Author Archives: Jim Gleason

This morning I had a minor surgery to remove squamous cell carcinoma from my ear. If caught early, this type of cancer can be removed without progressing into more dangerous conditions. So the doctor scraped off the bad stuff and stitched me back up to prevent complications and promote the growth of good cells. TheContinue reading “Removing the Bad Stuff”

Two years ago I went to the Emergency Room twice with a rapid heart beat. Subsequently my doctor tried to do a heart ablation to correct the problem, but it was unsuccessful. So they embedded a loop recorder into my chest to record and report abnormalities in my heart rhythm. Everything has been fine untilContinue reading “Heart Monitor”

Yesterday I received some bad medical news from my doctor. It threw me for a loop. I woke up today feeling a little down and discouraged. But then I read the Scriptures and found God’s promises and received a new dose of encouragement and hope. Psalm 42:11 says, “Why are you cast down, O myContinue reading “Short Term Discouragement”

We just returned home after more than two weeks traveling in the southeastern US. We spent a week in Atlanta with family, five days doing disaster relief work in Louisiana, and a few days with extended family in southern Indiana. Every day and every person blessed us. However, our elderly bodies are worn out andContinue reading “Home Sweet Home”

Today is Easter, a special day for Christians. We celebrate to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christians live in a vital living relationship with God through the risen and living Son of God. In Mark 8:29 Jesus asked His disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” This question is the most importantContinue reading “Life Revolves Around One Question”