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Refreshers

We all know people who light up a room when they enter it. When they arrive, people flock to them and just want to be in their presence. They have a certain flare and charisma. People feel lifted up while together with them and remain so after they have left. Then there are those peopleContinue reading “Refreshers”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 19, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Refreshers

Heavenly Body

I don’t spend a lot of time looking at myself in a mirror. Generally I like to see better looking objects. Sometimes I even forget what I look like, thinking I still have the appearance of a much younger man. I also tend to forget how old I am when I begin to do somethingContinue reading “Heavenly Body”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 18, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Heavenly Body

Wonder

We are babysitting our two year old granddaughter today. She is filled with wonder at so many things. Dice with letters on them, foam balls, colorful books, bubbles and magnetic tiles can entertain her all day. Even though she has seen these things dozens of times, she enjoys each one like it is her firstContinue reading “Wonder”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 17, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Wonder

Seeing Through The Fog

Today is a foggy day in Northern Indiana. It is difficult seeing things at a distance in these conditions. You can make out the outline of distant objects, but not the fine details. I am often in a mental fog while listening to people talk. I understand the general ideas they are communicating, but can’tContinue reading “Seeing Through The Fog”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 16, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Seeing Through The Fog

Lesson Learned! Again!

Yesterday I violated a principal that I know very well. I made a quick decision based upon my instincts and personal desires. I didn’t take much time to think about it and I certainly didn’t stop to pray about it. I didn’t ask God for wisdom or help. Later, I was convicted about my impatienceContinue reading “Lesson Learned! Again!”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 15, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Lesson Learned! Again!

Citizenship

Citizenship brings with it certain rights and privileges. However, those privileges vary widely from place to place. I have traveled to over 50 countries and have seen firsthand some of these differences. While Americans enjoy great freedoms, citizens of other countries do not. Many cannot choose where they go or even what job they canContinue reading “Citizenship”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 14, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Citizenship

Knowledge Versus Love

I think that I know a lot about some subjects. Ask me questions in these areas and I am confident that I can answer. I have spent a lot of time in these areas and have researched these topics well. Mind you, there are not many subjects that I have good knowledge about. However, thereContinue reading “Knowledge Versus Love”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 13, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Knowledge Versus Love

The Next Big Thing

We are always looking for the next big thing. The newest fashion, the big game, the next scandal, new love, next big celebrity, a job change or promotion, or a higher salary all absorb our thoughts. The next big thing rarely satisfies our yearning. When it does come, we may be thrilled for the moment,Continue reading “The Next Big Thing”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 12, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on The Next Big Thing

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for today called for rain throughout the day. Except for just a few drops early, it has been dry all day. Weather forecasting is based on science, but not an exact science. A local television station promotes their forecast as “first, fast, and accurate. ” Uh, not today. Too many variables affectContinue reading “Weather Forecast”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 11, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Weather Forecast

Celebrity Judges

Television carries so many celebrity judge shows these days. They come in all varieties and seem to cover all sorts of legal issues. I wonder about their qualifications. They seem to be more concerned with showmanship than justice. I would make a very poor judge. I tend to judge people quickly and based upon howContinue reading “Celebrity Judges”

Posted byJim GleasonMarch 10, 2021Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Celebrity Judges

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