Well, I’ll admit it - one thing’s for sure - I’m quite a character. However, love me or hate me, I really believe that it’s this uniqueness and individuality that make The “C” Branch an interesting read, no matter if you see me every day or live halfway across the world.

I have an exciting past filled with over ten years in music ministry, immeasurable experience in computer service, and a heck of a faith journey, but at the same time, a great deal of sadness and heartache. However, it’s that past that gives meaning and truth to the often wacky things I say.

Faith and Spirituality

I was raised in the Catholic religion by a very Catholic family. However, growing up, I struggled a lot with Catholic doctrine. As I was exposed to different churches, people, and Christians, I slowly began to transition away from the Catholic religion and towards a faith focused only on following Jesus, not a church or dogma.

If you ask me today if I consider myself “religious,” you might be surprised at my response. See, religion is really a human concept that has been greatly distorted from the reality of Jesus’ teachings found in the Bible. When you think about religion, you’ll inevitably think about something involving rules, obligations, and a required set of beliefs. Yet, that’s not what Jesus is about; in fact, it’s even what he came to do away with. Jesus constantly challenged a group of people in the Bible called the Pharisees, who were so into rules and requirements that they had lost touch with God. Instead, Jesus was about people having a joyful and thankful relationship with the Father, through Him. So, I very well may be a deeply spiritual person with an intense love of scripture and church and musical worship, but the whole “religion” thing is really not what I’m about. My primary focus is a relationship with Jesus Christ.

In 2007, I ended up at Kensington Community Church, where I finally reconnected with God after years of unsettled drifting away from Catholicism. I joined a small group not long after my arrival, and found out about a short-term mission trip to South Africa, which I took in the Summer of 2008.

I’m looking forward to many more great and exciting things as I continue to seek after the Heart of God.

Music

I’ve gained a tremendous amount of experience with music, particularly with vocal and choral work, throughout my whole life. I’m usually singing in or directing several choirs (the most was at 6 a while back). I lead worship on the weekends. I’m very blessed that God has given me the ability to use music as a way to give glory back to Him. To read more about my musical endeavors, please visit ChrisDeMarcoMusic.com.

Technology

I’m also into computers and technology. I’m the president and owner of Strellix, LLC, a computer service company in Michigan’s metro-Detroit area. I design websites, write programs, build and service machines, and do a bunch of other cool stuff. I’m also a proud Apple computer user and enthusiast.

Networking

I’m always looking for friends who share the same interests, so feel more than free to introduce yourself either by emailing me or through AIM screenname “StrellixChris”

About This Site

The “C” Branch is a part of the CDeMar22 Collection, which I’ve been running for several years now and am quite proud of. My intention is to use my knowledge and skill and combine it with that of others around the world to provide something that anyone in the world with similar interests can connect to, use, and benefit from. I hope that you will enjoy not only The “C” Branch, but all the different sites in my collection. Feel free to leave any comments or feedback at any time!

Conclusion

In conclusion, I’m just a simple guy just trying my best to follow Jesus and reach out to the world with God’s purpose in mind.