Entries by Thistlebend Admin

The Struggle to Believe God’s Love

by Susan Sampson How do I take the truth that God is love and He loves me to heart and believe it and abide in that love? I honestly don’t know how to write about this because this continues to be a struggle for me – believing God loves me and living and resting in […]

Headstrong?

by Susan Sampson Have you noticed (or am I the only one who does this?) that there are certain Scriptures that you really only think apply to your children? Philippians 2:14 I realize is one of these for me: “Do all things without grumbling or questioning.” But Thursday this really hit home. Laurie told us […]

Battling for Truth. Battling with Truth.

by Susan Sampson We fight for truth by believing the truth and obeying the truth and not relying on our own insight–even when we don’t feel like it. Jesus wants the truth to be forged in us. “Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being” (Psa. 51:6a). Truth being forged. I am reminded of […]