Something Strange is Happening
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings | No CommentsSomething strange is happening today.
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On the Inside; On the Outside
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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Totally Confused or Thinking Clearly?
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | One CommentOnce upon a time, there were four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. Read More
The Only Thing That Matters
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsAccording to an ancient legend, a king who had no son to succeed him posted a notice inviting young men to come and apply for adoption into his family. The two qualifications were love of God and love of neighbor.
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Words are very powerful. Words not only convey information but are a reflection of our innermost thoughts. And it doesn’t matter whether we write them down or say them out loud, words have an impact on both ourselves and others. I’m reminded of this quote:
Random Thoughts from a Wandering Mind
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Hodgepodge, Prayer | No CommentsThere are quite a few random thoughts running through this wandering mind of mine this week, and it seems to be taking me in a variety of directions.
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A No-Doubt, Life-Changing Encounter
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | One CommentHave you ever wondered what it was like to be in that upper room with the disciples after the death of Jesus? What it must have felt like as they huddled together in fear thinking that they could be next to die? All that despair, doubt and confusion that permeated their existence. It most certainly would make them want to cry out, “My Lord and my God.”
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