Thank you for celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! We loved having you at our Christmas Party on December 1, 2022! As we continue to rein in the holidays, we encourage you to join us as we celebrate the Advent season. This 2022 Advent Guide is one of many tools that … Continue reading Advent Guide for 2022
The Hope of Christmas
By John Dillon Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away … Continue reading The Hope of Christmas
A Conversation About Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health
Photo by Nikko Macaspac on Unsplash (Disclaimer: I am not a licensed mental health professional. If you, or someone you know is struggling with mental health, we urge you to speak with a licensed professional for help and for your own personal wellness.) “Everything changes and nothing stands still” Heraclitus of Ephesus (535 BC - … Continue reading A Conversation About Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health
An Unforgettable Night
Annunciation to the Shepherds (1649) - Nicolaes Berchem (Public Domain) Imagine with me for a moment…. It's late… you are tired after a long day of hard work. The cool night breeze blows against your hair. You can still feel the weight of your body on the heels of your feet even though you are … Continue reading An Unforgettable Night
Thankful
It is no surprise that Abraham Lincoln, the leader who institutionalized Thanksgiving, once said,“I believe the Bible is the best gift that God has ever given to man. All the good from the Savior of the world is communicated to us through this Book. I have been driven many times to my knees by the … Continue reading Thankful
Surprised by the Power of the Spirit – A Conversation with Jack Deere
We invite you to join us on August 3rd at 12:00PM CST as we have a conversation with a special guest: Jack Deere, author of the bestseller Surprised by the Power of the Spirit. Jack recently released a new revision of his powerful book and has graciously agreed to speak with our community. Come learn … Continue reading Surprised by the Power of the Spirit – A Conversation with Jack Deere
Helping Hands: Here For Support
To Our Family, Just when I thought the year of unprecedented events was over, our city (and state) freezes, leaving many without power and heat (myself included). While sitting five inches from my fireplace, with three sweatshirts on, and two blankets, I asked myself how much more could possibly be added to the weight already being carried out … Continue reading Helping Hands: Here For Support
Welcome 2021!
Brothers and Sisters, We made it! One of the craziest years in a generation has finally ended and a new year has begun. On one hand, just seeing “2021” on a calendar gives a sense of newness and hope. On the other hand, the challenges of 2020 have not ended simply because of a date … Continue reading Welcome 2021!
2020 CCEM Christmas Video
We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! We hope that you find this video encouraging and a source of joy! https://vimeo.com/487951508
A Conversation with Tom Gilson, author of “Too Good to be False”
A few weeks ago we hosted a virtual conversation with Author Tom Gilson about his new book Too Good To Be False, which seeks to look at Jesus from a different perspective than majority of Christian books today. Tom's book highlights the greatness of Jesus from a different angle, encouraging deeper growth in knowledge and … Continue reading A Conversation with Tom Gilson, author of “Too Good to be False”