Author Archives: Jim Gleason

On occasion, my wife and I have joined a disaster response team. We come in immediately after a tornado, hurricane and flood to help homeowners clear out debris and remove damaged property. Sometimes we come back later to help rebuild inside homes. Our hearts break with the losses that so many suffer. We try toContinue reading “When Disaster Strikes”

Most of us start each day thinking about what we have to do that day. These kinds of thoughts rarely inspire us. They tend to drag us down into frustration and maybe despair. What if we started the day with a new thought? What if we think about what good we can do each day?Continue reading “What Do I Have To Do Today?”

As I write this, Soviet troops are lined up along the border with Ukraine. The US President is meeting with the Soviet Premier in discussions to ward off conflict. On another border, government forces are confronting truckers protesting various mandates. Meanwhile, news agencies report daily on the violence in our streets. So much violence andContinue reading “Where Can We Find Peace?”

What would happen to a quarterback if his team lined up without blockers? He would be sacked in a very short period of time. What would happen if a baseball team took the field with only a pitcher and catcher? The opposing team would score runs endlessly, if they could hit the ball. What wouldContinue reading “No Defense”

Pregnant women are said to possess a glow. Brides display a special radiance on their wedding day. Children’s faces light up when they see the presents under the tree on Christmas morning. We all show gratitude in our countenance for special events and gifts. Fear wipes away radiance from our faces. Instead of joy, weContinue reading “Radiance”