Posts with the tag “hope”

We are kicking off our 12th and final promise in our Pursue the Promises all-church theme. In this week’s Blog post (video), Pastor Shane shares how we can talk to God and ask Him for guidance. We need His guidance when we face challenges or don’t know what to do, but also to live life well. What an incredible gift from the Lord!  Read More

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

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

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

“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

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

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

Be encouraged today by Dave Reed’s Blog post, in which he shares an authentic look at past challenges, the power of his wife’s prayers and the Lord’s faithfulness throughout. He also shares how he’s very intentional about connecting with the Lord every day for guidance and direction.  Read More

Jesus gave His life for us so that we might live abundantly. He does not want us to live a wearied life, and we can find true rest in Him. Start your week by checking out Pastor Shane’s latest post, which kicks off our third featured promise.  Read More

The Bible is filled with the promises of God…promises that God has uniquely made for you to anchor your life to. In this post, Pastor Shane personally invites each one of us to walk together throughout this year focused on the promises of God  Read More