Category Archives: Labor Day

Just … STOP

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I was in the midst of writing a post for this week on an entirely different subject, when it suddenly hit me. “Oh no!” I thought. “Is it really 

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But What’s the “Main” Thing?

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

About this time in alternating years, I tend to feel bright and optimistic as Labor Day approaches. It’s a time for all of us to pause and celebrate the hard-working men and women whose determination and

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A Key to God’s Strategic Action Plan ~ Rest

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

The Labor Day holiday is a good time to remind ourselves that God considers work to be more than a physical effort. Work is spiritual as well, and God has a vested interest in how we approach it. In light … Continue reading →

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Guaranteed Benefits ~ And No Fine Print

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

Have you ever bought something that was “guaranteed for life” and discovered way too late that the exclusions hidden in the fine print made the guarantee worthless? I bought some brake pads once that were guaranteed for the life of … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s Hiring ~ But His Paychecks Always Bounce

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Focusing on the value of work and celebrating its role in maintaining the health, welfare, and economic stability of our country is a good thing. Researchers tell us that average Americans (that’s probably not you, of course, since our readers … Continue reading →

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Labor Day ~ “Workin’ on It?”

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

A scene in a movie done a few decades ago included a line that I find intriguing. The setting was one of those “wild west” towns that Hollywood is famous for creating, but while the original setting may belong in … Continue reading →

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