Author: CCGC

His countenance was like the sun shining in its strength. (Revelation 1:16) “Ugh! I wish you’d go away!”  Some people yell at the TV, shouting warnings to characters in a movie or instructions to sports players. Me, I yell at the sun, pretty much every time I drive.  This star’s brightness can spark some of my darkest moments. You see, my eye is permanently...

Spring is in the air! The snow is gone, the temperatures are rising, the sun is shining brightly, and the flowers and trees are blooming. Nature’s cycle of life is at work! It’s that time of year where you seem to get that little extra pep in your step, especially after the experiences of the...

“For God so loved the world that He gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 NKJV Shortly after the passing of my mother, a long-time family friend took me to dinner. He has known me since I was an angry, depressed sixteen year-old who...

Before I go to bed I will often reflect on my day. I sit and think of how the day went, what happened, what took place, how were my actions or behavior. And God often shows me how controlling I am. I like things a certain way. I have a hard time giving things over...

My oldest daughter Angelina is starting her last nursing school stretch; she is currently doing her clinical hours, and watching her go through this experience has been a blessing. As we talked one day, she made a statement that weighed heavy on me, she said, “I am not even sure I want to be a...

About a month ago, we were in the Book of Daniel with the youth group. Daniel is an amazing book to read. Of course, the pinnacle of Daniel’s life is in Daniel 6, when Daniel shows his faith in the lion’s den. However, only thinking of this moment in Daniel’s life does each of us...

With the proper mix of air and moisture droplets births us a snowflake. Unique in shape, none like it…yet actually like any other snowflake. Born in same fashion as the rest, frail. Can you be uniquely different while quite similar? You drift from above, falling gently among other snowflakes…you are not alone. There is something...

“But many were amazed when they saw him.” (Isaiah 52:14) “Undying love” is the hallmark of many famous couples. Look at Romeo and Juliet. Wait… they both died. Okay, but you get my point. They ended their lives because they didn’t want to live without each other. While this classic story romanticizes suicide, that is...

Ahhhh!! Love is in the air! Can you feel it? That little cherubic winged Cupid will be out flying around wielding his bow and arrow spreading waves of love and romance this weekend. That’s right, Hallmark’s favorite day is coming, Valentine’s Day. Many cards will be exchanged, gifts and flowers doled out, and restaurants booked...

My daughter’s first child, my first grandchild, was due soon. My plan was to be present for the birth and spend as much time as possible helping my daughter afterward. My mother, who had dementia, had been living with me for 11 months and I had become a prisoner to her care. I needed help....