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
Blessing or Woe? Which Way Do We Go?
If you were to search the Internet for the word “paradox,” you would get a…
Deacon AllenFebruary 13, 2022
What Are You Looking For?
I love modern technology! Maybe this is because I have spent the bulk of my…
Deacon AllenJanuary 17, 2021
Being a Disciple is like being a Parent
Last weekend, our oldest son got married. It was a beautiful day and everything went…
Deacon AllenJuly 12, 2018
We All Were Sent by God
“Whoever receives the one I send receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one…
Deacon AllenApril 26, 2018
Perfectly Imperfect
Today we remember Saints Peter and Paul: two men called by God to do great…
Deacon AllenJune 29, 2017
Off the Rails
In 1980, Ozzy Osbourne released a song called “Crazy Train.” In this song, Ozzy asks…
Deacon AllenApril 27, 2017
The Cost of Discipleship
So who wants to be a disciple of Jesus? He certainly doesn’t pull any punches…
Deacon AllenSeptember 4, 2016
Listen Up!
As you may have known from my previous posts, I had taken a retreat a…
Deacon AllenMarch 7, 2013
