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Thirsty for Righteousness by Amy Ruiz “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” –Matthew 5:6 I’ve observed that every human being is thirsty for something; some for fame or riches, others for companionship and belonging, and still others for other worldly things. But no matter how someone seeks […]

The Sound of Freedom by Mike Herrnstein “But if anyone who causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a huge millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the open sea.” –Matthew 18:6 This verse from Matthew was used as […]

Feel Free to Say “No!” by Amy Ruiz “Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’” –Matthew 5:37 (GNB) Between family, friends, work, and church commitments, I often find myself being asked to take on more and more on an already full plate. If you are like me and many others I […]

By Amanda Shaw I am no stranger to faith, but I am currently navigating my way back to it and actively seeking answers to life’s most challenging questions. Recently, I joined PLC, and this decision has proven to be a transformative and enriching chapter in my life. Through this journey, I was introduced to the […]

An Example to Imitate by Tracy Gordon “Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.” –Hebrews 13:7 As I was preparing to write this devotion, the Lord put on my heart the scripture from Ecclesiastes 3:1 that reads, “There is a […]

Because of Who He is by Rebecca Rhodes “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.” –Psalm 100:1 Often times we get “stuck” worshiping God for all He has done for us and that’s if we even remember to give thanks. I know it is hard to remember to talk to God when things are going […]

Being Thankful by Bob Gaudi “Be joyful always, pray continuously, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” –1 Thess. 5:16-18 Recently I had the misfortune to have an accident while doing one of my favorite things, riding my bicycle. I hit a bad spot in the road, […]

Being Vulnerable by Mike Herrnstein “Oh Lord my God, in You I have taken shelter. Deliver me from all who chase me. Rescue me.” –Psalm 7:1 Living life as a quadriplegic makes vulnerability a constant companion on a daily basis. However, even that doesn’t compare to the vulnerability I felt in the hospital last week […]

The Cost of the Gospel by Holly Gordon “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, […]

Pilgrimages by Mike Herrnstein “Let’s hear it from Sky, with Earth joining in, and a huge round of applause from Sea. Let Wilderness turn cartwheels; Animals, come dance, put every tree of the forest in the choir—An extravaganza before God as He comes, as He comes to set everything right on earth, set everything right, […]