Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Social media is filled with stories and videos of people seemingly overreacting to perceived injustices. Incorrectly processed fast food orders cause people to yell, throw food and even attack the poor employees. Heaven forbid that a driver gets cut off in traffic or has their intended parking spot snatched away. A huge gap exists betweenContinue reading “Wants Versus Needs”

Every day we hear of the horrors that abused children and spouses suffer. We don’t necessarily hear of the families that have been abandoned by a spouse and parent. We only catch glimpses of family members who are neglected and ignored by other relatives. These stories are endless and pervasive. God has some harsh wordsContinue reading “No Excuse”

I have worked for many different companies during my life. When changing jobs, it is always important to consider salary, job requirements, company culture, career goals, among many other things. Another important consideration is the company’s benefit plans. Does the health plan meet your family’s needs at a cost acceptable to you? Is there someContinue reading “Company Benefit Plans”

When I go out to eat, I usually order water to drink. But for some reason, when I get home I feel like I need something else to drink. Water just does not satisfy my thirst. In the same way, some foods do not satisfy my hunger, at least for long. If I eat eggsContinue reading “Truly Filled”

We understand the concept of ownership from a very young age. A young child freely exclaims “Mine” when another child begins to play with his toy. We proudly declare that we bought and own a new car, although in many cases the title is still held by someone else. We make the same ownership declarationContinue reading “Certificate of Ownership”