Today, I ponder. Read More
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On the Inside; On the Outside
I found this in my file cabinet and wanted to share it as our Lenten season begins today.
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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
If You’re Happy and You Know It
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsIf you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it and you really want to show it
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it stomp your feet.
If you’re happy and you know it stomp your feet.
If you’re happy and you know it and you really want to show it
If you’re happy and you know it stomp your feet.
What is it about deer? Whenever you see one, you almost automatically exclaim, “Oh, look. A deer!” Funny how that always seems to be the case. (And then that song from The Sound of Music pops into your head – Doe, a deer, a female deer…. Read More
More Than Just a Haircut
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Hodgepodge | No CommentsLast week, I went to get my haircut, like I’ve done so many times before. But this time, I experienced a flashback of a time when my haircut was more than just a haircut. Read More
Have you ever caught yourself in the act of judging others? It could be while driving, in the grocery store, at school, at work, or even in church. We all have this inner tendency to judge; it’s human nature. Read More
Time to Have your Bread Examined
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsI love bread. It doesn’t matter what kind; I just really love bread. I find it to be extremely tasty and satisfying at any time of day. Here is a story of a man who also really loved bread. Read More
Have you ever gazed at yourself in a mirror and wondered who was looking back at you? Have you ever questioned if you were following the path of God’s will? Have you ever asked if you are being the person God made you to be? Read More
Centered or Off-Centered?
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Prayer | No CommentsOne of the focus areas I strive to improve upon in my spiritual life is to incorporate more meditative prayer into my existing prayer life. I had mentioned this to my retreat spiritual director and she asked, “Why do you want to do this? Why do you want to meditate or center?” That was a really good question that I needed to reflect on more deeply. Read More