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Okay Now . . . “Open Wide”

Posted on October 5, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

About three years ago, I discovered that the reason I couldn’t walk half a block without puffing and blowing like an overworked steam engine wasn’t just because I was out of shape, and that weird aching in my left arm … Continue reading →

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Wait . . . “What???”

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Saying things that sounded peculiar or counterintuitive to human nature was one of the hallmarks of Jesus’ interactions, especially with His adversaries. After hearing one of his characteristic comments, it was probably commonplace for some in His audience to pause … Continue reading →

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No Breath ~ No Life

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

A short walk past our neighbor’s house and down the hill leads to a low-lying area that has collected runoff water and become a small pond full of stagnant, slimy green water. For years, it was what we called a … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

One of my daughter’s favorite toys when she was a little girl was an “Etch-a-Sketch.” It had a red plastic frame with a gray screen and two little knobs at the bottom and looked like a little TV. Moving the … Continue reading →

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Time to Turn Up the Volume

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Near the top of the list of commercials that send me reaching for the remote are those where the person on camera feels the need to yell at me. Sometimes yelling at me is a good thing. If, for instance, … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s Hiring ~ But His Paychecks Always Bounce

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Focusing on the value of work and celebrating its role in maintaining the health, welfare, and economic stability of our country is a good thing. Researchers tell us that average Americans (that’s probably not you, of course, since our readers … Continue reading →

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