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On the Inside; On the Outside
While doing some spiritual reading during my most recent retreat, I came across this powerful and insightful quote from St. Augustine:
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What is it about deer? Whenever you see one, you almost automatically exclaim, “Oh, look. A deer!” Funny how that always seems to be the case. (And then that song from The Sound of Music pops into your head – Doe, a deer, a female deer…. Read More
Making Meaningful Choices
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsIt was the year 1789 when Benjamin Franklin uttered those famous words: “… in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” Little did he know that phrase would still be quoted to this very day. Read More
Have you ever caught yourself in the act of judging others? It could be while driving, in the grocery store, at school, at work, or even in church. We all have this inner tendency to judge; it’s human nature. Read More
Stop Thinking and Start Experiencing
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Family | No CommentsGrowing up, I was quite an inquisitive child. There were always questions that I needed answered. Questions like:
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Everything is Going to Be Just Fine
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsWhen I was a young child, I had a tendency to wander off. I was never one to stay in one spot for very long.
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The Joy of the (Grand) Father
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Family | 2 CommentsLast week, my wife and I had the pleasure of babysitting our grandson while his parents took a well-deserved mini get-away respite. After years of not having toddlers around, I have to admit that I was a bit rusty. Read More
Almighty God. The Great I Am. Immovable Rock. Omnipotent, Powerful, Awesome Lord. Victorious Warrior. Commanding King of Kings. Mighty Conqueror,
And the only time, the only time I ever saw Him run Read More
There’s power in a name. In the world of advertising, this is key because companies want you to remember the name of their product.
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