Category Archives: Humor Turned to Insight

But What’s He Really Talking About? ~ Part 1: Laying the Groundwork

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

There’s a reasonable and important question that Jesus’ disciples may not have always asked out loud, but one that I have no doubt they asked 

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God’s Wilderness, Works, and Wonders ~ Part 4: Elijah, A Lesson in Courage and Contrast

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

When someone mentions the prophet Elijah, most of us think about things like that dramatic confrontation between him and

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For Mom ~ The Brightest Morning Ever

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Well, friends, I should have looked at the calendar more carefully. When we wrote recently about pausing our series on God’s Works and Wonders in the Wilderness in order to 

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A Heart Monitor That Doesn’t Need Batteries

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Have you seen that TV commercial where a guy stops random people coming by his little stand to ask a question? After his friendly greeting, he simply says, “How’s 

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Taking Sides vs. Taking Over

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

While I’ve never officiated as a qualified referee in an athletic contest, I’ve often felt like I needed a 

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A Name for that Day after “Black Friday”

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Given our proclivity for applying names to certain otherwise ordinary days, I’m not surprised that someone decided to 

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