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...
Author: CCGC
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...
Characteristic Property
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...
Stay True to God
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...
The Life of a Snowflake
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...