Entries by Thistlebend Admin

Set Free by Christ

by Susan Sampson I wanted to share a note from my ESV Study Bible that encouraged me and spoke truth to my mind and heart. When I read Psalm 119 it is easy for me to get discouraged because I think, “I don’t do that,” or, “I don’t feel that way.” The study note says, […]

Unconditional Love

by Susan Sampson The words of the Lord to us – “Arise, my love, my beautiful one, and COME away” (Song of Solomon 2:13). “COME, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! COME, buy wine and milk without money and without price” (Isaiah 55:1). “COME […]

The Royal Robe

by Amy Sizemore Explaining to the children how Jonathan gave his robe to David made Jesus’ sacrifice so visible. I had to choke back tears of gratitude. I moved a robe from my shoulders to a child’s to show what it looked like.  We discussed how the robe represented royalty as well as covered David. […]