Author: CCGC

They say…you’ve heard it before…quotes…statistics…comments…advice. In the news no matter what side you lean THEY are there. THEY have a lot to say. Of course I have NO clue who these THEY’s are. Do you? Have you ever used the line yourself? I know I have…well, THEY say I have. Are THEY a known group...

Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to...

As much as things have attempted to slow down over the past few months due to Covid-19, I was quickly reminded over a recent brief vacation to the shore and outreach in Philadelphia that the chaos the enemy causes in others’ lives continues to run rampantly. It was just a few months ago that I...

  We have all heard the term “prosperity doctrine” used quite often recently. It’s used to describe pastors or churches with a bent towards feel good messages and a Christian life that’s described as effortless, comfortable, smooth and prosperous. Grace and blessings will abound in the Christian’s life with little to no troubles and suffering....

Do you think you are a pretty good child of God; thanking God that you are not like all the sinners around you (Luke 18:11)? Job thought so. However, after Job “sputtered out all the reasons why he was so good and why he did not deserve to suffer God confronted him with a series...

…Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone…for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect. (1 Peter 3:15) Coronavirus has changed everything. The worldwide death toll (which is devastating) and risk of exposure have prompted many protective measures. Schools, churches and restaurants are closed (except online and take-out). Because...

This past Wednesday coming home from helping at the Live Stream for church was quite a drive. Most of us experienced a crazy storm just minutes before. I received a few texts that said to stay safe or wait there before coming home. As the rain settled to a drizzle I headed out. What I...

The beginning of my career was spent working for a marketing & advertising agency that had a variety of clients; some sold products, others sold services. When it came to retail, I learned something very important about effective advertising – Our primary responsibility or goal wasn’t to sell the product, it was to sell the...

When I was a younger, I loved the show Man vs Wild. In this survival show, famed outdoorsman Bear Grylls would be dropped in remote wildernesses all over the world and show you how to escape. He taught survival advice like where to go when in danger, how to build shelter anywhere in the world,...

Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, help me!” (Matthew 15:25) Dogs are persistent, aren’t they? Barking at squirrels, chasing bunnies, pawing and begging, all the while giving you “those eyes” – they don’t give up ’til they get what they’re after. Persistence is a trait many people find annoying, but God wants us...