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Monthly Archives: August 2025
Time to Apply a “Dash of Salt”
Last week we wrapped up our Ears to Hear series. It was little more than a mere introduction to some
Posted in Cultural Context, Devotional, Exclusivity, Faith, Family, and Culture, Insights, Right Side Up, Wake Up Calls
Tagged A Dash of Salt, false teachers, Gallagher's Pen, he calls his own sheep by name, Right Side Up Thinking in an Upside Down World, Ron Gallagher, seasoned with salt, the sheep hear his voice, they do not know the voice of strangers, Time to Apply a Dash of Salt, You are the salt of the earth
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Ears to Hear ~ Part III: Developing a “Natural” Response
With the exception of last week’s unanticipated break since the first post in our Ears to ‘Hear’ series, we’ve been considering that familiar admonition that
Taking a Break . . .
In the midst of this very demanding week, something Jesus said came to mind, and it seemed to speak to me in a personal way. It was part of
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Tagged Gallagher's Pen, Ron Gallagher, Taking a Break
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Ears to ‘Hear’ ~ Part I
Sometimes changing our approach to a routine task or activity is a good thing, even though it might feel a bit awkward. I’m experiencing that awkward feeling right now because I’m