Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Speak A Different Language

I have been to many countries and always have difficulty communicating with the local residents. This issue doesn’t surprise me because we speak different languages, plus I am not the best communicator even in my mother tongue of English. Therefore, I try to get by with pointing and hand gestures. However, I can not communicateContinue reading “Speak A Different Language”

Weariness

We have many reasons to grow weary in these days. We all are involved in many activities and a fast-paced lifestyle that can suck the energy right out of us. Sometimes, we are revived when we see the benefits of the good things that we try to do. But we don’t always see the effectsContinue reading “Weariness”

Establishing Value

If you go into a jewelery store looking for a ring, the proprietor will tell you the value of each ring. But how can you know for sure without seeking to establish the value independently. We do a similar thing when we try to establish our personal value to our friends or family. We gatherContinue reading “Establishing Value”

No Pain, No Gain

Coaches used to tell us, “no pain, no gain”. They meant that unless we endured the suffering of practices, we wouldn’t reap the rewards come gametime. Muscles are built through repeated use under stress. Maturity comes through right reactions to the problems of life, thus building character into our lives. Romans 5:3-5 says, “More thanContinue reading “No Pain, No Gain”

Courtroom Drama

The courtroom is silent. Lawyers for the plaintiff and defendent have presented their cases. From the evidence it is plain to everyone that the defendent is guilty. Suddenly, the son of the victim comes forward and asks the judge if it is possible that he addresses the judge and jury. He asks for more thanContinue reading “Courtroom Drama”