Author Archives: Jim Gleason

We all have our fears and anxieties. What are you afraid of? What makes you tremble? Could it be something small and somewhat benign as some insect? Or is your fear directed at something a little more powerful like public speaking or some possible embarrassment? Maybe your fears are overwhelming like a health emergency orContinue reading “The People Tremble”

I love sunrises. And I love hiking. I really enjoy putting these two loves together by hiking on nature trails early in the morning. I frequently get to enjoy the fresh air while watching the sun rise over the horizon and painting the sky in many colors. The sun’s light disintegrates the darkness and illuminatesContinue reading “Like The Morning Light”

He could have come in a blaze of glory, riding a huge white horse with an innumerable army of angels. He could have come out of a brilliant light show in the heavens. He could have come with a loud voice commanding the attention of the whole earth. But He chose to come as aContinue reading “The Manger King”

As I hike the nature trails these days it is easy to tell that the season has changed. What was once forests of lush vegetation, and then of many colored leaves, now reveal barren tree limbs. The cold temperatures have swept through the area and left the trees with a stark reminder of winter’s impact.Continue reading “Seasons of Life”

Sometimes we fade into a state of chaos and confusion. It could be some new struggle that we are not sure how to address. Perhaps some event or circumstance has caused insecurity. Maybe we are facing a major decision and don’t know which way to turn. Isaiah 43:19 says, “Behold, I am doing a newContinue reading “A Bright Light”