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On the Inside; On the Outside
Interruption or Invitation?
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | 2 CommentsWhen our sons were younger, I would play with them after dinner until it was time for bed. One night, after they were in bed, I started doing something that had to get done. Read More
Making Meaningful Choices
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsIt was the year 1789 when Benjamin Franklin uttered those famous words: “… in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Little did he know that phrase would still be quoted to this very day. Read More
Get Out of the Boat
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | One CommentWe’ve all seen those signs outside of churches that have those funny or witty phrases. I love these! They always seem to put a smile on my face. Read More
Everything is Going to Be Just Fine
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsWhen I was a young child, I had a tendency to wander off. I was never one to stay in one spot for very long.
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Something Strange is Happening
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings | No CommentsSomething strange is happening today.
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Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Everyday Life | No CommentsBack when I worked in downtown Chicago, I used to take the train every day. Like most people, I sat in my own little world, just minding my own business and not engaging with anyone at all. Read More
What would you do if Jesus asked you to follow him? Would you go? Would you hesitate? Or would you push back like this: Read More
New Year’s Resolutions
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsIt’s January 1st, which can only mean one thing: time to make those New Year’s Resolutions.
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There’s power in a name. In the world of advertising, this is key because companies want you to remember the name of their product.
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