Yo howdy all y’all – rejoice, this is the day Creation hath made. The weather has gloriously changed – a new season’s blend of harvest and preparation. “Gardening with God” presents challenging opportunities for faith, trust and a reliance on Grace. I’m talking about composting. The piles of leaves and textured cuttings that appear and...
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Reaping Generously, Even in this HEAT.
Yo howdy all y’all – it is a beautiful day! Everyday around noon – when the summertime heat index accelerates it’s rise – the shade from our pecans begins to embrace the seating along our San Antonio hillside, and often there is even a soft breeze. It is comforting to pause and pray, to sit...
Beautiful Feet Bringing Good News
And how can anyone preach unless they are sent?As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”Romans 10:15 These past few weeks have been busy ones around the CCC campus. On Sunday, June 17th, twenty youth and their chaperones from Arlington Heights United Methodist Church rolled into theparking lot...
Joy in the Face of Trials
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, becauseyou know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its workso that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 I recently read of a very sad event where Fowler Methodist Church in...
Thank You’s to Resilient Bloomers
Yo Howdy All Y’all – it is a beautiful day to be somewhere in our gardens! A special thank you to our ever-learning and now pulpit preachin’ Associate Pastor Heidi for her patiencewith me again for this overdue entry into this edition of the Window. Thank you, (I’m blaming our churchgardens – they make me...
Opportunities to be the Hands and Feet of Christ
Summer is here! Well, not officially yet that is not until June 21st , but school is out andvacations, summer camps, and the days of rushing to various activities have subsided. However,this summer is shaping up to be a busy few months around CCC and your participation andassistance is greatly needed and appreciated. In June,...