Pursue the Promises

Walk with us throughout 2024 focused on the promises of God!

One of CLA’s core values is Biblical Teaching. The Bible provides practical daily guidance for living – it guides, corrects and encourages us to live in a way that honors the Lord. We believe all the answers to living a godly life can be found in the Bible.

Throughout 2024, every Monday morning by 7:00 AM, we will post a new video from Pastor Shane or an article written by a member of our staff that connects to that month’s featured promise.
We will share devotions with life application suggestions and practical tips, link to additional resources for you to explore, share encouragement through stories, and more.

Will you walk with us this year focused on the promises of God? He is so faithful!

See all 12 promises here.
Ask Yourself: Will This Honor the Lord?
December 16th, 2024
We need God’s wisdom in all areas of our lives…from major life decisions to day-to-day ones. Thankfully, as it says in James 1:5, “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” No matter what you’re facing today, pause, take a breath and ask the Lord for guidance. He is ready to help us understand things better and make good choices....
Start with What You Know
December 9th, 2024
In this week’s Blog post, Dave Reed shares a personal look at Biblical wisdom, our responsibility and how we should take the next step on our faith journey by applying what we know. The Lord’s intentions are not to condemn us, but to help us grow and become the best versions of ourselves, and to look more like His son when others see us. Dave also shares four key steps to help us do this....
God promises to give us wisdom.
December 2nd, 2024
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!...
Sing Songs of Praise to the Lord
November 25th, 2024
“I believe music is a gift God has given to us and, if performed with the right heart, helps us get closer to Him, particularly when we sing songs of praise. When we sing with grace in our hearts, it allows His presence to be with us in a deeper way… [Yet] the gift that comes with singing songs of praise that is often missed is when we sing during times of hardship.” Read Pastor Lee’s full Blog po...
What Does It Mean to Have Steadfast Peace?
November 18th, 2024
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....

God promises...

  • to be with us. | Joshua 1:5
  • to meet our needs. | Philippians 4:19
  • to give us rest. | Matthew 11:28-29
  • to answer our prayers. | Matthew 7:7
  • to deliver us from all fear. | Isaiah 41:13
  • to work everything out for our good. | Romans 8:28
  • to protect us. | Psalm 91:2
  • to give us power in times of weakness. | 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
  • that nothing can separate us from His presence. | Romans 8:38-39
  • to give us eternal life. | John 3:16
  • to give us perfect peace. | Isaiah 26:3
  • to give us wisdom. | James 1:5