Amanda Pace
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How I Read my Bible – Tiffany’s Favorite
Hey SUM Family, Tiffany here! I love seeing how other people read their Bible. I have seen some things that I would really like to try! Isn't it great how together we sharpen one another! ::grin:: I have talked before about the power of praise. I love to listen to worship songs and praise God…
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Maintaining Promised Land Living? What Does That Mean?
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! Maintain 1:to keep in an existing state (as of repair, efficiency, or validity) : preserve from failure or decline 2: to sustain against opposition or danger : uphold and defend 3: to continue or persevere in : CARRY ON, KEEP UP 4a: to support or provide for b: SUSTAIN 5: to affirm in or as if in argument : ASSERT Living 1: the condition of being…
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And a Little Child Shall Lead Them
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! Since my last writing, I had to confront some tough topics with my children. This ranged from introducing them to the LGBTQIA agenda to spirit animals to what is the electric chair. (This did NOT all stem from their public education and it was not all in one conversation.) I…
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Why I Chose To Get Involved – In Spite Of Having To Do It Alone
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! Those who have followed my story for a while have seen the struggle to let go of the fear of man. There have been many times when I would shrink back from what God was calling me to do because I didn't know how my husband would react. Would he…
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When God Reveals His Upper Hand
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! Not too long ago I posted an update about my house. I mentioned that I had written scripture throughout my (current construction) house with my children and grandparents. We went around to each of the rooms and took turns with markers and scripture in hand. I came back some time…
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Seeing the Manifestation of the Goodness of God
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! I recently opened up my Bible to spend time with the Lord. "Somehow" (grin…isn't God good like that?) I turned to a bible passage that I had been reading three years TO THE EXACT DATE. I wasn't even looking for this passage, nor did I remember I had taken notes…
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The Shift Of This Generation Begins With Us. It’s GO Time.
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! I just wanted to pop on quick and share a wonderful song with you all. In searching for the original, I found a cover by a group called the Creative Trio. There is something prophetic about this group covering the song. I know a lot of us have young ones…
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A Carter Update And Prayer Request
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! This has been quite the transitional season for the Carter household. We have been living with my in-laws for 8-9 months now. As far as our current arrangement, time has flown by! As far as our new house being built and completed, it can't go by soon enough. I am…
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When The Past Comes Back To Haunt You
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! Today I want to talk about guilt and shame. My children are now 7 and 8. Man how the time flies! In their earlier years (sadly even in the womb) I had some serious anger issues. I did not know how to control my temper. In many ways I was…
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But Will His Grace Cover….Me?
Hey SUM Family, Tiffany Here! I was reluctant to share this with you today; however, I hope to bring encouragement to those who may be struggling as well. I love my husband. I love my marriage. I love my SUM life. I am truly blessed! I had lunch with someone recently who I met a…
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The Spirit of Zerubba-Who?
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! This last week, God said something very strange to me. I was in a weekly prayer meeting and at the end of the meeting He said, "the spirit of Zerubbabel." Huh? I mentioned it to the other ladies that were in the room. I said, "I don't know what it…
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Faith Like a Child Hits Home
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! I want to continue on with my Carter Crew Testimony. Let's begin with Easter 2021. I took my children to Good Friday service at church. I felt the Spirit prompting me to take them to "big church," as my kids call it. I was happily surprised when my son (who…
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Four Simple Things To Change Your Perspective
Hey there SUM family, Tiffany here! On Monday I gave a little glimpse of what I have been enduring these past few months with work. I wasn’t sure how to put this into words but then I got the perfect illustration that came to me on Wednesday. I was at work. We were short staffed…
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Help! I’ve Been Thrown Into The Lions Den!
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! I know there have been some people asking progress on my journey with running for the local school board. I honestly don't have a lot of information at this time. However, it is really great to have people reach out from my community and share that they have voted for…
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Abraham and Sarah – SUMITES in the Bible – Summer Bible Study
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! Today I want to talk about Abraham and Sarah. Before God changed their name, they were known as Abram and Sarai. It was to Abram that God spoke of some amazing promises. Let's take a look shall we? Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country,From your familyAnd from…
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Mary – SUMITES in the Bible – Summer Bible Study
Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! Luke 1 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, ”Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; [e]blessed are you…
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What Do You Do When Perspectives Collide?
Hey Sum Family, Tiffany here! Each passing day brings news of another thing in the Carter Crew's daily lives that is affected by COVID-19. Though we are currently on spring break, the Elementary School is going to e-learning for the following two weeks. The zoo is closed along with movie theaters, public libraries, hair salons,…
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The Attack Of The Grumble Bugs
Hello SUM family, Tiffany here! Happiest of Thanksgivings from the Carter Crew! The holidays are just around the corner. One of my favorites of the whole year is Thanksgiving Day. I love coming together with friends and family while sharing a meal and memories. I am bringing out my Tablecloth of Thanks after it being…
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The Enemy Cannot Handle This!
Sunday, September 29th is the beginning of Rosh Hashanah. We’ve talked about this Jewish holiday over the years. In fact, the first time I’d ever been made aware of it’s significance was because of a blog post from either Lynn or Dineen. For those who are not familiar or are new to this holiday, a…
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Jehovah Perazim – The Lord Who Breaks Through
Hey SUM Family, Tiffany here! I don't know about you but I have really been yearning for breakthrough! It gets me fired up thinking about the breakthrough needed in my life as well as others. I am really struggling to completely detach from my old self. I am not saying that I am not growing,…
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MORE From The Summit…
Hey SUM family, Tiffany Here! During the leader's meeting on the Friday morning before the conference I said I would share a spoken word piece during the offering time. I didn't have anything prepared at the time of volunteering. In fact I just heard the words come out of my mouth. You know those moments…