Category Archives: In the News

Church ~ A Place for Answers, or Just a Feel Good Oasis?

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

A Funny Commercial—One with a Point ~ Have you seen that commercial where the bank’s being held up and a guy in a bank guard uniform is just standing there watching? One of the supposed customers lying on the floor … Continue reading →

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But What About the Rules?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Did you hear about the decision made by the Republican Party leadership in Colorado not to allow their caucus attendees to cast a vote for their preferred presidential candidate? It’s getting a lot of press at the moment. They decided … Continue reading →

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Which Way Are You Running?

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Forgive me if I take the joy out of eating your next donut, but did you know that the size of your belly might indicate your risk of developing heart disease? Sorry about that, but in the interest of your … Continue reading →

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Unbelievable? …

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

When’s the last time you heard or saw something so extreme or ridiculous that you muttered under your breath, “Unbelievable”? I find myself saying that a lot these days. Things I hear on the news, sights I see on the … Continue reading →

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Slow to Anger?

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Our conversation began with, “I can’t recall when I’ve seen so much anger everywhere,” and it continued with a litany of disturbing examples, most of which were associated with the inflammatory political rhetoric filling America these days. The punctuating comment … Continue reading →

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White-Out

Posted on January 24, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Sitting here in the midst of ‘the blizzard of 2016’, certain things are impossible not to think about. Snow, for instance. Snow is a familiar climate phenomenon that remains pretty much unchanged from one generation to the next, unless, of … Continue reading →

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