Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Today, a passionate shout for liberty can be heard across our country and in many parts of the world. People have felt confined within mandates, lockdowns and other restrictions for too long. Rightly or wrongly, they are raising their voices for the rollback of restrictions. But do laws necessarily restrict our liberties? Sometimes, yes theyContinue reading “True Freedom”

Today I walked for several miles along the St.Joseph River. The sun was shining and the air was crisp, as I took in the beauty of the river and its snow covered banks. As rivers go, the St. Joseph River is not long or wide, but it is a vital source of water for theContinue reading “The River of God is Full”

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?”