The Power to Get through Each Day
by David Richards, Kids & Family Pastor on August 19th, 2024
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
God Can Use Our Weakest Moments
by Dave Reed, Director of Recovery & Support Ministries on August 12th, 2024
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
God promises to give us power in times of weakness.
by Shane Wilson, Lead Pastor on August 5th, 2024
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
God promises to protect us. (Study)
by Shane Wilson, Lead Pastor on July 29th, 2024
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
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
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