Entries by Thistlebend Admin

Rejoicing in Trials

by Laurie Aker Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanks- giving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses […]

Save Your Life…And Lose

Thistlebend Quiet eMoment by Laurie Aker Focus Scripture: Luke 9:23-27 ESV 23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. 25 For what does it profit […]

The Lord’s Faithfulness

by Laurie Aker David writes about the Lord’s faithfulness: “…I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night; for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy” (Ps. 63:6-7). Can you say the same? Do you sing in the […]