The Coming of the Lord is at Hand
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsWhen you really think about it, we are people who don’t like to wait – for anything. Read More
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On the Inside; On the Outside
A very shy priest greeted the wedding guests as they entered the church. He was very nervous, so he didn’t say much. Read More
Our Trials Lead to Something More
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | One CommentAs I began settling in on my annual retreat, I slowly started the process of withdrawal from the busyness of my life to the peace, silence, and tranquility of this spiritual place. Here, I will completely turn myself over to the Lord, hoping and praying that I will be spiritually refreshed and renewed. Read More
Jesus is Not Far from Us
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Prayer | 3 CommentsRecently, I’ve been struggling at work. To be honest, this has been going on for several months.
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I found this in my file cabinet and wanted to share it as our Lenten season begins today.
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Interruption or Invitation?
Posted by Deacon Allen | Discipleship, Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | 2 CommentsWhen our sons were younger, I would play with them after dinner until it was time for bed. One night, after they were in bed, I started doing something that had to get done. Read More
If You’re Happy and You Know It
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life | No CommentsIf you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it and you really want to show it
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands.
If you’re happy and you know it stomp your feet.
If you’re happy and you know it stomp your feet.
If you’re happy and you know it and you really want to show it
If you’re happy and you know it stomp your feet.
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
More Than Just a Haircut
Posted by Deacon Allen | Emotions/Feelings, Everyday Life, Hodgepodge | No CommentsLast week, I went to get my haircut, like I’ve done so many times before. But this time, I experienced a flashback of a time when my haircut was more than just a haircut. 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
