Living Simply
The sannyasi (a spiritual Hindu person who has turned away from all material possessions) had…
Deacon AllenMarch 15, 2018
Take Up Our Cross
What did Jesus mean when He said, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he…
Deacon AllenFebruary 15, 2018
Ashes are for People like Us
Just in case anyone’s stressing over this, getting ashes doesn’t mean we’re holy. In fact,…
Deacon AllenFebruary 14, 2018
Don’t Have a Cow!
The expression, “Don’t have a com, man!” was made popular by Bart Simpson in the…
Deacon AllenMarch 30, 2017
The Cocoon of Self-Absorption
One of the many wonders of nature is a cocoon. A caterpillar encloses itself in a…
Deacon AllenMarch 16, 2017
It’s All About the Connection
I love social media! In fact, I’m all over social media. I’m on Facebook, Twitter,…
Deacon AllenMarch 1, 2017
St. Patrick – The Real Story
Everyone knows about Saint Patrick — the man who drove the snakes out of Ireland,…
Deacon AllenMarch 17, 2016
The Trouble Tree
Tonight, I want to share with you a powerful story: I hired a carpenter to…
Deacon AllenMarch 16, 2016
God Understands
A farmer painted a sign advertising puppies for sale and was nailing it to a…
Deacon AllenMarch 14, 2016
Second Chances
I was in 6th grade and about to take a big science test. But this…
Deacon AllenFebruary 28, 2016
