Manual”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 29, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Owner’s Manual

Thoughts of God

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Tree of Life

As my wife were walking along the Mill Race Canal Trail this afternoon, we stopped and watched as a very tall tree was cut down. Although it was interesting to see, it also brought a sense of sadness to me. The tree was majestic and provided beauty and shade along the canal. I suppose thatContinue reading “Tree of Life”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 28, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Tree of Life

Wisdom From God

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Bountiful Blessings

A farmer doesn’t sow seeds only in a corner of his land and expect to reap a crop equal to one where seeds are planted in all the field. Farmers also don’t sow a few seeds and expect a large harvest. In order to maximize the farmer’s harvest, the farmer must plant a large amountContinue reading “Bountiful Blessings”

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Sowing and Reaping

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