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Slothful

I woke up this morning feeling weak. My morning walk was much shorter and I am having trouble motivating myself. I don’t know why I feel this way. I got plenty of sleep. Perhaps it is jetlag. So far I don’t think it is anything serious. If you are like me, we face times andContinue reading “Slothful”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 17, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Slothful

Genuine Love

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 17, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Genuine Love

Did You See That?

Suddenly a dolphin pops out of the water next to the boat you are in. Or a player makes a diving catch at the ballgame you’re attending? Or your child takes his or her first steps. Then somebody exclaims, “did you see that?” Everyone whoops, claps and laughs in shared enjoyment of a wonderful suddenContinue reading “Did You See That?”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 16, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Did You See That?

Open Our Eyes

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 16, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Open Our Eyes

Fallen Celebrity

In the news this morning the story of another “influencer” dying while taking the ultimate selfie was reported. In an effort to garner more attention, she took too big a risk and lost everything. Many people are desperate to get attention and be famous. The lure of celebrity is strong and the avenues to gainContinue reading “Fallen Celebrity”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 15, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Fallen Celebrity

Rivalries

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 15, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Rivalries

Weather Forecast

In our area the weather forecast comes on the news four times or more each half hour. I don’t know whether they think we will forget the previous forecast given five minutes before or it’s that nobody watches the news program for very long. Frankly I have stopped watching the news on TV. If IContinue reading “Weather Forecast”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 14, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Weather Forecast

Selflessness

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 14, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Selflessness

Religious Tradition

I didn’t grow up in the church, so it wasn’t until after I became a believer that I became aware of church traditions. Prayer, communion, membership, and worship were all new to me. Then I began to learn about the different traditions in various churches. Some have ideas about how you should dress in church.Continue reading “Religious Tradition”

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 13, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Religious Tradition

Words and Actions

Posted byJim GleasonJuly 13, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Words and Actions

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