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Thoughts on life and faith after unexpected life changes at an advanced age

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You Are So Loved

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 30, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on You Are So Loved

A Hidden Treasure

A few years ago, a wealthy man hid a million dollars somewhere in New Mexico. He publicized the existence of the hidden treasure and periodically published clues to its location in the form of riddles. Dozens of treasure hunters began the hunt for the treasure. I believe that someone finally found the million dollars recently.Continue reading “A Hidden Treasure”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 29, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on A Hidden Treasure

No Longer a Mystery

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 29, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on No Longer a Mystery

Imprint of Majesty

At the Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, you can see the handprints of various celebrities on the Walk of Fame. But you can’t discern anything about these people from the handprints and autographs in the clay. You can look at a photograph and discern a little more about a person than from a handprint. ButContinue reading “Imprint of Majesty”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 28, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Imprint of Majesty

Majesty

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 28, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Majesty

Hospitality

My sister and brother-in-law have come to visit for a few days. Since we live in the Midwest and they live in California, we don’t see each other very often. So we are happy to have them stay with us. I admit that I am not the best at showing hospitality, but I will giveContinue reading “Hospitality”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 27, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Hospitality

Contribution

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 27, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Contribution

Good Soil

On my morning hike I watched as the rain began to fall. I saw the water trickle down into the street gutters. My hope was that the water would be captured for good use. Rain is most productive when it lands on good soil. Good soil receives the rain and combines it with its ownContinue reading “Good Soil”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 26, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Good Soil

Showers From Above

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 26, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Showers From Above

I Need to Answer This Call

This morning I hiked to Fidler Pond around the time of sunrise. I love the beauty of sunrises. From a small single point of light on the horizon, the sun rises and illuminates the heavens and the earth. The colors are spectacular and cheer my soul. Sunrises also remind me of God’s invitation to us.Continue reading “I Need to Answer This Call”

Posted byJim GleasonOctober 25, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on I Need to Answer This Call

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