Author Archives: Jim Gleason

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”

A serious art student goes to a master artist to learn the intricacies of fine art. A carpentry apprentice learns the skills of the trade from one with knowledge drawn from experience. An athlete with great potential seeks the best coaching to refine his abilities. These novices seek to learn from the best so thatContinue reading “Learn From the Master”

I can’t believe how many reality courtroom television shows there are. Rather than passing out honest justice, these judges are mostly just entertainers. The litigants on these shows care less about equity than getting their 15 minutes of fame, even at the price of their dignity. Romans 14:10-11 says, “Why do you pass judgment onContinue reading “Improper Judgment”