Here’s Mud in Your Eye
On my last day of early retirement in December, my team decided to host a…
Deacon AllenMarch 15, 2026
Resolution to Recognize and Respond
How many of you made New Year’s resolutions? How many of you abandoned these already?…
Deacon AllenJanuary 18, 2026
Here’s Our Sign
Many years ago, Bill Engvall came out with a comedy bit he called, “Here’s Your Sign,” which…
Deacon AllenDecember 21, 2025
The Times Are A-Changin’ (Again)
Last weekend, my wife and I watched a movie about the life of Bob Dylan…
Deacon AllenAugust 14, 2025
God is Good!
If you have ever heard me preach before, you know that sometimes I will begin…
Deacon AllenApril 3, 2025
Interruption or Invitation?
When our sons were younger, I would play with them after dinner until it was…
Deacon AllenJanuary 21, 2024
Living a Contemplative Life
I was trying to catch-up on some reading, sifting through my file folders of various…
Deacon AllenMay 26, 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
5 Ways I Found God at the Hair Salon
I thought it was going to be just an ordinary, everyday haircut, but it ended…
Deacon AllenJanuary 27, 2022
Is Your Life Lacking Something?
Let nothing disturb you, Let nothing frighten you. All things pass away, God never changes.…
Deacon AllenSeptember 23, 2021
