Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Have you ever said something that someone misunderstood and it was blown way out of proportion? Or have you heard something and did not respond properly? Sometimes words or phrases can be misunderstood and then wrong conclusions are drawn. The same is true for actions. We are not very good judges of other people’s intentionsContinue reading “What Does That Mean?”

Yesterday was Christmas. Today we reenter into real life. All the presents have been opened, all the thank yous have been given, and all the joy has been spread. How can we make the following days meaningful and continue to receive blessings? In Matthew 6:33 Jesus is quoted as saying, “But seek first the kingdomContinue reading “Opening Gifts”

What is so important about Christmas? Well, lots of good things happen on Christmas. Families come together to feast and celebrate. Gifts are given and received, mostly out of generous spirits. Kindness is displayed in selfishless acts of goodness. Laughter fills the houses and joy is in the air. All of this is good andContinue reading “This Day”

It is a dark and gloomy day around here. The sun has not come out at all and is not forecasted to appear today. And yet it is Christmas Eve, which brings joyous celebrations around the city. Many people will join with their families in feasts and laughter. Children are filled with hope as toContinue reading “Joy in the Shadows”

What does your mind drift off to when you have a free moment? What do you think about when you don’t have to think about something else? At times like these our free thoughts tell us something about ourselves. Are we fretting about future events? Perhaps we are regretting past choices. Maybe we are thinkingContinue reading “Free Thoughts”