Peace isn’t a wish granted automatically because we said “yes” to Jesus. Peace is a choice we make because we have said yes and choose to trust in Him and His ways no matter what! God’s Word reveals additional steps (beyond salvation and trust) that will help us to experience the fullness of His peace. Check out Cristen Crossley’s Blog post to read about four important steps.  Read More

In this week’s Blog post (video), which kicks off our November promise, Pastor Shane encourages us to hold on to the peace that only the Lord can provide. It might seem nearly impossible, but the “perfect peace” that comes from a relationship with the Lord is attainable for each of us that have a personal relationship with Him.  Read More

Likely each of us has gone through times where, while we know the Lord sees us, we don’t fully feel it. In this week’s Blog post, Erin Arva recaps a powerful story from a recent Sunday service that reinforces two things – the Lord does see you, and Jesus died and rose again for you to live life to the fullest. The promise of eternal life in John 3:16 should impact how we live today.  Read More

“I have found that the only tether that truly can anchor my soul and ground me in peace is my God and Savior Jesus Christ. He tethers me tighter and stronger than any human person or material thing ever could.” In this week’s Blog post, Melissa Ball reminds us that, when we are feeling overwhelmed by chaos in life, we can tug on the tether in Jesus and find it anchored securely in God.  Read More

In this week’s Blog post, Pastor Denny poses this question: What if John 3:16 was not true? He first offers a powerful breakdown of what it would look like if the promise found in this verse was not true…and then reiterates what it means for you and me because it is true. No matter what you’re facing today, the truth he shares will be an encouragement to you. You are so loved!  Read More

Check out today’s post, which is a video by Pastor Matt that shows why we should be focused on the eternal and today. God’s promise to give us eternal life is amazing; it is perhaps one of the most significant and well known promises in the Bible. Yet it also has meaning for how we should live right now, today. In this video, Pastor Matt shares a personal story that can serve as a great example of this.  Read More

In this week’s Blog post (video), which wraps up our September promise, Pastor Shane encourages us to hold onto the presence of God. The presence of God…living with Him…is a moment by moment experience that we should strive to embrace. Doing this can have a profound impact on our lives.  Read More

“I believe the Lord had to draw me away from seeing His presence displayed one way so that I could learn about all the other ways He chooses to reveal Himself.” In this week’s Blog post, Sydney Wilson reflects on her time on the mission field and seeing the Lord move in miraculous ways…to the next season of her life when she sensed the Lord grow quiet. Yet, He was always there. He was just revealing Himself in new ways.  Read More

Pastor Dan recently had the privilege of participating in a CLA medical missions trip in Tanzania. In this week’s Blog, he shares a personal experience while there that really drove the point home that nothing can separate us from God’s love, protection, safety, comfort and blessings. This connects to this month’s key verse, Romans 8:38-39. We encourage you to take some time to commit it to memory. Through it all, God is there!  Read More

Pastor Katie uses beautiful imagery in this week’s Blog post as she compares God’s love to a rushing river. There is nothing that can block God’s love from flowing down to us. While life may throw us many things, it will never stop the powerful, ever-flowing love of our mighty God. She also shares three practical action steps to reinforce this truth in our daily lives.  Read More

The Lord’s presence gives us a profound sense of peace and comfort, knowing that we are never alone and that He is always watching over us. It’s amazing to know that nothing – absolutely nothing – can separate us from His presence, love and power. Check out Pastor Shane’s Blog post (video), which kicks off our September promise.  Read More

In today’s Blog post, Jamey McClintock shares some thought-provoking questions about hardships and God’s goodness. For example, what is our first reaction when trials come our way? Do we blame God? And might we be missing out on God’s power because we avoid the things He’s sent to strengthen us? Such good insight here!  Read More