Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Jesus told the story of a man with two sons. The man asked both sons to go and work in his fields. One son told his father that he would go and work, but he did not do either. The other son said that he would not go, but did go into the fields andContinue reading “Real Service”

What radical changes have you made that changed your life completely and forever? When we move out of our parent’s house for school or work, living on our own changes our priorities and the things we do each day. Getting married and having children alters our priorities and how we spend our time. Perhaps changingContinue reading “Radical Change”

I love watching track and field. Despite the competition, athletes in this sport seem to share bond that many other sports don’t generate. It is common to observe opposing athletes in congenial conversations with each other. It is also common to watch athletes from one team not only cheer on their teammates, but also encourageContinue reading “Not Enough”

Merchants have made it easy for us to buy their products or services. We can use a credit or debit card by inserting it into a machine, swiping it through the machine, or simply tapping the card or phone on the machine. Of course, we can also pay cash or purchase the items online byContinue reading “A High Price”

How many times per day are you the recipient of encouraging words? Personally, I cannot recall the last time someone gave me an encouraging word. Why do we hear so little encouragement? The opposite seems to be true. I hear a lot of criticism, not just directed toward me, but seemingly toward almost everyone. WeContinue reading “Encouraging Words”