Author Archives: Jim Gleason

When children are young, good parents teach their children to say “Thank you!” Saying “Thanks” for gifts and kindnesses received is considered a customary and polite response. Children should be taught this behavior as a matter of respect and gratitude. It is a taught behavior because it does not come naturally to us. Giving thanksContinue reading “Sacrifice of Thanksgiving”

When I look in a mirror, I am surprised by my appearance. Somehow I am older, more bald, frailer, and not nearly as good looking as I think that I am during the day. When I am interacting with people, I view myself a certain way and think that I am communicating certain things. However,Continue reading “Look in the Mirror”

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”