Category Archives: Wake Up Calls

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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A 250th Birthday Reminder ~ Corruption is Freedom’s Terminal Diagnosis

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

As we’ve been hearing for months now, today, this 4th of July, is not just another holiday. This year, it’s about more than

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God’s Wilderness, Works, and Wonders ~ Part 3: A Memorial Day Interlude with Elijah

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

While it’s not a total departure, today’s edition does depart a bit from our usual format. In the midst of the hectic days following our 

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“But if Christ Be not Risen,” Part 2:  Resurrection ~ Thy Kingdom Come

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

As Palm Sunday greets us tomorrow, the dawning of 2026’s anniversary of Resurrection Sunday is only

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“But if Christ Be not Risen,” Part I: Resurrection ~ An End or a New Beginning?

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

As we approach another anniversary of the most consequential and impactful event in human history, Jesus’ homeland is 

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On the Way ~ Or Just ‘In’ the Way?

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

As a kid, I always wanted to get involved however I could with any chores, tasks, or projects my grandpa happened to be doing. If I came back 

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