Author Archives: Jim Gleason

When our children were young, Christmas was a great time. We enjoyed the family togetherness and joy surrounding that season. We have many cherished memories from those Christmases. Except for the frustration of assembling toys and electronics. I was like a lot of males and usually started putting together these gifts without looking at theContinue reading “Owner’s Manual”

As my wife were walking along the Mill Race Canal Trail this afternoon, we stopped and watched as a very tall tree was cut down. Although it was interesting to see, it also brought a sense of sadness to me. The tree was majestic and provided beauty and shade along the canal. I suppose thatContinue reading “Tree of Life”

A farmer doesn’t sow seeds only in a corner of his land and expect to reap a crop equal to one where seeds are planted in all the field. Farmers also don’t sow a few seeds and expect a large harvest. In order to maximize the farmer’s harvest, the farmer must plant a large amountContinue reading “Bountiful Blessings”

I used to work the sound board at church. As such I had a role in adjusting the volume and tone of the vocalists to enhance the harmony of their voices. The vocalists had to hear the other singers and instruments and adjust their singing to accomplish the harmony that they desired. If one singerContinue reading “Living in Harmony”

We don’t use the word “redeemed” very often these days. Years ago it was used to to describe the process by which we earned money in exchange for returned glass bottles. Now that’s called recycling. But the word redeemed was used in the horrifying process of slavery. A slave could have been redeemed for cashContinue reading “Redeemed”