Here we are in this season of Lent,
A time for reflection, a time to be spent
In prayer to our Father in thanksgiving and praise
To lift up our hearts, our hands we shall raise. Read More
On the Inside; On the Outside
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
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
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
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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Advent: A Time for Patience – Part 2
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsAs mentioned in last week’s blog, waiting is not easy. As we get closer and closer to Christmas, the wait gets more difficult. In these final days of Advent, there’s no time like the present for a time of patience – especially in prayer. Read More
Advent: A Time for Patience – Part 1
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsA young man who had been raised as an atheist was training to be an Olympic diver. The only religious influence in his life came from his outspoken Catholic friend. The young diver never really paid much attention to his friend’s sermons, but he heard them often. Read More
Five…four…three…two…one…Happy New Year! Wait, time is already flying quickly enough without skipping an entire month. Read More
We Thank Thee, O God
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Family, Prayer | No CommentsAs we celebrate on this Thanksgiving Day holiday, may we appreciate those who make up the fabric of our lives and remember to be grateful for all that we have.
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