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 […]
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Weekly Devotional 082823
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 […]
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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 […]
Weekly Devotional 081423
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, […]
Weekly Devotional 080723
When People Are Sad, Shine Jesus’ Light! by Lily Tennant “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God.” –John 14:1 Most people go to God when things are hurting or something bad happens in their life. A lot of times we tend to treat God like Santa Claus, asking Him to heal what is […]
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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 […]
Weekly Devotional 072423
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, […]
Weekly Devotional 071723
The Power of Wind by Jane Josephs “But God remembered Noah…and He sent a wind over the earth…” –Genesis 8:1 On a recent camping trip, in a matter of seconds, our pop-up canopy (though weighted) was lifted by the wind and sent crashing into our RV, shattering the side window. No one was hurt and […]
Weekly Devotional 071023
Freedom from Bitterness By Amy Ruiz “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” —Matthew 6:14-15 My husband and I were reading a Max Lucado devotional book called Grace […]
Weekly Devotional 070323
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, […]