Author Archives: Jim Gleason

As I began my hike this morning, I noticed the cool breeze. It seemed to bring refreshment to my body as I walked. I felt stronger than the day before and my attitude improved. Like a cold drink on a hot day, the breeze renewed my soul. II Corinthians 4:16-17 says, “So we do notContinue reading “Refreshing the Soul”

How many rewards programs are you involved with? Reward programs are everywhere. Hotels, airlines, online shopping companies, and even grocery stores offer inducements to get your loyalty. Most are great, if properly utilized. But have you tapped into the greatest reward program offered anywhere? Hebrews 11:6 says, “And without faith it is impossible to pleaseContinue reading “World’s Best Reward Program”

We share the closest friendships with those who have similar values and interests. Those who pretend to be our friends but whose behaviors indicate that they have self-interests only, are relegated to a less close relationship. We shouldn’t ignore them completely and not express interest in them, but we would naturally spend less time withContinue reading “Sincere Faith”

I don’t know how often I have planned something with due diligence, only later to find disappointment at the end. I gave it my best shot, using all the ability, knowledge, and care that I could master, but the results did not live up to my forecast. Even when I have tried to do somethingContinue reading “Never Be Disappointed”

A stadium is crowded with 50,000 people united in cheering for their team. When their team makes a good play, the crowd rises to their feet and screams joyously. Fans of the opposing team moan in disappointment. When the game is over, everyone returns home with memories of victory or defeat. The game brings temporaryContinue reading “Every Tongue”