We can form an opinion about someone when we are first introduced to them. However, our opinion is baseless and probably incorrect. The more that we get to know them, our opinion will probably change and become more positive, or more negative. If we develop a negative perception of someone, it is likely that weContinue reading “The More We Know”
Author Archives: Jim Gleason
To Be Known
Immovable Foundation
We have been to the Hanging Rock National Natural Landmark a few times. It is named for a large rock along the Wabash River. The river has eroded much of the lower portion of the rock so that the upper portion actually hangs out over the river. People are not allowed to climb to theContinue reading “Immovable Foundation”
No Rock Like Our God
Stumbling in Darkness
This morning, my morning walk took place in darkness, before sunrise. It was difficult to see where I should have gone and where obstacles lay before me. At one point I was showered with water by an active lawn sprinkler that I didn’t see. When I tried to get around that sprinkler, I tripped onContinue reading “Stumbling in Darkness”
A Great Light
What Am I Smelling?
If you go to the perfume counter of a department store, you can sample the smells of various wonderful fragrances. If you pass a cow pasture, you encounter a smell of a completely different type. Sometimes, we encounter smells that are not readily identifiable. II Corinthians 2:14-15 says, “But thanks be to God, who inContinue reading “What Am I Smelling?”
Aroma of Christ
Waiting Room
Many diverse thoughts come to us while we are awaiting news in a hospital waiting room. We have thoughts of hope, expecting good news. We have thoughts of fear, suspecting bad news will come. We offer silent prayers for miracles. Psalm 68:28 says, “Summon your power, O God, the power, O God, by which youContinue reading “Waiting Room”
Reluctant Retiree 