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Here’s Mud in Your Eye

Deacon Allen — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:00:49 +0000

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Making the Ordinary Extraordinary

Deacon Allen — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 16:00:51 +0000

Back when I worked in downtown Chicago, I used to take the train every day. Like most people, I sat in my own little world, just minding my own business...

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What Would You Do?

Deacon Allen — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 17:00:02 +0000

What would you do if Jesus asked you to follow him? Would you go? Would you hesitate? Or would you push back like this: Sorry, I need to get back...

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Waiting is Hard

Deacon Allen — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:00:42 +0000

I don’t like to wait. Whether it’s at the doctor’s office, at a busy restaurant on a Saturday night, sitting in rush hour traffic, or waiting for water to boil...

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Reaching New Heights

Deacon Allen — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 01:30:43 +0000

In July of 2005, our family vacationed out west, and the highlight of the trip was going to Zion National Park in Utah. All of us love hiking, so I...

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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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And Now, I Wait

Deacon Allen — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 14:00:53 +0000

I am one of the disciples of Jesus. I’m ashamed to admit it, but I am in hiding because of the events that have recently taken place. After what had...

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The Light in the Dark

Deacon Allen — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 00:00:39 +0000

A few years ago, Stephanie and I were on vacation when it took an unexpected turn, leaving behind a memory that neither one of us expected. We headed off to...

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Here I Am, Lord

Deacon Allen — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 16:00:40 +0000

Last weekend, my wife Stephanie and I along with our pastor took a group of 11 teens to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Today, I wanted to...

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Stay Awake!

Deacon Allen — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 13:00:10 +0000

Back when our three sons were younger, we used to go camping on our family vacations. And I can recall that some of the best trips we ever had were...

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