Entries by Thistlebend Admin

Avoid Such People

by Susan Sampson Focus passage: 2 Timothy 3:1-9. Avoid such people.  This was a difficult lesson for me.  When I read the focus scripture all I could think was that the description of the people fit me.  It was difficult not to fall into despair and feel condemned.  Praise God for the reminder and exhortation […]

Guard the Word of Truth

by Susan Sampson Do I want to guard the treasure I’ve been given in my salvation by upholding God’s word in my home, being the grace of God to my husband and children?  Am I willing to suffer for the gospel that my husband would SEE it? “Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, […]

Do Your Best!

by Susan Sampson “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15).  As I asked the Lord for His help in writing this email, knowing that I cannot do it apart from His grace, I […]