by David Allen | Dec 14, 2015 | Bible, Christmas, Devotional, Scripture References
In 165 BC, Israel was under the control of the Syrian ruler Antiochus Epiphanes. A cruel and ruthless dictator, he attempted to force the Jews to embrace the Greek culture of the day and cease to obey the Mosaic Law. Antiochus went so far as to desecrate the temple of...
by David Allen | Sep 14, 2015 | Bible, Devotional, Preaching, Scripture References
I love preaching on Hebrews 12:1-3: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, and laying aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles us, let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author...
by David Allen | Aug 31, 2015 | Devotional
In the quiet morning hours of Wednesday, August 26, the Great Shepherd visited our home and took his lamb, Sherri, to be with him. He called her by name, and she knew his voice. Leaving behind her earthly tent which she had inhabited for 57 years and 3 days, she...
by David Allen | May 22, 2015 | Bible, Devotional, General, Scripture References
Every Christian should always live in three arenas, 1) what we are, 2) what we shall be, and 3) what we should be. What we are is God’s children (v. 1); what we shall be is conformed to the image of Christ when we get to heaven (v. 2); what we should be on the basis...
by David Allen | Feb 20, 2015 | Devotional, General
NOTE: This is an update and devotional from my wife, Sherri, which she sent to our prayer partners. She is a great devotional writer! Friends, I have always known your prayers have been a major, major part in my story of cancer. I am blessed beyond words!! I found a...
by David Allen | Dec 22, 2014 | Devotional, General
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was one of America’s most beloved poets. His poetry brought him world-wide acclaim with such masterpieces as “Evangeline,” “The Song of Hiawatha,” and “The Courtship of Miles Standish.” Many a child in school was pulled to the edge of his...
