Author: CCGC

“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....

It was the beginning of the year. Literally it was New Year’s Day. My husband and I were at patient first. As the doctor comes in the room to talk to us, she begins the conversation with we’re positive for COVID. Soon after she tells us we must quarantine for fourteen days. My mind races...

As a child growing up and even as a very young parent, I would not only hear but utter what I would find to be one of the biggest lies to be told once I became a follower of Christ. Even as a middle school teacher it is one of the most prevalent biblical lessons...

When I was younger, I raced bicycles. I was as committed as a ninth grader could be to the sport of cycling. I looked the part, complete with my helmet, full racing kit, the tiny pedals that you need special shoes to wear. Wearing all of the right things did not make me the second...

If you’re like me you are looking at your Christmas tree staring back at you like “I’ve done my job…no what do you want me to do?” You’re wishing it would take itself to the curb or pack itself up and take all the decorations you put out away with it. Every so often though,...

“Have you noticed my servant Job?” (Job 1:8) 5…4…3…2…1… Happy New Year! (and the world cheers in unison) “Good riddance, 2020!” It was a year like no other. But it didn’t start that way. This time last year, people were recovering from late night overindulgences after celebrating in large groups, with no face masks. Just...

“Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la, la la la la!” Oh, sorry! I’m just excited for this time of year! I hope you all feel that way too. To say that this past year has been challenging and exasperating would be an understatement. It is certainly unlike any year...

I’ve been reading through the Gospel of Luke this month, a chapter a day. I’m supposed to be on chapter 17 today, but I got stuck in chapter 8 for a week because the Lord was speaking too much for me to rush through it for the purpose of staying on a schedule. The section...