Author Archives: Jim Gleason

A small child can go from tears to laughter, or vice versa, in moments. Adults, however, need much more to move from sadness to joy than a funny face on a parent, soothing words, or a favorite toy. We want real comfort, and even healing, when we are suffering. We want someone to lift theContinue reading “No More Tears”

When I was in elementary school we learned about Least Common Denominators. We sought to find the lowest number that all the Denominators evenly divided into when working with fractions. Just those words alone may bring chills to your spine and make you disinterested in reading further. I understand, but bear with me. This worldContinue reading “Least Common Denominator”

It is time for my annual Medicare health assessment. My doctor will run some standard tests, ask me some questions, and check me out. If I am healthy, he will send me on my way. If not, he will design a treatment plan. When I have specific health issues I go to a specialist andContinue reading “Need of a Physician”

It is easy to become anxious these days. We rush around trying to accomplish the things that seem important to us, while neglecting many things that are truly important. Paying bills seems to get harder, even as our income grows. Outside forces and events trouble us. Unstable political conditions and worldwide conflicts certainly add toContinue reading “Peace in the Age of Anxiety”

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Luke 4:18-19Continue reading “Prophecy Fulfilled”