Category Archives: New Year’s

A Celebration We Tend to Dismiss ~ But Shouldn’t

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I realize this is New Year’s Eve, and that it’s time to shift gears. In the days ahead, we’ll be turning off the Christmas lights and packing the decorations away for another year. For many, leaving Christmas behind can

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Fasting ~ Not “If”, but “When”

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Sometimes God directs us to think about things and do things that are, to say the least, not high on our list of favorite spiritual subjects. This is one of those times. Today we’re going to resist the enticing urges … Continue reading →

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A Bold Approach to 2022

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Welcome to 2022!  As always, mixed reactions were waiting to greet the new year. Some of us are thanking God that we’ve finally left 2021 behind and hoping that major improvements will begin and that life will get back to … Continue reading →

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Defeating the Dark Times ~ The Plan for 2021

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

As we step across the threshold into 2021, I’m about to share a carefully researched and amazingly insightful observation that’s just too powerful and revealing to keep to myself. Ready? Take a deep breath, because here it comes . . … Continue reading →

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Seizing the Moment ~ or Something Far Better?

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

It seems as though everywhere we’ve looked for the past few days, we’ve been reminded that we just turned a significant page on our calendars. It’s a natural time to contemplate the future and consider what lies ahead. Where I … Continue reading →

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Immune System Maintenance ~ Protecting the Protector

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Not that it ever works, but for years I’ve suggested that if anyone decides to surprise me with some kind of party or event, they should let me know in advance. That way, I could put it on my calendar … Continue reading →

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