Author Archives: Jim Gleason

“So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the robe of many colors that he wore. And they took him and threw him into a pit.” Genesis 37:23-24 Joseph was seventeen when his brothers betrayed him and threw him into a pit. Their initial plan was to kill him outContinue reading “Out of the Pit”

Most of us have achieved some accomplishments of which we are proud. It may be small like winning a spelling bee in elementary school. Or may even be a big event in our lives like scoring the winning touchdown in the championship game. These achievements brought exceeding joy at the time. But this joy fadesContinue reading “Praise Worthy Accomplishments”

Where do we go to determine the truth? Do we study textbooks on the subject? Do we go to encyclopedias or the internet equivalent? Do we seek out family members or trusted counselors? Are there reliable sources that consistently deliver trustworthy, unbiased truth? There are some areas of life where we absolutely need the truth.Continue reading “Noble Search for Truth”

We can easily recall the most difficult thing we have ever had to deal with. Different events in our lives cause us to face seemingly unsurmountable obstacles. It could be the loss of a loved one or the loss of a job at the wrong time. It could be a strained relationship that causes deepContinue reading “Hardest Thing Ever”

In sports and some other occupations a certain amount of arrogance is regarded as appropriate. You have to believe you are good in order to win the job or get promoted. The danger comes in transferring this self belief into other areas of life. In that way we become selfish, self-centered, uncooperative and aggressive. ProverbsContinue reading “Pride”