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Gifted for What?

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 10, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Gifted for What?

Got Peace?

This morning I am experiencing an anxious feeling. There is no event or concern that is driving this feeling. I don’t normally feel like this. What could be causing this uneasiness? Colossians 3:15 says, “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And beContinue reading “Got Peace?”

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 9, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Got Peace?

Peaceful Hearts

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 9, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Peaceful Hearts

Walking in Darkness

Many mornings, like today, I begin my hikes in darkness. The darkness hides many of the dangers along the path. Raised tree roots can easily trip me up. Approaching strangers may not see me and crash into me or they may use the cover of darkness to do me harm. I may not recognize suddenContinue reading “Walking in Darkness”

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 8, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Walking in Darkness

Light of the World

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 8, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Light of the World

Walk in Endurance

This morning I hiked a trail that was new to me. It was beautiful and I really enjoyed the scenery. I had checked out the trail on Google yesterday. It appeared to be about 6.5 miles long. However, as I was hiking, the trail seemed to be longer than I expected. The mileage markers stoppedContinue reading “Walk in Endurance”

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 7, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Walk in Endurance

Persevere in Faith

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 7, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Persevere in Faith

Head in the Clouds

As I took my morning hike I looked up and saw a cloud covered sky. In some ways that was disappointing for me. I love to see the moon, stars, and planets while I hike. But, of course, clouds do serve many good purposes. They often bring the rain that nourishes the earth and crops.Continue reading “Head in the Clouds”

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 6, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Head in the Clouds

Coming in a Cloud

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 6, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Coming in a Cloud

Learn From the Master

A serious art student goes to a master artist to learn the intricacies of fine art. A carpentry apprentice learns the skills of the trade from one with knowledge drawn from experience. An athlete with great potential seeks the best coaching to refine his abilities. These novices seek to learn from the best so thatContinue reading “Learn From the Master”

Posted byJim GleasonSeptember 5, 2022Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Learn From the Master

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