The Traveler and the Thistles: A Parable

By Bowdrie Clawson

A parable about temptation, repentance, and the Savior's healing grace.

The traveler's path led him through a shimmering field of blossoms. But beauty concealed danger: the blossoms hid thorns, and soon he was trapped in a snare that tore at his flesh and bound his freedom. Every effort to escape only left him more wounded and weary - until the voice of a compassionate Healer called him out of the thistles and onto safe ground.

In this modern Christian parable, the journey of one traveler reveals eternal truths about the nature of temptation, the pain of sin, and the mercy of Jesus Christ. With vivid imagery drawn from the natural world, The Traveler and the Thistles speaks to all who have felt caught in regret - and to all who seek release, forgiveness, and the healing touch of the Savior.

Whether read for personal reflection, shared with loved ones, or used in a devotional setting, this story is an invitation to discover that no matter how tangled the thorns, Christ can free and restore us.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FQ41ZX1Q
• ISBN13: 9798262542871
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"