Author Archives: Jim Gleason

You’re in a long line at the grocery store and in a hurry. The person at the cashier is taking forever to find coupons in her purse. Or you are sailing along the Interstate highway when a car comes out of nowhere and dangerously cuts in front of you. Perhaps your teenage son ignores yourContinue reading “Short Fuse”

I was just watching the United States volleyball team play their first match of the Olympics. I was struck by their amazing athleticism. It seemed that they could jump like the high jumpers, strike the ball with accuracy of sharpshooters, and have gymnastic abilities all at the same time. Many of them were in theirContinue reading “Olympic Volleyball”

This morning we had some lightning and thunder. I grew up in Southern California. We would occasionally experience thunder and lightning. But I never experienced a powerful storm until I heard and felt the lightning and thunder of North Texas. Windows rattled and even parked cars were moved by the force of the wind andContinue reading “Thunder and Lightning”

Several years ago I went to professional counselors, and eventually to a psychiatrist, to help me deal with difficult situations. They listened to me and gave me godly advice to deal with my problems. As good as this advice was, and as much as it helped me, it was still limited. You see, the counselContinue reading “Advice From One Who Knows”

I think that it is safe to say that we all hate hypocrisy. It seems to be everywhere. Politicians speak of lofty ideals but violate those ideals in their personal lives. Spiritual leaders hold their congregations in bondage to their rules while living by lesser standards. Educators often teach one set of morality and liveContinue reading “Hypocrisy”