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
CCEM’s 2021 Christmas Party Photos
Recently, members of the CCEM Community gathered to celebrate the birth of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. We spent time decorating Christmas cards for veterans, hearing about some of the things going on across the community, and enjoying each other's company.A kind member of our community shared some photos of the event, which are … Continue reading CCEM’s 2021 Christmas Party Photos
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
CCEM 2022 Financial Update
Thank You CCEM Members! Since its inception, CCEM has been an employee run and sponsored community. All community planning and events have been performed by individuals on their personal time and using their personal resources. Many of you have donated your time, talents, or contributed financially over the past year and we would like to … Continue reading CCEM 2022 Financial Update
Reflecting on CCEM’s First Volunteering Event
On Saturday, September 18th 2021, 11 volunteers from our community came together to serve at the United Way agency YES to YOUTH. This was a powerful event in which God was clearly at work. Here is an excerpt from YES to YOUTH’s website in which they describe their purpose: YES to YOUTH - Montgomery County … Continue reading Reflecting on CCEM’s First Volunteering Event
A Better Way of Approaching Performance Assessment
CCEM’s mission is, “to connect and encourage Christians to confidently live out their faith in the workplace.” This article is intended to encourage Christians to approach performance assessment with a mind towards God. Furthermore, it is intended to equip the men and women of our community to look at business related topics with a spiritual … Continue reading A Better Way of Approaching Performance Assessment
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
Light in Darkness – GDOP 2020
Light in Darkness "It was a year like no other. Amid the massive losses inflicted by a global pandemic, bitter political divisions and racial unrest that exploded into violence, glimmers of light shone through the darkness..." This is how History.com opens its year retrospective article. Compare this statement to the theme verse for GDOP 2020, John 1:4-5: … Continue reading Light in Darkness – GDOP 2020
Christian Community at ExxonMobil 