Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

The “Heart” of Thanksgiving ~ Revisited

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

As we wrestle against so many challenges to the heartwarming things we usually begin to emphasize as we approach the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, we at Gallagher’s Pen thought it might be good to highlight one of God’s marvelous gifts … 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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The “Heart” of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

It’s time to join the millions of Americans engaging in another annual reflection on things we’re thankful for, and this year I find myself feeling grateful for things I haven’t thought about before. That’s not to say that I am … Continue reading →

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Paving the Way to Thanksgiving

Posted on November 18, 2017 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

Living examples have always been one of God’s favorite mechanisms for getting a point across, and stories that depict those living examples tend to stick in our heads and get told and retold over the years. One of those simple … Continue reading →

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Paying Thanksgiving Forward

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

Sometimes you come across a neat story that ought to be shared.  I know it’s after Thanksgiving, but this little account has value that might sustain it in spite of a late arrival.  It’s a first-hand account shared with me … Continue reading →

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Stuffed with More than Just Turkey

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Ron Gallagher, Ed.S

I’ll get to some good stuff in a minute, so just hang with me, because I need to vent a little bit first. We’re about to celebrate a holiday that was intended to be a mechanism for calling America to … Continue reading →

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