Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Walking in Darkness

Every morning, I walk six to eight miles. It is almost always still dark when I set out. The darkness creates a problem for me as I can’t see some tree roots and uneven surfaces. So I sometimes trip and fall, suffering the scrapes and bruises caused by my careless steps in the darkness. IContinue reading “Walking in Darkness”

Missed Blessings

We may regret the investment we didn’t make, the friendship we didn’t cultivate, the vacation we didn’t take, or the missed job opportunity. But we often don’t consider the blessings we miss out on by neglecting to do the good things for others that we had power to do. Proverbs 3:27 says, “Do not withholdContinue reading “Missed Blessings”

Surround Sound

We are familiar with the technology of SurroundSound. It allows us to more easily place ourselves within the action we see on the screen by surrounding us with the sounds of the action. Isaiah 30:21 says, “And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when youContinue reading “Surround Sound”

Delighting In Our Children

I get the biggest and best thrills from watching my own children and grandchildren. We have made it a practice to go to every game, concert, performance, and award ceremony that our kids are involved in and these events delight our hearts. In addition, it is just an awesome privilige and joy to watch themContinue reading “Delighting In Our Children”

I Am Grateful for the Provision

Our needs are met in a variety of ways.  Most often, we work and thus are able to provide for our own physical needs. We depend upon health care professionals to care for our health needs. Our needs for love and support are often provided for by family and friends. We may have other needsContinue reading “I Am Grateful for the Provision”