Author Archives: Jim Gleason

I’ve come to Louisiana to work on disaster relief. The area suffered damage from a hurricane last year. The damage is not always visible on the outside level. Often the damage is hidden underneath, but can be more devastating. Mold from water damage hides beneath the surface. The impact can be devastating. Sometimes we tryContinue reading “Living in the Light”

Yesterday I drove through New Orleans. At two distinct places, there was heavy traffic, once due to an accident and the other time due to a stalled car. Once you find yourself in traffic, you have few options. You can try to find a different route, but that rarely proves to be a good option.Continue reading “Traffic Rules”

Last night I went to the Atlanta Braves baseball game. It was cold and a strong wind was blowing. It was difficult to persevere through the conditions to enjoy my favorite sport. But we did endure and still enjoyed the game and the fellowship. Often we have to endure difficulties to achieve our goals. WeContinue reading “Endurance for Gain”

So much of our conversations are light and surface level. We discuss activities and plans, but not the deeper stirring of the heart. Sometimes, in the right environment, we will share our struggles. We will also freely discuss our victories and joyous celebrations. We may discuss our opinions on political, social, or athletic issues. However,Continue reading “Tell the Story of Mercy”

I don’t know about you, but I have observed many conversations that I just didn’t understand what was said. Either they were talking about a subject about which I knew little or were using words that I didn’t know. One such occurrence happened when we were visiting my wife’s family. They are farmers and theyContinue reading “Understanding”