Jim Gleason

Strengthen Your Knees

Good Paths

Since I hike almost daily, I have decided on some factors that make a good trail. The one thing that I like more than anything in a good hiking trail is beautiful scenery. I enjoy the beauty of God’s creation and how it tends to draw me into His presence. A level path is alwaysContinue reading “Good Paths”

Level Path

Learning Discretion

How can we learn to make wise decisions? How can we discern the right thing to do? First,we must listen to wisdom. Who’s voice are we listening to and can these voices be trusted to impart wisdom? Celebrities, influencers and politicians cannot be trusted to give us the truth upon which we will learn wisdom.Continue reading “Learning Discretion”

Discretion

Limited Understanding And No Control

Right now, we are in Northern California and the daytime high temperatures are over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. I understand how I feel in those temperatures but I don’t know the causes of the high temperatures. In addition, I have absolutely no control over the weather. These truths humble me before the God who does haveContinue reading “Limited Understanding And No Control”

Do You Know?

Who Are Really The Poor?

I was thinking about who the poor people are that Jesus commands that we serve. Is it just people living in certain circumstances or only those people who have less than a certain income. I don’t think that Jesus defines being poor by the arbitrary standards set by governments or service organizations. I think weContinue reading “Who Are Really The Poor?”

Considering the Poor

Walk With God

One of my favorite things to do is to take a walk on a nature trail while speaking with God, the creator of all that I see. Enjoying the beautiful scenery while thinking about God and all that He has done for me draws me into His presence. I am reminded of His promises andContinue reading “Walk With God”