Making Meaningful Choices
It was the year 1789 when Benjamin Franklin uttered those famous words: “… in this…
Deacon AllenOctober 22, 2023
Here Comes the Judge(ment)
Have you ever caught yourself in the act of judging others? It could be while…
Deacon AllenAugust 31, 2023
Get Out of the Boat
We’ve all seen those signs outside of churches that have those funny or witty phrases.…
Deacon AllenAugust 13, 2023
Toad-al Silence is Key
At the far end of our backyard is a pond. I often sit on our…
Deacon AllenJune 8, 2023
Stop Thinking and Start Experiencing
Growing up, I was quite an inquisitive child. There were always questions that I needed…
Deacon AllenJune 4, 2023
Fast-ing for Lent
It is hard to believe that we are in the fourth week of Lent -…
Deacon AllenMarch 23, 2023
If I Can Do It, So Can You!
One of the things I like to do during Lent is read spiritual books. This…
Deacon AllenMarch 9, 2023
The Joy of Lent
Here we are in this season of Lent, A time for reflection, a time to…
Deacon AllenMarch 2, 2023
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
