Author Archives: Jim Gleason

When we lived in Nepal we saw the Hindu religion practiced openly. Their festivals were celebrations of color, dance, and noise. People went out of their way to demonstrate their fervor. Animal sacrifices were public so everyone could know who was devoted. Loud prayers were also publicly offered. People would often incur much debt toContinue reading “All For Show”

In our area, every business seems to be hiring. “Now Hiring ” signs are everywhere. Many advertise signing bonuses, higher pay, and more benefits. The competition amongst businesses is fierce. The prospective employee not only has a choice of where to work but what benefits are to be chosen. I wonder what benefits carry theContinue reading “Bonuses and Benefits”

Our culture is diametrically opposed to the idea of contentment. Advertising pounds us relentlessly with the promise of obtaining more. The American Dream is to acquire a more financial success and personal possessions. We want to have the latest and greatest stuff and always more of it. We make significant sacrifices in the pursuit ofContinue reading “Difference Between Contentment and Complacency”

I was first diagnosed with diabetes seven years ago. Immediately I was sent to a nutrition doctor. The doctor rightly told me about nutritional changes that would help me lower my blood sugar. In my stubbornness, I told her that I could make some small changes to my diet but that I was not willingContinue reading “Self-control”

I am usually thinking ahead. My thoughts take me down the path that I expect to take, a path that I think I control. Somehow I rarely see the unexpected U-Turn or sudden right turn just ahead. Suddenly things seem out of control. Fortunately, they are only out of my control. God is still inContinue reading “Lose Control”