Author Archives: Jim Gleason

My wife and I spent the last two days in Chicago. I love the city.  And, of course, I love the Cubs. I love the lakeside and the riverside. Chicago has its share of problems, but there is also a lot to enjoy. Getting around Chicago can be difficult. We’ve been there several times, soContinue reading “Lost in the City”

Years ago there was a children’s book titled something along the lines of The Little Train Engine Who Could. That title is probably not correct, but the theme of the story was that the train engine overcame obstacles by believing that he could. He repeated the phrase “I think I can ” until he finallyContinue reading ““I Think I Can…””

The sun rose this morning, just like it has since creation. We can count on it because it has been proven to true over a long time. Jesus rose from the grave 2000 years ago. We believe this truth because it has been proven to be true in history and in the lives of millionsContinue reading “The Son Also Rose”

If you were to look in my closet, you would find mostly t-shirts and jeans. When I was working, I had to wear a shirt and tie. But I have always been a casual wear type of guy, much more comfortable in jeans than a suit. I still have a suit, but I don’t knowContinue reading “Royal Clothing”

As I get older I seem to fall into more routines. I don’t even think about it, they just happen. Some routines are good, as they remind me of things I need to do, like take my medicines. Other routines can get in the way of doing something better or thinking of different ways toContinue reading “Routines”

In one of my previous jobs I had to fly quite frequently. In fact I flew to San Francisco, where we had another office, 27 times one year. On the plus side I did get to fly to Hawaii 11 times in another year. The flying got to be so familiar that I wouldn’t evenContinue reading “Answer to the Why Question”

Do you remember the television show Lifestyles of The Rich and Famous? Every week the host would visit the estates, mansions and palaces of celebrities, world leaders and the wealthy. We were taken on virtual tours through these properties and exposed to the most lavish accommodations and features available. I dare say that this showContinue reading “Lavish Living”

Obviously, I am retired now, but I had a job from the time I was 15 years old. I worked in a liquor store, hospital, schools, banks, fast food restaurant, church, and offices. For the last 15 years of employment I was a missionary, first in Nepal and then in all of Asia. Some ofContinue reading “At Work”

My wife and I are in the process of buying a condominium. After renting for six years, it has become more economical to buy. As with any house we could acquire, the condo needs some work, if for nothing else but to make it more comfortable for us. The problem is that I am notContinue reading “Building a Home”

Have you ever watched the Ironman Triathlon? These incredible athletes swim more than 2 miles, bike more than 100 miles and run 26 miles. They battle the heat, pain, exhaustion and mental agony for more than 8 hours. What makes them endure so much pain and continue on? It is the Finish Line. They endureContinue reading “Ironman Triathlon”