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Lenten Pruning

Deacon Allen — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:53 +0000

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If I Can Do It, So Can You!

Deacon Allen — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:00:58 +0000

One of the things I like to do during Lent is read spiritual books. This always seems to put me on the right path toward learning more about my faith...

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Totally Confused or Thinking Clearly?

Deacon Allen — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 15:00:32 +0000

Once upon a time, there were four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it....

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Neither Hair Nor There

Deacon Allen — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:00:46 +0000

Have you ever experienced a spiritual awakening while getting a haircut? This is somewhat of a regular occurrence for me. There’s just something special about releasing those lengthy-locks and watching...

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Living a Contemplative Life

Deacon Allen — Thu, 26 May 2022 15:00:09 +0000

I was trying to catch-up on some reading, sifting through my file folders of various articles that I have collected over the years. Suddenly, I found myself reflecting on an...

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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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Spiritual Lessons from Popeye

Deacon Allen — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 13:00:10 +0000

Every time I hear the words from Exodus, “I AM WHO AM,” I can’t help myself to think about the words of Popeye the Sailor Man: “I am what I...

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3 Things You Need When You Pray

Deacon Allen — Thu, 11 Aug 2016 13:00:30 +0000

How is your prayer life? Is it improving day-by-day, or are you stuck right where you stand? I always suggest to people that if they are struggling with their prayer...

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