Pursue the Promises | Highlights (January-July)
by CLA Communications Team on July 22nd, 2024
We are halfway through our Pursue the Promises 2024 all-church theme. Pastor Shane has been encouraging us to hold onto the promises of God and to anchor our lives to them. In this week’s Blog post, we share a summary of our promises so far, key Bible verses and some of our favorite highlights from our team’s Blog posts. Be encouraged today through these powerful truths!  Read More
The One Who We Can Trust
by Karin Baker, Connections Director on July 15th, 2024
As someone who thrives on security, Karin Baker understands how overwhelming it can be to navigate life's uncertainties. Check out her Blog post this week, which explores how God is our refuge and fortress, no matter what we face. She also shares four simple actions that will help us reinforce this truth, as well as two book recommendations that connect to this month’s promise.  Read More
God Promises Protection
by Scott Ball, Executive Pastor on July 8th, 2024
In today’s Blog post, Pastor Scott opens with a childhood fear and then shares something we can all relate to as adults… A quick glance at the news can give us ample reasons to be afraid. Yet, none of this surprises God, and He has promised us freedom from fear. He never fails. Take a moment to reflect on God’s faithfulness in your life.  Read More
God promises to protect us.
by Shane Wilson, Lead Pastor on July 2nd, 2024
We are halfway through our 2024 Pursue the Promises all-church theme. We encourage you to take a few moments and reflect on our July promise – God promises to protect us. Psalm 91:2 serves as a reminder of the unwavering protection and security we have in God. Pause and be encouraged today by Pastor Shane’s Blog post (video) that reminds us of this truth.  Read More
We Are Called
by Lee Hyman, Pastoral Care Pastor on June 24th, 2024
“Being raised Jewish, I knew there was a God, but where was He in my situation, in my grief, in my pain growing up? I could not see Him and, truth be told, I was mad at Him for a long time… And then Jesus met me where I was at in life.” Read more about Pastor Lee’s testimony, the power of God’s Word, and the impact of fellow believers living out their faith in this week’s Blog.  Read More
The Answers to Our Questions
by Sydney Wilson, Marketing Coordinator on June 17th, 2024
It can be so easy to question why God allows bad things to happen, can’t it? Here’s an excerpt from Sydney Wilson’s Blog post on this topic: “Here’s the positive thing – the solution to the burning questions we have about our suffering. God, just like Paul did for Rome, has given us the answer before the question.” Check out her full post to see what she means and read four powerful Biblical examples.  Read More
Why Me?
by Cristen Crossley, Discover Director on June 10th, 2024
In this week’s Blog post, Cristen Crossley shares a powerful personal story about her cancer diagnosis, how the Lord was with her and how he used that challenging time in her life for good. She also shares why many people struggle with this month’s promise and what it really means.  Read More
God promises to work everything out for our good.
by Shane Wilson, Lead Pastor on June 3rd, 2024
As we head into summer and our sixth promise in our Pursue the Promises all-church theme, we are reminded that, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, God can bring about positive outcomes and use our trials to shape us into the people He wants us to be. Be sure to take a moment to listen to Pastor Shane’s Blog post (video) that kicks off our June promise.   Read More
With God, It’s Personal
by Erin Arva, Communications Director on May 27th, 2024
As we wrap up May’s promise, our last Blog post for the month touches on how personal the Word of God is. Regardless of the “what-ifs” that worry us, God is good, steadfast and true, and His Word is personal. He cares about all that you’re facing. Take a few moments today to reflect on this promise and remember that the Lord is reaching His hand out to you.  Read More
God’s Presence, Protection & Provision
by Denny Sproull, Pastoral Care Pastor on May 20th, 2024
The mark of God's people is not incapacitating fear, but rather contrite courageous confidence in God. In today’s Blog post, Pastor Denny shares some powerful truths and various key Bible verses related to this month’s promise, along with some humor (of course!). Only when we trust the reality of God's presence, protection and provision for our lives can we share the joy He intends for us.  Read More
The Power to Overcome Our Fears
by Dan Baker, Dramatic Arts Pastor on May 13th, 2024
God’s promise in Isaiah 41:13 is powerful. In the midst of our fear, He comforts us and promises to deliver us from all fear. Does that mean we’ll never experience fear again? No, but fear no longer has the power to control us. Take a few moments to read Pastor Dan’s post about how to tap into this amazing promise!  Read More
God promises to deliver us from all fear.
by Shane Wilson, Lead Pastor on May 6th, 2024
Isaiah 41:13 is likely one of the greatest promises in the Bible. Give your fears to God – He hears you and has promised to deliver you from fear. Check out Pastor Shane’s latest Blog post (video) that kicks off our fifth featured promise.  Read More
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