Come and Rest in the Lord
At the end of June, I went on a retreat – something that we as…
Deacon AllenSeptember 10, 2014
Giving Without Cost
During the last few days of June, I went on a private, silent retreat. A…
Deacon AllenJuly 10, 2014
Stress-Control Strategies for Coping in a Crisis
I was reading through my healthcare provider's newsletter not too long ago when I came…
Deacon AllenJune 26, 2014
Saint Barnabas
Today is the feast day of St. Barnabas. He is the patron saint of Cyprus,…
Deacon AllenJune 11, 2014
We Need a God with Some Skin
Today we are celebrating a birth - the birth of the church. Pentecost marks the…
Deacon AllenJune 8, 2014
I Am Clear of Responsibility – or Am I?
Sometimes, things don’t always go according to plan. Sometimes, we become frustrated, disappointed, and upset.…
Deacon AllenMay 29, 2014
Are You Excited?
The word “excitement” means: “to be stirred or thrilled, the state of being emotionally worked…
Deacon AllenMay 8, 2014
Not Entirely with the Lord
Solomon's legacy began with great success. But despite his glorious beginning, Solomon's heart was not…
Deacon AllenFebruary 13, 2014
Can Spring Be Far Off?
This morning, I was standing in our kitchen, waiting for my tea to steep. Gazing…
Deacon AllenJanuary 31, 2014
One Big, Happy Family
With the holidays upon us, my wife and I are blessed to have all three…
Deacon AllenDecember 29, 2013
