Holy Saturday Lament
On this Holy Saturday, I wanted to reshare something I wrote a few years back…
Deacon AllenApril 4, 2026
Our Trials Lead to Something More
As I began settling in on my annual retreat, I slowly started the process of…
Deacon AllenSeptember 19, 2024
He Did It All for Me
I’m a disciple of Jesus and I’ll tell you my view, Of the events that…
Deacon AllenApril 3, 2021
Let’s Choose to Be Transformed
“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow…
Deacon AllenAugust 30, 2020
Take Up Our Cross
What did Jesus mean when He said, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he…
Deacon AllenFebruary 15, 2018
Hanging On
I was sorting through a bunch of papers recently when I came upon a quote…
Deacon AllenJune 15, 2017
Announcing a Birth
The Witness of the Candymaker How can a candy treat be a birth announcement? Many…
Deacon AllenDecember 24, 2016
The Cost of Discipleship
So who wants to be a disciple of Jesus? He certainly doesn’t pull any punches…
Deacon AllenSeptember 4, 2016
The Trouble Tree
Tonight, I want to share with you a powerful story: I hired a carpenter to…
Deacon AllenMarch 16, 2016
