Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Now that I am older and on Medicare, I am subject to several regular medical examinations. My family doctor does an annual Medicare general assessment of my overall health. I also have annual examinations performed by my dermatologist, cardiologist, ophthalmologist, neurologist, and dentist. Besides these evaluations, when problems are detected, I return for treatments andContinue reading “Regular Examination”

Every day you pass the same car dealership on your way to and from work. And every day you see the same luxurious red sports car. Your heart yearns to have that car. Soon you are purchasing that red sports car although you can’t afford it and it is not practical for your needs. EveryContinue reading “Guard Your Heart”

Have you ever started out for a destination without waiting for or getting directions? I sure have. In a hurry I start the car and head out thinking, “How hard can it be to easily find this place?” Then I quickly find myself lost and wasting a lot of time. God commands us to waitContinue reading “Rushing to Nowhere”

If I was to build a house on a cliff overseeing the ocean, I would first need to consult with a variety of professionals. I would seek the services of geological experts to determine the stability of the land. An ecological professional would assess the impact of weather and erosion upon the land and futureContinue reading “Building Wisely”

As I have stated before, I wear hearing aids. One drawback has been the difficulty of separating out ambient noise to be able to hear the person speaking to me. If I am in a crowd, it is hard to hear a person directly in front of me. Tuning out the crowd to hear theContinue reading “The Voice of the Crowd”