I couldn’t see who was driving the car. I did not know if it was a man or a woman, young or old. All I know now is that person was one of God’s creations and I was mistreating him in my heart. Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with...
Author: CCGC
Being Set Apart
Have you ever felt uncomfortable living in this world? When your spirit starts stirring because you know something just is not resonating well inside you. When your spiritual walk is growing and the things/people around you are looking much different than you remembered. That is the process of sanctification: the action or process of being...
Obedience
One of the things the Lord has been teaching me recently is the importance of obedience to Him. When we are obedient to God, when we are submitted to God, when God is in His rightful place as the One ruling on the throne in our hearts, we live lives that are content. Think about ...
Submit onto the Lord
What an amazing week it has been in our lives, the Lord has continued to show His presence. Just a week ago, He gave us provision over our newest addition Mila Andrea and what a moment it was to just look into her eyes and pray over her as I praised the Lord for bringing...
Superman on Vacation
I just got back from vacation. During vacation I was on a ski-lift ride up a mountain and on my way up I stuck my hands out and flew like Superman…as best as I could. So I had a weird thought…but every now and then when I feel the pressures to get things done or...
6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon or 0 Degrees to God?
There is a popular thing that has been around for quite a few years, it’s called 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon. The goal is to connect someone or even yourself to the actor Kevin Bacon with at most 6 different people. That might mean you have a friend (1) who’s mom (2) went to school...
Wishing Stars and Ugly Scars
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...
The Perfect Plan
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...
Forgiveness
“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...
Fully Surrendered
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...