Author Archives: Jim Gleason

Competition in the marketplace is called the Rat Race. To get ahead, people at times ruthlessly promote their own agenda. They are willing to knock someone else down so they can further themselves. Winners sacrifice much to move ahead, receive promotions, obtain financial benefits and gain notoriety. The benefits of winning can be spectacular, butContinue reading “The Rat Race”

If I remember correctly, in the story of the Grinch who stole Christmas, the Grinch’s heart is portrayed as cold as stone. His cold heart causes him to act harshly toward others, going so far as stealing Christmas presents and decorations. Then he is moved to kindness in giving to someone else. Suddenly his coldContinue reading “Warm Heart”

Life can feel random at times. Why do circumstances fall like they do for us? Why does it seem like certain people have all the luck? Why do bad things keep happening to me? Why am I even here or why was I born? It may seem like our birth was some random event. OfContinue reading “Why Me?”

The apostle Paul had many attributes that he could boast about in his day. He was highly educated, fervently religious, blameless under his religion, and part of the upper class. Yet, he did have his weaknesses. Physically he wasn’t much to look at. Despite his high position in society, he wasn’t a great speaker. AsContinue reading “Greater Power”

Life is full of choices. Some choices are made for us, like getting picked for the team or the job. Most of the time we are making the choices, like who to marry and where to live. And still other times circumstances and environment impact even the choices that we make. Regardless, throughout each dayContinue reading “Life Changing Choices”