Author Archives: Jim Gleason

We see extremely talented people in all walks of life. Videos are posted of extraordinary skills. The media makes heroes of people accomplishing amazing things. We work with, live with and certainly know people that are very gifted in certain areas. The problem comes with the attitudes of many gifted people. Do they pound theirContinue reading “Using Our Talents”

This morning I am experiencing an anxious feeling. There is no event or concern that is driving this feeling. I don’t normally feel like this. What could be causing this uneasiness? Colossians 3:15 says, “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And beContinue reading “Got Peace?”

Many mornings, like today, I begin my hikes in darkness. The darkness hides many of the dangers along the path. Raised tree roots can easily trip me up. Approaching strangers may not see me and crash into me or they may use the cover of darkness to do me harm. I may not recognize suddenContinue reading “Walking in Darkness”

This morning I hiked a trail that was new to me. It was beautiful and I really enjoyed the scenery. I had checked out the trail on Google yesterday. It appeared to be about 6.5 miles long. However, as I was hiking, the trail seemed to be longer than I expected. The mileage markers stoppedContinue reading “Walk in Endurance”

As I took my morning hike I looked up and saw a cloud covered sky. In some ways that was disappointing for me. I love to see the moon, stars, and planets while I hike. But, of course, clouds do serve many good purposes. They often bring the rain that nourishes the earth and crops.Continue reading “Head in the Clouds”