Monthly Archives: July 2019

A Circus Comes to Town

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I went to a circus once. The traveling extravaganza brought their big tent to our small town of about 2,500 and afforded me several priceless first-time experiences, like animals I had never seen. Our little family farm had been home … Continue reading →

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Emojis Don’t Say It All

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Have you noticed how our language seems to be devolving into a pictographic system? Our native language is being reduced to a rapidly expanding collection of symbols that are morphing into a unique language all its own. Signs at busy … Continue reading →

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Jesus ~ Vs. Our Five Basic Fears

Posted on July 13, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

There were two diving boards on the platform of our county’s only public “swimming hole,” a place I only got to visit two or three times a year. At the relentless urging of a couple of my friends, I found … Continue reading →

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Putting the Brakes on Poetic License

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I love Christian music. Well… perhaps I should rephrase that. I love most Christian music. Music that extols and celebrates the grace and truth that Jesus personified generates gratitude and praise, but there are challenges involved in translating the Word … Continue reading →

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