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
The Cost of Discipleship
So who wants to be a disciple of Jesus? He certainly doesn’t pull any punches…
Deacon AllenSeptember 4, 2016
Living the Way God Intended
Whenever I ask a group of teenagers to share their favorite story about Jesus, today’s…
Deacon AllenMay 29, 2016
St. Patrick – The Real Story
Everyone knows about Saint Patrick — the man who drove the snakes out of Ireland,…
Deacon AllenMarch 17, 2016
Here I Am, Lord
Last weekend, my wife Stephanie and I along with our pastor took a group of…
Deacon AllenNovember 29, 2015
Moving On with the Mission
Today would have been my father’s 87th birthday. But as many of you know, he…
Deacon AllenMay 17, 2015
Where Were You?
The following song was written years ago when I was reflecting on what Jesus had…
Deacon AllenApril 3, 2015
Love, Serve, Transform
What would you like to own more than anything else in the entire world? Would…
Deacon AllenJuly 27, 2014
Giving Without Cost
During the last few days of June, I went on a private, silent retreat. A…
Deacon AllenJuly 10, 2014
Saint Barnabas
Today is the feast day of St. Barnabas. He is the patron saint of Cyprus,…
Deacon AllenJune 11, 2014
