Author Archives: Jim Gleason

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”

After a week of frigid temperatures and snow, the sun has come out today. Today’s high temperature is in the 40s, so the snow and ice is melting. The snow was beautiful, but dangers lurked beneath the snow. Even this morning we went into a skid over the ice while breaking for a stop sign.Continue reading “Like the Sun Over Ice”

Today I walked around a lake in the morning and alongside a river later in the day. The surfaces of the lake and the river were both covered by ice and snow. It made for beautiful scenery, especially at sunrise. But the beauty covered up the great danger. It hasn’t been cold enough for aContinue reading “Icy Waters”

What are the signs of a mature person? Making wise decisions is surely one sign. A mature person takes responsibility for his or her actions. This person has gathered knowledge through experience to live wisely. A certain amount of selflessness and caring for others also characterize the mature person. I am sure that you canContinue reading “Signs of Maturity”