Author Archives: Jim Gleason

We all make mistakes and fail occasionally. Whether it be our vocational progress, financial well-being, social interactions, or physical health, we can feel like we are taking one step forward and falling two steps backwards. It is at times like this that our character is revealed. The apostle Paul experienced this feeling as well. InContinue reading “One Step Forward”

If we life long enough we will find ourselves in a situation where we need to be comforted. It could be as a result of the loss of a loved one. Or we may need to be comforted when we suffer financial problems. We find that the best comfort is provided by sensitive people whoContinue reading “Pass It On”

We have become accustomed to people challenging authority. Parents question the decisions of school boards and teachers. Citizens protest the actions of law enforcement. Protesters march and gather to voice their opinions regarding Supreme Court rulings. Challenging authority has become so commonplace that we are moving toward chaos in many ways. However, there is oneContinue reading “Challenging Authority”

Have you ever found yourself driving the wrong way. It is embarrassing and costly to go the wrong way. Most of the time I don’t have this problem, because my wife is an avid map reader and good navigator. But left on my own, I can make some major errors. I remember making a wrongContinue reading “Wrong Way”

I was halfway through my 7 mile hike this morning when pouring rain began to fall. I was contemplating where to find shelter when the rain stopped falling. I was not prepared for the rain because I had read the weather forecast before starting the hike and it said it would be mostly sunny. SoContinue reading “Let It Rain”