It has been said that familiarity breeds contempt. When we think we know someone we
have trouble hearing what he or she is saying to us especially if they call into question
something that we are doing. That is what Jesus encountered that day -- his message
wasn't being heard because the people thought they knew him.
In his retirement, Allen continued to peach wherever he was needed to fill in due to
illness or some other unforeseen circumstance. Sometimes he would preach a Sunday or
two while other assignments required a couple of months.
