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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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While doing some spiritual reading during my most recent retreat, I came across this powerful and insightful quote from St. Augustine:
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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
Does Your Fence Need Mending?
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Prayer | 2 CommentsDid you ever stop and think about fences? Fences are quite interesting because its reason for existence is twofold: it either keeps things in or keeps things out. But what about fences in our spiritual life? Does your fence need mending? Read More
Temptation often seeks us out, typically without any involvement on our part. We can be just going about our own business when all of a sudden, WHAM! Temptation strikes us right where we stand. 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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The Joy of the (Grand) Father
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Family | 2 CommentsLast week, my wife and I had the pleasure of babysitting our grandson while his parents took a well-deserved mini get-away respite. After years of not having toddlers around, I have to admit that I was a bit rusty. 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
Almighty God. The Great I Am. Immovable Rock. Omnipotent, Powerful, Awesome Lord. Victorious Warrior. Commanding King of Kings. Mighty Conqueror,
And the only time, the only time I ever saw Him run Read More
