Author Archives: Jim Gleason
Road Trip
We are familiar with the roads we have taken to get where we are. The smooth roads, the bumpy roads, the dangerous roads, the U turns, the side trips, and the hard roads are well known by us. Now we face the roads ahead. We may come to forks in the road and not knowContinue reading “Road Trip”
His Eye Is Upon Us
Knowing Where To Go
Years ago, when we first moved to Nepal, we initially had a hard time finding the right store to purchase what we needed. Stationery stores, grocery stores, furniture stores, and hardware stores each carried items that were not available in the same type of store in America. By trial and error, we eventually figured outContinue reading “Knowing Where To Go”
“To Whom Shall We Go?”
Erosion
It seems that the things that we create erode over time. You can visit the great buildings of ages past, but you will see damage caused by man and nature. You can visit history museums and find artifacts of great civilization, but you will also observe the damage of time and enviornment have inflicted onContinue reading “Erosion”
Imperishable
Sticking To Us
Some things are inherently sticky. Glue is made to stick things together, although it seems for me that it always sticks the wrong things together. Our reputations seem to follow us wherever we go. Our values and beliefs also stick with us and are reflected in our actions. Psalm 23:6 says, “Surely goodness and mercyContinue reading “Sticking To Us”
Goodness That Follow Us
Waters Move
One of my favorite things that I love about hiking in nature, is the variety and beauty of bodies of water. Rivers flow and waves visit the shores of lakes and seas. Yet, the waters still take me to a place of peace. Rarely, are the waters perfectly still, but the sounds and sights calmContinue reading “Waters Move”
Reluctant Retiree 