Tag Archives: Gallagher’s Pen

A Zombie Drama for Halloween

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Christian writers tend either to ignore Halloween or focus exclusively on the dark and macabre stuff associated with it. But since yet another spooky Halloween is on the horizon this weekend, maybe it’s time to break with tradition and give … Continue reading →

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Time to Stop Painting the Lid on the Sewer

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

With the growing list of shortages threatening us these days, there’s at least one commodity with no supply chain issues. Our colleges and universities keep us supplied with activists ready to take to the streets and bombard social media to … Continue reading →

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Attention Seeking Behavior ~ A Practice Desperately Needed

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I’ve done some questionable (okay, pretty “stupid”) things in my life, but I’ve never painted my face or dyed my hair to match any school’s team colors or to comply with some passing trend. I’ve never gotten body piercings, huge … Continue reading →

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Addressing a Power Failure

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Having fewer things to worry about is always a good thing, so let me suggest at least one. For most of us, having a flat tire on our car is less likely these days than it would have been a … Continue reading →

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Leaving His Mark Upon My Life ~ Guest Post

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

When I come across something that I find to be good, helpful, encouraging, or strengthening, I love to pass it along and encourage others to try it, too. I do that with everything from food to tools, but the greatest … Continue reading →

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Empowering Incredulity

Posted on September 25, 2021 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

How to handle “the news” these days is challenging, isn’t it? The way the mainstream news outlets interpret events and deliver information is, to say the least, provocative and often challenges credibility. But rather than embarking on a quest to … Continue reading →

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