The Joy of the (Grand) Father
Last week, my wife and I had the pleasure of babysitting our grandson while his…
Deacon AllenFebruary 16, 2023
Making the Ordinary Extraordinary
Back when I worked in downtown Chicago, I used to take the train every day.…
Deacon AllenFebruary 5, 2023
What Would You Do?
What would you do if Jesus asked you to follow him? Would you go? Would…
Deacon AllenJanuary 22, 2023
When God Ran
Almighty God. The Great I Am. Immovable Rock. Omnipotent, Powerful, Awesome Lord. Victorious Warrior. Commanding King of Kings. Mighty Conqueror,…
Deacon AllenJanuary 12, 2023
New Year’s Resolutions
It’s January 1st, which can only mean one thing: time to make those New Year’s…
Deacon AllenJanuary 1, 2023
Advent: A Time for Patience – Part 2
As mentioned in last week’s blog, waiting is not easy. As we get closer and…
Deacon AllenDecember 22, 2022
Advent: A Time for Patience – Part 1
A young man who had been raised as an atheist was training to be an…
Deacon AllenDecember 15, 2022
Happy New Year!
Five…four…three…two…one…Happy New Year! Wait, time is already flying quickly enough without skipping an entire month.
Deacon AllenDecember 1, 2022
We Thank Thee, O God
As we celebrate on this Thanksgiving Day holiday, may we appreciate those who make up…
Deacon AllenNovember 24, 2022
There’s Power in a Name
There’s power in a name. In the world of advertising, this is key because companies…
Deacon AllenNovember 20, 2022
