Author Archives: Jim Gleason

After the bombings at the Boston Marathon, the phrase “Boston Strong” was printed on t-shirts, banners, and buildings. After Hurricane Harvey hit Houston hard, the phrase “Houston Strong” was seen everywhere. I believe that the word strong was meant to mean resilient, determined, and willing to sacrifice. But as with all popular expressions it hasContinue reading “Strong”

The home that we live in provides us some protection. This house keeps us warm and dry when storms surround us. We are cool in summer and warm in winter as long as we stay within the walls of our home’s protection. If we venture outside, we can expect to be battered by the windsContinue reading “Walking Outside”

Psalm 23:6 says, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” When I am honest with myself, I admit that I make many mistakes every day. Some of those mistakes are actually sins against God, by rejecting Him andContinue reading “Personal Thoughts”

At times I consider myself to be a visionary. I can see things that can and should be done. Sometimes I even believe that God is telling me to do something. My problem comes in the next step, trusting God to do what I believe He has shown me. The so called vision is worthlessContinue reading “Visionaries”

I have been to dozens of professional sports events and concerts over the years. They all have required that I purchase a ticket before I enter and they limit what I can bring into the venue. I have also been to events that have a dress code for entry. Even in our homes we limitContinue reading “Entrance Requirements”