Entries by Thistlebend Admin

The Imperatives of Suffering

by Michael McKinley When Christians suffer, they need the indicatives, the facts of the gospel.  They need to know the promises of God, the benefits of being in Christ, and the reality of the presence of the Holy Spirit.  Those truths are our comfort when we are wounded, slandered, or tempted. But suffering believers also […]

Rest in Your Father’s Right Hand

by Laurie Aker Our culture puts so much emphasis on man’s accomplishments attained through man’s efforts. People measure themselves and compare themselves with one another. Women have been pressured excessively by all of the varied expectations placed upon them, and in an effort to establish their place, women are often more competitive than they are […]

Who Do You Listen To?

Thistlebend Quiet eMoment by Laurie Aker Focus Scripture: Luke 9:28-36 ESV 28 Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. 30 And behold, two men were […]