Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Corn grows in abundance in Indiana. It seems like every road you take goes alongside corn fields on both sides. It late summer, early fall, the corn is high and green. Farmers know just what is needed to grow strong and healthy corn. They do everything they can to provide the proper environment for theContinue reading “Right Environment”

As I am getting older my posture is becoming a little more hunched over. I am doing what I can to prevent this change, but it is a constant battle. I have noticed that a lot of people seem to have the same tendency and it is not always a symptom of aging. Sometimes theContinue reading “Burden Carrying”

It amazes me that our higher institutions are becoming more biased by the day. Just look at our courts and prosecutors’ offices. It has become the norm for decisions to be based upon political ideology rather than equity and justice. We have lost our nonpartisan integrity when it comes to justice. On an individual level,Continue reading “Out of a Pure Heart”

A battery for an electronic device or toy eventually runs out of power and dies. A car only has power when it is in good working order and has plenty of fuel. Human beings have a limited life span that weakens as we get older. Some energy sources are renewable but specific conditions must beContinue reading “Power That Never Diminishes”

People celebrate Easter in many ways and for many reasons. Most have family gatherings and lots of food. Some will have Easter egg hunts. Many will go to church. Unfortunately, many will simply ignore the significance of this day. Mark 16 tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Some followers of Jesus wentContinue reading “Cause for Celebration”