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Into the Wilderness

Thistlebend Quiet eMoment by Laurie Aker Focus Scripture: Luke 7:24-35 ESV 24 When John’s messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see?  A reed shaken by the wind?   25 What then did you go out to see? A man dressed […]

God Afflicts, But Not Willingly

by Steve Fuller My Affliction I recently had a minor stroke, which affected some of my peripheral vision. I was encouraged by the story of Job, who blessed the name of the Lord, even though God had taken Job’s donkeys, sheep, camels, and children (Job 1:21-22). How — after losing all this — could Job […]

He Restores My Soul

by Laurie Aker He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. (Ps. 23:3) The Lord our shepherd watches closely over His sheep and restores them to himself when they wan- der. Not one of God’s creatures will lose its way sooner than a sheep, which are so inclined […]