Author Archives: Jim Gleason

They used to say that you could tell what a person values by looking at their checkbook. In other words, what people spend their money on reflects their interests and priorities. I realize that this saying does not have the same impact today when checkbooks are not used much, but the truth remains that weContinue reading “A Look Into the Checkbook of Life”

A defendant stands before the judge awaiting punishment for the despicable crimes he committed. He still wears the dirty clothes that bear the marks of his crimes. The criminal has been found guilty. He deserves the death penalty. Before the judge can make his judgment, another man enters the courtroom. This man is impeccably dressedContinue reading “A Higher Court”

Our culture can be characterized by a disposable love. We tend to love only for a season. The possessions that we say we love, quickly wear out and are replaced by new loveable things. The values that we treasure are superceded by new values that better serve our desires. Even loving relationships are disposed ofContinue reading “Throw Away Love”

We use different types of guards to protect ourselves and others. In football the offensive guard protects the quarterback from defensive linemen. Face guards and mouth guards secure those body parts from injury. On a bridge the guardrail keeps cars on the road and drivers safe. Security personnel guard property and people from attack andContinue reading “Using Guards to Protect”

Most people do not like change. We resist it and complain about it. When change comes on the job, our first response is to question and grumble, at least until we realize that the change was good after all. If our favorite store alters its layout or selection we are tempted to never return, evenContinue reading “He Will Not Change”