Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Different occasions call for different attire. Going to the beach requires different clothing than going skiing in the mountains. Working on a construction site requires us to dress differently than when we go to a wedding. We understand that to be useful and accepted at various locations and events we must clothe ourselves properly. I,Continue reading “Properly Dressed”

We are a people of immediacy. We expect things to be done quickly and immediately. When we go into a business, we want immediate attention and quick delivery of what we want. When we call or text someone we expect them to answer and respond now, not even five minutes later. Most of the timeContinue reading “Ready to Answer the Call”

When I was young my father had many faults, but he always kept his promises to me. If he said we would go to the LA Rams football game on Sunday, we went to that game when Sunday arrived. I tried to make sure that I kept my promises to my children based upon myContinue reading “Words of the Upright God”

I do a lot of hiking on nature trails. Sometimes I wander off the trail. While leaving the trail can be exciting, it is usually more dangerous, strenuous, and time consuming. Trails are laid out for our benefit, not to limit our enjoyment of nature. Psalm 143:10 says, “Teach me to do your will, forContinue reading “Following the Trails”

Shady financial deals are done behind closed doors. Drug buys are often done in secret places. Infidelity occurs in clandestine locations and times. When we do the things that we are most ashamed of, we tend to do them in secret ways and places. We don’t want others to know the bad things that weContinue reading “Turn Away From the Darkness”