Here’s Mud in Your Eye
On my last day of early retirement in December, my team decided to host a…
Deacon AllenMarch 15, 2026
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
Waiting is Hard
I don’t like to wait. Whether it’s at the doctor’s office, at a busy restaurant…
Deacon AllenApril 16, 2022
Reaching New Heights
In July of 2005, our family vacationed out west, and the highlight of the trip…
Deacon AllenDecember 11, 2019
A Womb with a View
Over the course of my life, there have been many times when I have leaped…
Deacon AllenDecember 23, 2018
And Now, I Wait
I am one of the disciples of Jesus. I’m ashamed to admit it, but I…
Deacon AllenApril 15, 2017
The Light in the Dark
A few years ago, Stephanie and I were on vacation when it took an unexpected…
Deacon AllenJune 7, 2016
Here I Am, Lord
Last weekend, my wife Stephanie and I along with our pastor took a group of…
Deacon AllenNovember 29, 2015
Stay Awake!
Back when our three sons were younger, we used to go camping on our family…
Deacon AllenAugust 27, 2015
