Author Archives: Jim Gleason

The television game show “Let’s Make a Deal” is based upon contestants making choices. The options are limited and contain an unseen risk of losing out on great prizes. The final choice involves three doors and hints about what is behind the doors. The contestants can win big prizes or get “zonked” and lose whatContinue reading “Game Show”

I grew up in southern California enjoying the sunshine and beaches. Now I live in Indiana. The weather is a far departure from what I grew up with. I have been here 8 years and still have not adjusted. The winter seems abnormally long and the cold weather and lack of sunshine can get toContinue reading “Fresh Outlook”

I know some people, some famous and others not so much, that seem to inspire arguments and disputes. Everywhere they go people are offended and often even outraged at the actions and/or words of these offensive people. I have to admit, I have inspired my own share of arguments out of my own insensitivity andContinue reading “Peacemakers”

When we lived in Nepal, we became familiar with the Sherpa people. They live in the high mountains and have become highly acclimated to the harsh conditions there. Every year adventurists attempt climbs of the highest mountain peaks in the world. Most come from out of the country in search of a literal high. TheseContinue reading “God Sustains”

We all have certain things in our lives that we are not proud of. We would be ashamed of ourselves if the story is ever publicly told. We try to do what we can to make sure that these failures, struggles, or sins are never revealed. The gospel message, however, is completely different. In RomansContinue reading “Not Ashamed”