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Goodbyes Are Never Easy

Deacon Allen — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:00:04 +0000

This past weekend, I had to say my final goodbye to my Mother as she passed away after 96 years of life on this planet. Through my many tears, I...

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We All Need a Heavenly Bear-Hug

Deacon Allen — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:00:57 +0000

When you were growing up as a child, what was your go-to object when you needed comfort, safety, or security? Was it a snuggly blanket, a pillow, a doll, or...

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Removing the Veil

Deacon Allen — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:03:14 +0000

A veil is an article of clothing that is intended to cover some part of the head or face. Veiling has a long history in European, Asian, and African societies...

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John’s Mission is Our Mission

Deacon Allen — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 15:00:31 +0000

Merry SaintJohntheBaptistmas! “Wait? What did he say?” I said, Merry SaintJohntheBaptistmas! You heard me right. If we celebrate Christmas, the birth of Christ, on December 25, then six months before that,...

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All Souls’ Day

Deacon Allen — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 13:00:40 +0000

Today we remember those who have passed from this life with faith, hope and trust in the promise of eternal life. Life is a gift from God and nothing that...

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Sleeping in God’s Love

Deacon Allen — Thu, 18 May 2017 13:00:25 +0000

Imagine that you’re sleeping soundly in your bed, comfortably snuggled up in your blanket. You are in a dream-like state, and you feel secure and rested. Then your alarm goes...

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And Now, I Wait

Deacon Allen — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 14:00:53 +0000

I am one of the disciples of Jesus. I’m ashamed to admit it, but I am in hiding because of the events that have recently taken place. After what had...

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Hide and Seek

Deacon Allen — Thu, 05 May 2016 13:00:40 +0000

I can remember as a child playing hide and seek with my friends; and if I recall, we played it a lot! During the summer, we would play for what...

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Rolling Away the Stone

Deacon Allen — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 14:00:54 +0000

There I was, starting off my Friday morning by going to the fitness center for a good workout. Although, something just didn’t feel right with me… As I was working...

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