Author Archives: Jim Gleason

How We Are Known

I read an article yesterday in which various people described what they feel certain behaviors tell them about people. For instance, how someone treats service personnel, especially when something goes wrong, tells us about the character of the person. We all tend to exhibit good character when things are going well. But sometimes, we revealContinue reading “How We Are Known”

Giving Thanks

I have noticed that many young parents have decided not to instruct their children to give thanks when they receive gifts or when someone does something nice for them. They even boast about this decision on social media and among friends. While I understand their reasoning, I think that this is a disturbing trend. GivingContinue reading “Giving Thanks”

Eagerly Anticipating the Call

We eagerly anticipate receiving some calls. It might be a call with a job offer that we had applied for. Perhaps, we are waiting for a call to announce a new birth from an expectant couple that we are close with. Perhaps we have made an offer on a new house and we are waitingContinue reading “Eagerly Anticipating the Call”

Resurrection of the Dead

We go through life, trying to make the most of it, while also knowing that some day life will end. Most people do not know or even consider what happens to them after death. Different philosophies and religions offer some description of the afterlife ranging from reincarnation to nothingness to another life working toward heavenContinue reading “Resurrection of the Dead”

Ready To Hear

At my age, I have developed significant hearing loss. Honestly, I try to hear and understand what other people are saying, but many times, I just can’t. A particular problem for me comes when I try to hear someone speak in a noisy environment. The surrounding noise often drowns out the speaker’s voice. I needContinue reading “Ready To Hear”