Welcome to Thistlebend!
Free info session, sample lessons, FAQs, and more.
Free 15-Minute Information Session
If you are a pastor, women’s ministry leader, or small group leader this meeting is for you. I would love to discuss the various options available and answer your questions.
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You will receive a confirmation email and event for your calendar.
Welcome Section and Sample Lesson Downloads
Links to downloads of the “Welcome” section and sample lessons for four of our discipleship studies can be found below. Check back in a week or so for sample lessons of our other studies.
Invitation to You
Are you looking for heartwarming, soul-searching, Scripturally rich resources to help you or the women in your small group or congregation grow in the Lord? Hear how the Lord has used Thistlebend in the lives of others.
“Such a blessing! The Lord has shown me my heart and what to do with my sin, how to not wallow in pity and condemnation, but turn to Him, confess, and by His strength walk forward in truth.”
– Sharon, Online Participant, Florida
“Praise Jesus for the Thistlebend study I’m doing and the truths of the gospel, which root me through all of this! Flight school for my husband is very intense, but we are absolutely amazed at our Heavenly Father and all He is teaching us.”
– Rebecca, Independent Study Participant, Small Group Leader, Florida
“I highly recommend Thistlebend resources. I love the studies because they target the root issues in our hearts from which every word and action flow.”
– Cherilyn Magee, Pastor’s Wife, Iowa
“I have done many Thistlebend studies. I grow closer to the Lord with each one. I’m encouraged to ask hard questions and ask God to search my heart and try me. The studies delve deep. I never walk away the same!”
– Deanna, Participant, Virginia
FAQs and Highlights
HELPFUL INFORMATION/FAQS
- All studies are available for purchase at our online store.
- Thistlebend Bible studies incorporate discipleship within the study and are meant for use in large groups, small groups, one-on-one, or independent study.
- Most of our studies range from 7-9 weeks in length
- A suggested order of study is available in our catalog
- Many of our studies are designed to allow the participant to select the length of time commitment each day (see welcome section for more information)
- Free companion video and audio lectures are available for many of the studies but are not mandatory
- Leader’s guides and kits are available
- Best studies for new believers:
- Falling in Love Again with Your Lord
- Heart of a Woman
- Jesus, I Need You
- Seeds of Spring
- Best studies for groups with a wide range of ages and spiritual maturity:
- Falling in Love Again with Your Lord
- Heart of a Woman
- Jesus, I Need You
- Studies with very light homework:
- Seeds of Spring
- Fearless
- Who Am I?
- A Study in the Psalms
- 31 Truths
- Prayer study
- In the Garden Prayer and Workbook
SPEAKING TOPICS AND RETREAT AND CONFERENCE THEMES
Taking the Truth to Heart and Bringing It to Life
Falling in Love Again with Your Lord
Heart of a Woman
Fearless
In the Garden Prayer and Workshop
Heart of Holiness
Jesus, I Need You
Strengthened by Grace
Seaworthy: A Marriage Adventure led by Kevin and Laurie Aker