Entries by Thistlebend Admin

Enduring

by Susan Sampson As I was reading the weekly scripture verse from Hebrews 12:1-3 the Lord caught my attention.  The author of Hebrews writes, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance […]

From the Hearts of Children

by Amy Sizemore What a blessing it is serving your precious children.  We all wished the moment could have been recorded when so many of the children volunteered to pray after our worship time.  Not only are the prayers coming out of these teeny tiny people astoundingly mature and theologically accurate, but their little hearts […]

Grace

by Susan Sampson Grace!  Is there a sweeter word?  The love and grace that are Jesus, that God has given us in Jesus!  What peace and joy and rest this brings.  I think I loved this lecture so much because I am one who has spent a lifetime of performing, thinking I have to earn […]