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My Rock

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 25, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on My Rock

Overcoming

If you are like me, you periodically come across obstacles that seem too great to overcome. I have been given job assignments that I don’t feel qualified to do. I have faced life situations that I have no idea how to handle. I have questions for which I can see no answer. The world tellsContinue reading “Overcoming”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 24, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Overcoming

God Chose

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 24, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on God Chose

Unselfish Prayers

At a very early age we learn to ask for things. The baby moves its head reflexively to find mother’s milk. The infant is constantly asking for food and toys. We put a child in Santa’s lap in the mall, so that the child can ask Santa for what is truly desired at Christmas. SomeContinue reading “Unselfish Prayers”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 23, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Unselfish Prayers

Supplications

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 23, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Supplications

Game Show

The television game show “Let’s Make a Deal” is based upon contestants making choices. The options are limited and contain an unseen risk of losing out on great prizes. The final choice involves three doors and hints about what is behind the doors. The contestants can win big prizes or get “zonked” and lose whatContinue reading “Game Show”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 22, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Game Show

Daily Choice

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 22, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Daily Choice

Fresh Outlook

I grew up in southern California enjoying the sunshine and beaches. Now I live in Indiana. The weather is a far departure from what I grew up with. I have been here 8 years and still have not adjusted. The winter seems abnormally long and the cold weather and lack of sunshine can get toContinue reading “Fresh Outlook”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 21, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Fresh Outlook

Change of Seasons

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 21, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Change of Seasons

Peacemakers

I know some people, some famous and others not so much, that seem to inspire arguments and disputes. Everywhere they go people are offended and often even outraged at the actions and/or words of these offensive people. I have to admit, I have inspired my own share of arguments out of my own insensitivity andContinue reading “Peacemakers”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 20, 2023Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Peacemakers

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