Author Archives: Jim Gleason

I grew up in a large metropolitan area. So I don’t know much about the agricultural concerns of the area I now live in. I understand a few things simply by observation over the last several years. I learned when the farmers plant and harvest the corn. I have seen them rotate the crops fromContinue reading “Sow What?”

Today I discovered yet another flaw in my thinking. I have been making decisions affected by my inward belief that I am not going to live much longer. I have no idea how much longer I have, but I also have no real indication that my death is imminent. Sure, I have some health issues.Continue reading “Flawed Thinking”

I took a physics class in both high school and college. Unfortunately, I don’t remember much from either class. I do remember a few properties of light, however. Light and darkness are mutually exclusive. When light comes, darkness flees. Some colors reflect light while other colors absorb light. In the Bible, God and His truthContinue reading “Properties of Light”

When we started to have children, many years ago, I wanted to make sure that I would fulfill every promise I made. I remembered being hurt when my parents did not or could not fulfill promises made to me. I didn’t want to inflict the same hurt upon my children. Unfortunately, as we go throughContinue reading “Faithful Promises”

We all know people who light up a room when they enter it. When they arrive, people flock to them and just want to be in their presence. They have a certain flare and charisma. People feel lifted up while together with them and remain so after they have left. Then there are those peopleContinue reading “Refreshers”

I don’t spend a lot of time looking at myself in a mirror. Generally I like to see better looking objects. Sometimes I even forget what I look like, thinking I still have the appearance of a much younger man. I also tend to forget how old I am when I begin to do somethingContinue reading “Heavenly Body”

We are babysitting our two year old granddaughter today. She is filled with wonder at so many things. Dice with letters on them, foam balls, colorful books, bubbles and magnetic tiles can entertain her all day. Even though she has seen these things dozens of times, she enjoys each one like it is her firstContinue reading “Wonder”

Today is a foggy day in Northern Indiana. It is difficult seeing things at a distance in these conditions. You can make out the outline of distant objects, but not the fine details. I am often in a mental fog while listening to people talk. I understand the general ideas they are communicating, but can’tContinue reading “Seeing Through The Fog”

Yesterday I violated a principal that I know very well. I made a quick decision based upon my instincts and personal desires. I didn’t take much time to think about it and I certainly didn’t stop to pray about it. I didn’t ask God for wisdom or help. Later, I was convicted about my impatienceContinue reading “Lesson Learned! Again!”

Citizenship brings with it certain rights and privileges. However, those privileges vary widely from place to place. I have traveled to over 50 countries and have seen firsthand some of these differences. While Americans enjoy great freedoms, citizens of other countries do not. Many cannot choose where they go or even what job they canContinue reading “Citizenship”