Category Archives: Thanksgiving

The “Heart” of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

It’s time to join the millions of Americans engaging in another annual reflection on things we’re thankful for, and this year I find myself feeling grateful for things I haven’t thought about before. That’s not to say that I am … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Primer ~ Dancing in the Hard Times

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

As we approach the Thanksgiving season, I’ve been going through some medical challenges recently that have reminded me that there’s an extensive list of things that I’ve taken for granted and never thanked God for because they seemed insignificant and … Continue reading →

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Suit-Up for Survival

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

The way things are trending in the world of seasonal retail, insurance actuaries may have to start considering our shopping habits when calculating our health insurance premiums. On “Black Friday”, going to the mall might be more like going to … Continue reading →

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Paving the Way to Thanksgiving

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Living examples have always been one of God’s favorite mechanisms for getting a point across, and stories that depict those living examples tend to stick in our heads and get told and retold over the years. One of those simple … Continue reading →

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Paying Thanksgiving Forward

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Sometimes you come across a neat story that ought to be shared.  I know it’s after Thanksgiving, but this little account has value that might sustain it in spite of a late arrival.  It’s a first-hand account shared with me … Continue reading →

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Stuffed with More than Just Turkey

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I’ll get to some good stuff in a minute, so just hang with me, because I need to vent a little bit first. We’re about to celebrate a holiday that was intended to be a mechanism for calling America to … Continue reading →

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