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Today, I remember the name Rachel Davino.  She was an employee at the school.  She was 29, and one report indicated her boyfriend was about to propose to her.  Like the other staff killed at Sandy Hook Elementary, she reportedly was … Continue reading →

Today the world is without Daniel Barden, age 7. He was described as an “old soul”….kind and often holding doors for people. Today, let each of us practice kindness toward one another.  Hold a door for open for someone today, … Continue reading →

Today I mourn the loss of Jack Pinto, age 6.  Reports say he was a Giants fan.  I can only imagine the energy of this young boy.  He is buried today.  I pray for physical and emotional strength for his … Continue reading →

Today, I will begin a period of mourning.  Everyday, until the list is exhausted, I am going to focus on praying and remembering one of the Sandy Hook victims.  Today, I am remembering Charlotte Bacon, age 6.  I look at … Continue reading →

A few Sundays ago during Communion, I watched a mother and her adult daughter approach the altar to receive the bread and wine.  Sitting in the choir, I face the congregation and sometimes see things from a different viewpoint.  I … Continue reading →

I think after watching someone you love suffer physically, it takes a long time to process how it really affected you.  Often the emotional toil that you wrestle with inside yourself is more troubling and painful than the physical time … Continue reading →

Romans 8:18 says, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”  It is a verse that helps me make sense of the suffering in the … Continue reading →

Take time this week to slow down and notice the beauty and subtleties of those around us.  Take time to pray.  Life is so hectic and so fast.  Technology connects us in good ways, makes our lives easier….but do we … Continue reading →

The Arla Allen blog will continue.  It will have a new focus.  A continued focus of hope but a new focus of sharing the power of God in our lives.  We plan to rework the look of the blog while … Continue reading →