Author Archives: Jim Gleason

The death sentence was finally declared. Our washing machine is officially dead. We have a home warranty, so they have been trying to fix it for eight months. But now, they have given up and will get us a new machine. This is both good and bad news. The good news is that we getContinue reading “Planned Obsolescence”

Everywhere I go I see people with headphones or earphones covering their ears. They may be listening to music or books or just tuning out the noise around them. On top of that, it seems that every place of business is playing music over their sound system. Outside we hear traffic and construction noises. EvenContinue reading “So Much Noise”

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”