Posts with the tag “faithfulness”

In this week’s Blog post, Karin Baker shares how peace isn’t the absence of external distractions, nor the avoidance of conflict. Instead, it is an inner peace that remains steadfast in life’s most difficult storms. She shares three tangible ways she strives to have this in her life, as well as links to several songs that resonate with the theme of finding peace amidst life's challenges.  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

“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 (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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

Don’t stop trusting the Lord and praying – He hears you! Take a few moments to check out Pastor Shane’s latest Blog post (video) that kicks off our fourth featured promise.  Read More

As a new widow, Jamey shares how, even in the midst of a significant personal hardship, she has experienced the riches of Jesus. And these riches prevail no matter what we face. You will be encouraged today by her wise, insightful and candid post.  Read More

“…God's provision goes way beyond just the stuff we need. He's there to give us strength when we're feeling weak, to provide solutions to our problems and even to guide us out of tricky situations…” Check out Pastor Scott’s full post.  Read More