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Did You Think to Pray?

Deacon Allen — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:00:41 +0000

If you have a bunch of “stuff” going on in your life right now, let me pose this question to both you and me: Did you think to pray? It’s...

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Unlock the Door

Deacon Allen — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:30:58 +0000

One morning while at my mother-in-law’s house in Iowa, I stepped outside to feed her cat at 5am while everyone was still asleep. The door blew shut and locked me...

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There’s No Place Like Home

Deacon Allen — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 18:00:19 +0000

There was one thing that my family took very seriously when I was growing up, and that was Family Night. This usually involved playing a game or watching a movie,...

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A Womb with a View

Deacon Allen — Sun, 23 Dec 2018 14:30:29 +0000

Over the course of my life, there have been many times when I have leaped for joy. For example: When my parents agreed to let me play the guitar as...

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Here Comes the Judg(ing)

Deacon Allen — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 20:00:02 +0000

For some reason, I woke up this morning not praising God, but judging others. You may think that this is difficult because I haven’t even “seen” anyone yet. But for...

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What is God Like?

Deacon Allen — Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:00:38 +0000

Once upon a time there was a little boy named Johnny. Johnny was always coming home late from playing outside. One day his mom and dad had enough of it....

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Whispers of God

Deacon Allen — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:00:05 +0000

A successful young executive was driving his brand new Jaguar down a neighborhood street when he noticed a kid darting out from between parked cars. As he slowed down, a brick...

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Prayer Changes Our Hearts

Deacon Allen — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 13:00:09 +0000

Don’t hold back when praying to God – tell him exactly what’s wrong and insist on holding him to his promises. Prayer should be like speaking face-to-face with a friend:...

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A Little Man Meets a Big God

Deacon Allen — Sun, 30 Oct 2016 15:00:22 +0000

October 4, 1979: I remember it well, for it was a day like none other. On this particular crisp autumn afternoon, my family and I headed to Chicago to see...

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Thankful for the Thorns

Deacon Allen — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 14:00:42 +0000

May this story give you hope and the ability to realize all of the blessings that God has given. May your Thanksgiving Day be filled with love, happiness, and gratefulness. Sandra...

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