Author Archives: Jim Gleason

My favorite place to find some peace and rest is at the beach. I grew up in Southern California and spent a lot of time at the beach. When I am able to go to the beach these days, memories flood back and soothe my soul. As soon as I feel the sand beneath myContinue reading “Life’s a Beach”

Why is it so hard to find encouragement and to give encouragement? I am not talking about empty flattery, but words that reach down into the soul of another and bring light and hope. Every day I need someone to come to me with words that build me up. We are so prone to sarcasm,Continue reading “Building Up Not Tearing Down”

In the courtroom, judges and juries listen to and see evidence in order to ascertain the truth and make a valid judgment. Witnesses will attest to their knowledge of the events and circumstances. Pertinent physical evidence will be presented and evaluated. Scientific research will be added to determine the validity of the evidence. Statements willContinue reading “Forensics of Faith”

As the temperatures outside fall, the thermostat inside is set at increasing levels. We compromise and set the thermostat at a level that is too low for her and too high for me, but bearable for both of us. If only it was so easy to regulate our internal emotional temperature. For instance, I amContinue reading “Climate Control”

As a kid, do you remember saying “That’s not fair” at some perceived injustice. When my sister or I said that phrase, it usually had to do with desserts. One of us would complain that the other received more than we did. Perhaps you complained that your sibling was allowed to do something that youContinue reading “That’s Not Fair”