Category Archives: Holidays

A Valentine’s Day Afterthought

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Curiosity is an intriguing phenomenon. The first thing I recall being taught about curiosity was that it has a lethal effect on cats. No one bothered to explain to me exactly how that process worked, and I don’t recall anyone … 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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Another Look at Re-Gifting (Christmas Story 3 from the Book Series)

Posted on December 28, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

As we come to the end of Christmas week 2019, we’re wrapping up our series of Christmas excerpts from my book, Right Side Up Thinking in an Upside Down World. Producing the book was a challenging, exciting, and rewarding process … Continue reading →

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Ambushed at Walmart (Christmas Story 2 from the Book Series)

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Continuing on with our Christmas series as announced earlier, we’re sharing with our readers something that’s not only special to us, but that we hope may be a source of blessing and encouragement for you. Through the end of the … Continue reading →

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Christmas ~ Same Old Thing (Story 1 from the Book Series)

Posted on December 14, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

As announced earlier this week, we’d like to share something with our readers that is not only special to us, but that we hope may be a source of blessing and encouragement for you. Beginning with today’s regular Saturday morning … Continue reading →

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Reviving the Original Advent Message

Posted on December 7, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Well, it’s December again, and most churches are looking different by now. Christmas trees have started popping up in sanctuaries, foyers, classrooms, and hallways. Greenery woven into wreaths and strands of garland is being hung inside and out, and multitudes … Continue reading →

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