Dear Beloved CBC Family and Friends,      As we step into this New Year together, my heart is full of gratitude for each of you and great expectation for what God desires to do among us. A new year invites us not only to set goals, but to be INTENTIONAL —especially about our relationships with God and with one another. In a world that often pulls us toward isolation and distraction, the Holy Spirit calls us deeper into genuine connection, forgiveness, encouragement, and love.

Praising God through song is more than just a musical exercise; it is a profound act of spiritual intimacy and a powerful weapon of faith. When we lift our voices, we align our hearts with the heavenly host, fulfilling the biblical call to "Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth" (Psalm 96:1). Scripture reminds us in Colossians 3:16 to let the message of Christ dwell among us richly through "psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit," acknowledging that m

As the glitter of New Year's Eve fades and the crisp air of January gives way to the promise of spring, many of us find our meticulously crafted New Year's resolutions have, well, unraveled a bit. That daily gym routine might have become a weekly ambition, the vow to read more books may have morphed into a promise to simply finish one  book, and that commitment to a new skill might have been sidelined by the demands of everyday life. It's a common experience, a testament to t

Light in the Darkness: Understanding the Magic of Epiphany For many, the dismantling of the Christmas tree on December 26th marks the end of the holiday season. The tinsel is packed away, the "New Year, New Me" resolutions begin, and the world returns to the mundane. However, in many traditions around the world, the "Twelve Days of Christmas" aren't just a catchy song—they are a countdown to one of the oldest and most significant festivals in the Christian calendar: Epiphany.