Monthly Archives: December 2020

Putting that Christmas Joy to Work

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

As this post is going out, the dawn of the morning after Christmas has arrived, and we’ve all been greeted by the aftermath of yesterday’s festivities. Regardless of what the day looks and feels like at this at this point, … Continue reading →

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“Highlighting” Bethlehem

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

As I prayerfully pondered our Christmas edition for 2020, it occurred to me that my wonderful wife has picked up one of God’s practices that I hadn’t really considered before. It appears that both of them are inveterate “highlighters.” If … Continue reading →

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2020, A Year of Dashed Expectations ~ Except for One

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Familiarity can be comforting. Life feels simpler and more manageable when we know what to expect. And in the interest of full disclosure, I must admit that I like routines. My wife would be quick to affirm that there are … Continue reading →

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“Seedless” ~ OK for Grapes, but not for the Gospel

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

It was a beautiful morning, and I was pleasantly munching on a handful of grapes as I sat at my desk working on what I hoped would be my next blog post. The sweet little purple tidbits were a healthy … Continue reading →

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