Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Have you ever forgotten something really important. As I get older it is getting harder and harder to remember things. So far I haven’t forgotten something really important, but names and events are sometimes difficult to immediately recall. It can be embarrassing and awkward. But I certainly do not want to offend anyone with myContinue reading “Never Forgotten”

When I am involved in a conversation, I often find myself with self-centered thoughts. How can I turn this conversation to me? Can I say something brilliant to get them to respect me? What are they missing that I can add to this topic? Many of my thoughts concern efforts to draw the attention ofContinue reading “Relationship Goals”

The auto mechanic promised to have the car fixed by five. Now, he says it will take two more days and you have no way to get home from work today and to work for the next two days. Plus you have to get your daughter to piano lessons and your son to soccer practice.Continue reading “Promises Kept”

I frequently use an online ticket broker to purchase tickets to sporting events and concerts. Of course, it is imperative to use a properly approved and trusted broker to ensure the tickets are valid for entry to the events. It can be embarrassing and costly to buy invalid tickets. Coming before God’s throne requires thatContinue reading “Having a Valid Ticket”

The other day I was walking on a trail around a lake. It had recently snowed so the trail was covered. I made it about three-quarters of the way around the lake when I suddenly lost the trail. I searched for the trail in many directions but couldn’t find it. I even asked a coupleContinue reading “Lost on the Trail”