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

Jesus is our sustaining power who helps us get through every day. Whether things are going well in our lives, or if we find ourselves in a challenging time, He helps us, is with us and cares so deeply about us. Plugging into Jesus as our “power source” is so important for finding strength, comfort and renewal. Read more in Pastor David’s Blog post.  Read More

In today’s Blog post, Dave Reed shares His firsthand experience how God uses what seems to be our weakest moments to propel us to the next chapter in His plan and purpose for us. Dave shares a personal story of a time he could barely leave his house due to anxiety. Yet he also shares three key takeaways and how God moved in His life.  Read More

This month’s verses (2 Corinthians 12:9-10) are like a breath of fresh air. While the concept of weakness might be countercultural, these verses show how we can draw upon God’s unlimited power, no matter what struggle or weakness we face. Take a few moments this week to listen to and reflect on Pastor Shane’s Blog post (video) on this month’s promise.  Read More

In today’s Blog post (video), Pastor Shane delves a bit deeper into this month’s promise – God promises to protect us. In this short video, Pastor Shane reflects on a familiar Bible story where the Lord was with three individuals in a fire. Do you believe God is with you…protecting you and your family? Make it your declaration today!  Read More

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