The most recent tragedies have led my devotional to be a simple prayer. I have reflected on one verse in particular and know that only God and his endless love and mercy can restore us. “If my people who are called by my name humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from...
Author: CCGC
Holy, Holy, Holy
And one cried to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!” – Isaiah 6:3 I don’t know about you, but I enjoy breaking down words so that I can better understand the application of it. While studying in the book of Isaiah I...
Picture This…
I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. (Jeremiah 31:33) It is said that “a picture is worth a thousand words”, and that proves to be true as “memes” have taken over social media. Reading anything of...
Producing the Fruit of the Spirit
Some may already know, some may think they know and some may ask what is the Fruit of the Spirit? How does one get this fruit? The Fruit of the Holy Spirit are the nine attributes of a person living in accord with the Holy Spirit, according to chapter 5 of Galatians: “But the fruit...
Righteousness Found Only in Your Face
“Righteousness, found only in Your face You see my heart, You extend Your grace” Those are two of my favorite lines in the song Never Going Back by United Pursuit, and they’re lyrics the Lord started to unpack with me lately. It has been a bit of a dry season for me recently. Not living...
Diving Deep
As a parent of five children, which range from ages sixteen to six months, I have had my share of going through a variety of milestones in life thus far. Some have been joyful tears while other times have been tears of sadness. In May, I was able to go to Florida and see the...
The Other Philip
Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. – Acts 8:35 One of my favorite lesser known people in the Bible is Philip. Philip, who was a different Philip than the Apostle Philip, was preaching Christ at a time when Saul was heavily persecuting believers...
Pastor Gary’s Heart Behind the Call to Pray and Fast
Starting today, we are inviting you to join us in a church-wide fast on Tuesdays through December 17. Pastor Gary’s heart for this time of fasting is this: As we head into the holiday season, we are praying it is a time of harvest for the church and our ministries, and an opportunity to reach...
Do I HAVE to?
Sunday morning. The alarm goes off sounding like the whistle on a freight train. The sun peering through the trees just landing above your nose as you struggle to peek through your tired eyes. The cool air blowing in through the old window box fan causes you to cinch the covers a little tighter. The...
Hide or Seek?
One of God’s greatest blessings in my life has always been the children he has given me provision over. Although still a blessing, the experience has taught me to no surprise that as they grow each day brings on more challenges than others. Despite the difficulties, any day has brought forth it always overwhelms me...