Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Who Said That?

Watching or reading the news can be confusing and frustrating at times. It is difficult to determine the reliability of the information given to us. Some sources are not knowledgeable and can be extremely biased. Other times the information is distorted by the conveyor of the news. Where can we find truth that will helpContinue reading “Who Said That?”

“It Is Finished”

I am the type of person that loves to finish projects. I don’t like the clutter that unfinished projects cause. So I do much better on work that can be declared, “done”, in a very short time. I don’t do as well with projects that required continued follow-up, revisions, and upkeeep. John 19:30 says, “WhenContinue reading ““It Is Finished””

Born Again

Sometimes, we come in contact with people who completely change our lives. It may be finding the love of our lives that we soon marry, have children with, and build a life together with. Or we may have life changing experiences, like health diagnosis, job opportunities, or moving to new areas.   I Peter 1:3 says,Continue reading “Born Again”

Spring Rain

I don’t know what it is like in your area, but in our area, the transition from winter to spring is not smooth. We may have a few spring-like days, but then go right back to freezing temperatures again. We tend to bounce back and forth between winter weather and spring temperatures. The rains prepareContinue reading “Spring Rain”

According to the Map

I hike a lot of nature trails. Often, maps of these trails are available online. If the map is reliable and/or the trail is marked well, following the trail is usually easy. However, the maps don’t tell me about the hills, fallen trees, and other obstacles, making the trail more difficult. I must find theContinue reading “According to the Map”