Jim Gleason

Flip The Script

Powered Up

I have often tried to start a project around the house only to find out that I didn’t have the right tools and supplies. What is even more frustrating, is to find out that the power tool that I do have is not charged. So, I cannot even begin the project that as I hadContinue reading “Powered Up”

“My Grace Is Sufficient”

Lord Will Be With Me

My mind tries to convince me that I can do what I used to be able to do. However, my body balks at such talk, knowing the realities of my current strengths and weaknesses. God loves to override our weaknesses with power directly from Him. It is in our weaknesses that we can find faithContinue reading “Lord Will Be With Me”

As Strong Today

Hills and Valleys

The other day, I hiked a state park trail with many hills and valleys. It was a hard trail for me, but I saw some beautiful scenery that refreshed my soul. I felt a renewed vigor and enthusiasm for life. Sometimes the beauty of God’s creation can do that for me. Even though I hadContinue reading “Hills and Valleys”

Shouts of Joy

Bad Opportunities

As we go about our day, we are faced with opportunities to do good or to do wrong. It may be that cookie calling your name from the jar on the counter, but you knowing that you have consumed enough calories for the day. Perhaps it is the expense report and the opportunity to reportContinue reading “Bad Opportunities”

Angry, But Do Not Sin

More To Think About

I often have the thought that I am missing something. During a conversation, I may not hear every word due to my hearing loss. But even without the loss, I have a feeling that I am not really understanding everything. I have the same feeling that I am missing something when I watch something onContinue reading “More To Think About”