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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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Spiritual Identity Thieves ~ Protection Where It Matters Most

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be one of those “A-list” celebrities whose every personal preference seems to be cataloged and marketed? Cameras capture every aspect of their lives, and it seems like everybody wants to … Continue reading →

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Resurrecting Gratitude in a Narcissistic Nation

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Sometimes a simple facial expression can be like applying a giant, luminescent highlighter to a simple comment. I saw that illustrated by one of our grandchildren one Halloween evening years ago. For some reason, the start of his own Halloween … Continue reading →

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