Don’t Have a Cow!
The expression, “Don’t have a com, man!” was made popular by Bart Simpson in the…
Deacon AllenMarch 30, 2017
Prayer Changes Our Hearts
Don’t hold back when praying to God – tell him exactly what’s wrong and insist…
Deacon AllenMarch 30, 2017
The Cocoon of Self-Absorption
One of the many wonders of nature is a cocoon. A caterpillar encloses itself in a…
Deacon AllenMarch 16, 2017
It’s All About the Connection
I love social media! In fact, I’m all over social media. I’m on Facebook, Twitter,…
Deacon AllenMarch 1, 2017
Identifying the Christ
Peter experiences a moment of clarity in today's Gospel (Mark 8:27-33). Briefly the clouds part and…
Deacon AllenFebruary 16, 2017
We Need to be Poked!
I was looking through some old photos of our past family camping vacations not too…
Deacon AllenJanuary 26, 2017
Being an Evangelist is Not What You Think
Who wants to be an evangelist? Typically when I ask this question when giving a…
Deacon AllenJanuary 15, 2017
The Book of Your Life: Fact or Fiction?
What if someone were to write a book about your life? What would they say?…
Deacon AllenJanuary 5, 2017
Announcing a Birth
The Witness of the Candymaker How can a candy treat be a birth announcement? Many…
Deacon AllenDecember 24, 2016
God is with Us
We are Emmanuelites…God is with us! We used this call and response in Youth Ministry…
Deacon AllenDecember 18, 2016
