Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Hope And Bravery

As we were driving, I saw a billboard for a substance abuse recovery center. The client was reported to say, “Hope keeps me brave.” I believe that there is a lot of truth in that statement. Hope keeps the soldier and the cancer patient brave. Hope can also keep us brave as we face struggles.Continue reading “Hope And Bravery”

Finding Our Way

Most mornings, I am out walking before dawn. Of course,  this means that I am walking in the dark.  Fortunately, I do have the lights of the moon, street lamps,and passing vehicles. Some light is necessary for me to safely find my way. Life is like that, in that we can use some light toContinue reading “Finding Our Way”

A Good Memory

One of the things that can get us through hard times is a good memory.  Often, we can look back at successes or previous sources of comfort, which we help us face the current difficulties. Psalm 42:5-6 says, “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? HopeContinue reading “A Good Memory”

Rural Roads

In our part of the country, we have many two lane country roads. It takes a good deal of patience to negotiate these roads. Slow-moving vehicles in the form of horse-drawn carriages and large trucks impede speeding vehicles. Patience is a virtue necessary to smoothly travel our narrow roads. Luke 8:15 says, “As for thatContinue reading “Rural Roads”

God’s Investments

If we are fortunate enough to invest in certain businesses, we expect certain rates of returns on our investment. We want to see our funds multiply over time and be able to reap some benefits. God does the same thing with us. He gives us grace and mercy and expects these investments to reap theContinue reading “God’s Investments”