Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Our souls constantly search for that which satisfies. We seek wealth, thinking money will satisfy our inner cravings. But riches become meaningless over time and only drive us to seek more. So we pursue fame, but fame comes and goes leaving us frustrated. Then we invest our souls in relationships, but people always disappoint. StillContinue reading “Our Soul’s Search”

We are in Atlanta with family this week. Visiting a new city, especially a large city like Atlanta, can be both exciting and frustrating. The thrill of seeing and experiencing new things is partially offset by the uncomfortable feeling of change. Trying to navigate in a big city can be daunting. You may think thatContinue reading “Making Plans”

Years ago I was trekking in the mountains when it began to rain heavily. We immediately turned back, but we had miles to go. At one point the trail ended at a muddy road. It was slippery, so I jumped down to the road. Unfortunately I sunk into the mud up to my knees. IContinue reading “Stuck In the Mud”

Jesus often said,”The Kingdom of God is at hand.” We don’t live under a monarchy, so we have trouble understanding His words. Generally in a kingdom, the king issues commands to his servants and to the general population. Besides expecting complete obedience to his commands, the king rewards servants and his subjects for faithfully performingContinue reading “Faithfulness Rewarded”

I have taken several treks in the Himalayan Mountains. On these treks we always saw porters carrying large quantities of supplies. They would put the supplies in large baskets called dokos and strap them to their heads. They carried huge loads up and down the trails. Without the porters, mountain villages wouldn’t have access toContinue reading “Rest for Our Souls”