Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Abraham’s story is told in the first book of the Bible, Genesis, and retold by the apostle Paul in the New Testament book of Romans. God spoke to Abraham and told him to move to a land that he did not know. Along with these instructions, God gave Abraham a promise. Abraham was told thatContinue reading “Abraham’s Faith”

All of us have experienced our share of rejection. They said “No” when we applied for the job of a lifetime. She said “No” when we casually invited her to coffee. The bank said “No” when we applied for the loan to save our business or buy our dream home. Rejection comes in many formsContinue reading “Rejection”

Do you remember the days before GPS? We used to rely on bulky and awkward maps to get where we wanted to go. Sometimes we were given verbal or written directions from someone who said they knew how to get there. Then there was always the backseat driver who always claimed to know the way.Continue reading “GPS for the Soul”

Every time I look into a mirror I find something else that I want to make better. These days I see the absence of hair, at least hair where I would like more of it to be. I find sags and wrinkles that I want to firm up. Dark spots appear unannounced and unpredictable. MyContinue reading “A Better Me”

As I get older, I look forward more to rest at the end of the day. It is funny how sleep is important for us at the beginning of life and near the end. Babies need their sleep as they are growing and learning at an incredible pace. Seniors need our sleep to replenish ourContinue reading “Anxiety Antidote”