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Here’s Our Sign

Deacon Allen — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:00:48 +0000

Many years ago, Bill Engvall came out with a comedy bit he called, “Here’s Your Sign,” which was based on his funny observations about everyday life, often involving people asking obvious questions....

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Did You Think to Pray?

Deacon Allen — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:00:41 +0000

If you have a bunch of “stuff” going on in your life right now, let me pose this question to both you and me: Did you think to pray? It’s...

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Goodbyes Are Never Easy

Deacon Allen — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:00:04 +0000

This past weekend, I had to say my final goodbye to my Mother as she passed away after 96 years of life on this planet. Through my many tears, I...

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The Times Are A-Changin’ (Again)

Deacon Allen — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:00:23 +0000

Last weekend, my wife and I watched a movie about the life of Bob Dylan called, A Complete Unknown. While quite enjoyable, one of the songs stuck with me for...

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Unlock the Door

Deacon Allen — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:30:58 +0000

One morning while at my mother-in-law’s house in Iowa, I stepped outside to feed her cat at 5am while everyone was still asleep. The door blew shut and locked me...

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Our Hands Are Too Full

Deacon Allen — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:00:21 +0000

While doing some spiritual reading during my most recent retreat, I came across this powerful and insightful quote from St. Augustine: “God is always trying to give good things to...

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Doe, A Deer, A Female Deer

Deacon Allen — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:00:31 +0000

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...

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Making Meaningful Choices

Deacon Allen — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:00:29 +0000

It 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...

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How Big is Your “But?”

Deacon Allen — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:00:29 +0000

Have you ever gazed at yourself in a mirror and wondered who was looking back at you? Have you ever questioned if you were following the path of God’s will?...

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Temptation

Deacon Allen — Thu, 25 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000

Temptation often seeks us out, typically without any involvement on our part. We can be just going about our own business when all of a sudden, WHAM! Temptation strikes us...

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