Author Archives: Jim Gleason

I know that I am not the only person to get lost while driving to my destination. Sometimes it is a matter of having misunderstood the directions. But most of the time, it is because I failed to follow the directions, even when the GPS voice is telling me where to go. Even though IContinue reading “Wrong Directions”

Think about your classroom days, including university classrooms. As you look around the class, you will find some students listening carefully and others having difficulty paying attention. Generally the good listeners got good grades and succeeded, but the poor listeners did not. Life can be like the classroom. Most of the time life is teachingContinue reading “Life’s Classroom”

Jesus told the story of a man with two sons. The man asked both sons to go and work in his fields. One son told his father that he would go and work, but he did not do either. The other son said that he would not go, but did go into the fields andContinue reading “Real Service”

What radical changes have you made that changed your life completely and forever? When we move out of our parent’s house for school or work, living on our own changes our priorities and the things we do each day. Getting married and having children alters our priorities and how we spend our time. Perhaps changingContinue reading “Radical Change”

I love watching track and field. Despite the competition, athletes in this sport seem to share bond that many other sports don’t generate. It is common to observe opposing athletes in congenial conversations with each other. It is also common to watch athletes from one team not only cheer on their teammates, but also encourageContinue reading “Not Enough”