Author Archives: Jim Gleason

We are in Northern California now and are experiencing the effects of something called an “atmospheric river.” That basically means that it is raining, a lot. Rivers and canals are nearly full of rapidly flowing waters. Highways are flooded and even swimming pools are overflowing. Lives are impacted by the conditions, but so far IContinue reading “Atmospheric River”

“I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.” Psalm 7:17 According to Oxford Languages, the word “most” means greatest in amount, quantity, or degree. “Most” forms the superlative of adjectives and adverbs. So, when the Bible callsContinue reading “The Most High”

Have you ever misread a situation that significantly impacted you? Have later discussions and events cleared up your misconceptions to the point of giving you understanding and comfort? I find this happening to me all the time. I frequently misinterpret situations and their effects. Mark 8:33 says, “For you are not setting your mind onContinue reading “Rightly Placed Thoughts”

You can drive down one side of a street in Bristol and be in Virginia, but drive on the other side of the street and be in Tennessee. There is a place in the Southwest where four states come together and you can have parts of your body in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and UtahContinue reading “Two Places at One Time”

“When he went ashore he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things.” Mark 6:34 Jesus took the form of man to demonstrate that He understands our struggles, among many other reasons. As this story unfolds, theContinue reading “When It’s Needed”