4 Ways to Get Through Hard Times
There is a great deal of stuff happening in our world right now - the…
Deacon AllenMarch 11, 2022
Name It, Claim It, Change It
This past Christmas, my son and daughter-in-law gave me something called ‘Your Desktop Confessional.’ It…
Deacon AllenMarch 3, 2022
5 Faith Lessons from a Fallen Tree
There’s nothing better than sitting in the shade of a tree on a hot summer…
Deacon AllenFebruary 24, 2022
Paying It Forward, Wet Pants and All
This story was shared with me by a priest a few years back and is…
Deacon AllenFebruary 17, 2022
Groundhog Day All Over Again
I just came to the realization that yesterday was February 2nd. Fortunately, I did not…
Deacon AllenFebruary 3, 2022
If It Weren’t for Bad Luck…
As the saying goes, “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at…
Deacon AllenJanuary 13, 2022
Surprise! We Are All Pregnant!
I believe that there are two types of people in this world: those who like…
Deacon AllenDecember 19, 2021
The Best Gift Ever!
It was a cold, crisp December morning as I ventured down the stairs to follow…
Deacon AllenDecember 2, 2021
A Smell to Remember
This is a story about an elementary teacher and one of her students. The teachers…
Deacon AllenNovember 11, 2021
Rubbed the Right Way
As the weather begins to change from the warmth of Summer to the crispness of…
Deacon AllenOctober 21, 2021
