Author Archives: Jim Gleason

On many a street corner, we find people with signs asking for some donation. Most of the time I just pass by them without thinking much about them or their situation. I am ashamed to admit that. Sometimes I see people with needs and think, “what can I do to help such a big problem?”Continue reading “Gifts Are For Giving”

I hiked the Eagle Slough Natural Area Trail this morning. It was beautiful and very peaceful. Not knowing what the word slough meant, I looked it up in a dictionary. The dictionary gave two meanings; 1) a swamp and 2) a situation characterized by lack of progress or activity. I think these two definitions comeContinue reading “Slough”

Think back to something that happened in your life that you never thought was possible. Perhaps it was the love of your life appearing before you by chance. Or maybe it was a promotion on your job that seemed unapproachable. Perhaps you suddenly came to receive a large sum of money, by good fortune orContinue reading “Unimaginable”

People on both sides of the political spectrum are increasingly using intimidation as a form of argument and debate. They believe that name calling and threats are the means of persuasion and victory. This style only further intrenches their opponents and ultimately separates us further. Jesus warned His disciples that the world system would opposeContinue reading “Stand Firm”

As I was sitting in another medical office today I was thinking about how most of my time is now spent in maintenance. When we are young we seek to grow physically and be stronger. As we get a bit older we seek emotional, mental and relational development. Then we work at growing our families,Continue reading “High Maintenance”