Author Archives: Jim Gleason

My sister and brother-in-law have come to visit for a few days. Since we live in the Midwest and they live in California, we don’t see each other very often. So we are happy to have them stay with us. I admit that I am not the best at showing hospitality, but I will giveContinue reading “Hospitality”

On my morning hike I watched as the rain began to fall. I saw the water trickle down into the street gutters. My hope was that the water would be captured for good use. Rain is most productive when it lands on good soil. Good soil receives the rain and combines it with its ownContinue reading “Good Soil”

This morning I hiked to Fidler Pond around the time of sunrise. I love the beauty of sunrises. From a small single point of light on the horizon, the sun rises and illuminates the heavens and the earth. The colors are spectacular and cheer my soul. Sunrises also remind me of God’s invitation to us.Continue reading “I Need to Answer This Call”

In our society we are always fighting the battle of wanting more. Advertising tells that we can get more and be more happy. We work hard at our jobs so that we can acquire more. We have our children in more activities, so that they can experience more, while we just get more tired. WeContinue reading “The Struggle With “More””

What we focus our attention on determines our attitudes in many cases. For instance, if I focus on my circumstances, I can become anxious or fearful. If I focus on the hurt others have caused me, I will likely become angry. However, if I concentrate on the good things that I have received, I willContinue reading “Look Up”