Jim Gleason

Surrounded

Problems, Big and Small

Right now, I am experiencing a series of medical issues. Most are small and not life threatening, while a couple problems are more serious. Some days, it is harder than others to deal with the practical considerations of these issues. And sometimes, I drop my head in discouragement. But when I do that, my eyesContinue reading “Problems, Big and Small”

Look Beyond The Hills

“Sour Taste in My Mouth”

You have, no doubt, heard the expression “That left a sour taste in my mouth.” This expression refers to our the words that we say, words which we also regret saying. They can be words of criticism, accusation, hurt, or words intended to deceive. Immediately after saying such words, we understand that we have doneContinue reading ““Sour Taste in My Mouth””

The Fruit of a Man’s Mouth

Temporal Versus Eternal

So many things in life are temporary. We move from one residence to another. We change jobs in hopes of bettering our lives. Relationships come and go with changes in life. Our possessions are temporary based upon their usefulness and our priorities. Yet, for all their temporary qualities, these are the things that we pursueContinue reading “Temporal Versus Eternal”

Permanent Words

Fountain of Blessings Never Runs Dry

At our housing complex we have a number of small ponds. All of them have fountains, but many of these fountains do not work any longer. The community has decided not to fix them, so they are now dry. Psalm 36:7-9 says, “How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind takeContinue reading “Fountain of Blessings Never Runs Dry”

Abundance of His House

Changed Life

We all know that life is full of changes. We change where we live, who we talk with, what we do, how we react, and many other components of life. The hardest things to change are the inward qualities that we possess. It is hard for an habitual lier to become a person of integrity.Continue reading “Changed Life”