Author Archives: Jim Gleason

A Promotion Worth Seeking

Sometimes, we come to know of a job opening within our company. The position would constitute a promotion for us and the job description is attractive to us. The job would provide us mental, emotional, and financial benefits to us, so we begin the process to apply for it. Promotions like this are good forContinue reading “A Promotion Worth Seeking”

Applications Accepted

If you have ever sought a job, you know the tensions and stress that come with the process. You hope that your qualifications match what the company is looking for. And then you trust that you will present yourself well in personal interviews. You even believe that you have the personal attributes that the companyContinue reading “Applications Accepted”

Come Alive

Sometimes, I can be watching an event when all of a sudden the  mood changes. The speaker says something amazing, an athlete accomplishes the spectacular, or the music comes to a crescendo. Then, the spectators are moved from quiet attention to stand to their feet, wildly applaud, and lift their voices in celebration. At thisContinue reading “Come Alive”

Making the Team

Most of us have tried out for a position in a play, in a musical group, for a science fair display, or making a sports team roster. Trying out brings a certain degree of fear along with the tryouts. We fear not being on the list when the accepted members are posted. Romans 8:15-16 says,Continue reading “Making the Team”

Escape Room

Have you ever been to an escape room? I went to one, but it was in a children’s science museum. This one was fairly basic. You enter and immediately find a clue. You must answer the clue directly to find and answer the next clue. After a series of clues, answered correctly, you make itContinue reading “Escape Room”