top of page



Gleanings from
Thistle Dew Farm
Search
A Man Transformed; an Example to Imitate
In Acts we see the power of Christ to change lives. One such man—a worthy example to us–considered his life expendable in the service of...
jacarroll71
Mar 5, 2018
0 comments
Wander Prone
Paul confronted the Christians in Galatia who began to wander into a works-based salvation, depending on the law for their standing...
jacarroll71
Dec 8, 2016
0 comments
Resisting our Default Position
As we continue today in Proverbs 1:8-3:35, it’s clear that this book is filled with warnings and promises about how to live in a way that...
jacarroll71
Jul 12, 2016
0 comments
Spiritual Drought: Getting through It
Do you go through times of spiritual drought? David did. But he did not accept it as inevitable nor permanent. In today’s reading...
jacarroll71
Jun 23, 2016
0 comments
One Thing
David wanted only one thing from God. It is clear in today’s reading (Psalm 26-31) that he understood what really matters in life. May...
jacarroll71
Jun 17, 2016
0 comments
Getting Home Safe
Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 11:18-16:14 I pray we all get home safe, or should I say, safely? For more read here. Have a blessed day!...
jacarroll71
May 18, 2016
0 comments
Strengthened in God
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 28:1-31:13 As we saw yesterday, David had been anointed king of Israel, but the coronation was delayed. ...
jacarroll71
Apr 6, 2016
0 comments
Michal’s Character
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 19:1-22:5 At what price would you sell your integrity? Michal chose what appeared to be the safe route, but...
jacarroll71
Apr 3, 2016
0 comments
Seeing God’s Presence in the Daily Grind
Today’s reading: 1 Samuel 17:1-18:30 Godly men and women trust in the Lord’s presence and guidance in the day to day details of life. ...
jacarroll71
Apr 2, 2016
0 comments
More Dangerous than Adversity
Today’s reading: Deuteronomy 6:1-9:6 We are in more spiritual danger in times of prosperity than in times of adversity. God warned His...
jacarroll71
Mar 2, 2016
0 comments
God’s Presence, Consistent Character, and Success
Today’s reading: Genesis 39:1-41:36 Joseph is an exemplary figure when it comes to steadiness in the midst of trials and prosperity. His...
jacarroll71
Jan 15, 2016
0 comments
Change of Heart
Today’s reading: Genesis 31:22-33:20 Are you impressed with the way God used the trials in Jacob’s life to humble him? As a young man, I...
jacarroll71
Jan 12, 2016
0 comments
bottom of page