Lynn Donovan
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Politics Part II
So, ya, I’m a glutton for punishment as I’m going to talk about politics AGAIN! *Sheesh* Let’s look at the next truth as it applies to our homes, marriage and politics. This next one is a biggie! Two: God doesn’t need to be defended. So, I’m not sure if you relate to this but in…
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Politics And My Spouse
So, ahem ya! Not a topic that any sane person should delve into, however, I’m wondering how many of you are dealing with conflict at home because of differing views over the Presidential election in America? Anyone? I suspect I’m not alone. For those of you who are in harmony with your spouse over political…
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Want To Know How To Pray For Real Results?
A few weeks ago I experienced a breakthrough in my faith walk. Breakthroughs are amazing but I find in my life they usually follow a difficult season. This was true once again for me. However, the result of persevering in faith through the challenges is astonishing. So my friends, if you are in the darkest…
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Fear Vs. God!!! WE WIN… RIGHT NOW!
This past few weeks have been fantastically interesting. Brexit – American politics – mass shootings – Stock Market crash – Zika Virus – Alligators at Disney World – Canada in turmoil – Israel – finances – kidnapping – …..and these are just the headlines from the past couple of weeks! Can I just say…….. Sheesh!…
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Fear Vs HOPE
SUMites! How do we become free from fear? We lean on the Word. The scripture verse we have covered so far in this series remain truly powerful. I shared how I first began my journey to be free from fear in a post sever years ago. At night I would wake, absolutely scared out of…
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Consuming Fears About our Children
On Friday I shared some truths about stepping out of this curse of the fear of man. Growing in our faith was the first truth I shared and leads to victorious living. Our faith growth, learning and living out of God’s Truths is what I stand upon every day. I’ve become a ROCK, a house…
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Fear of Husbands – The Prescription For Fear
I was deeply moved by many of the comments on Friday’s post about the fear of man. Can I just say – BLESS YOU, SUMites because of your courage to voice your real struggles. I want to share a comment as this is the crux of many of the comments last week: The first thing…
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My Arrogance-A lesson Learned by Pam Anderson
My Arrogance-A lesson Learned Arrogance is defined by one online dictionary as: an insulting way of thinking or behaving that comes from believing that you are better, smarter, or more important than other people. Recently, Lynn wrote a powerful and thought provoking post called “I Created Bitterness-A Weird Confession." Well, I have a similar confession.…
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Fear Of Man – It’s our Freedom Day!
Hello my Friends, Wow, it feels as though a long time has passed since I shared with you what the Lord is teaching me. I have a doozy of a lesson today. But before we jump in, thank you for celebrating our 10-year anniversary with us. I read every comment that arrived and was teary…
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God Joined Our Celebration! Let Me Explain!
Greetings SUMite Nation: Well we are in the last week of our 10-year, month-long celebration. Can you believe it went by that fast? I’m in my office on a Sunday afternoon. I feel the Lord’s Presence and it is peaceful. I pray all of you are filled with His peace, love and joy as you…
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Celebrating 10 Years: Waiting for Lynn and Dineen to Grow Up
“Mama, you are the Christian in your marriage, but you are not showing respect to Daddy,” my two daughters said to me,” as they detailed times, places and events that covered several years. And with that, my two grown daughters, Crystal and Heather, shoved a book in my hands, called Love and Respect, and said,…
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I Finally Found “It” by Christy Edney
Christy Edney and family! My faith journey began as a little girl visiting my maternal grandmother's church with a small congregation, all over fifty-five years old. This small church did not welcome young children and I'll never forget the way they looked at my brother and I as we tried to behave during service. I…
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Celebration Victory – Pam Anderson
In joining in the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the SUM blog, I would like to share with you my experience of how I became part of this amazing SUM family. It was January 2013 when I found the website. I was struggling in my marriage due to a spiritual issue I had been…
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?10 Year Anniversary
SUMite Nation: Wow, can you believe we have become a nations of God’s people? We march together to bring the love of Jesus to a world that is dark and desperate. AND, today we are going to celebrate. Look at this photo: In my Daily Bible, on May 1, 2006, I wrote down in the…
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How Do We Become Free Of Offense?
SUM Nation: This post is going to challenge you. However, working through the steps I discuss will, indeed, free you from the ugly snare of the enemy’s weapon of -offense. Surrendering the offense is the first step. Well, perhaps recognizing that you feel offended is where you begin. Recognize it and name it. Then say,…
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Offended??? Really?? Oh, Come On Already!
I’m so mad the pastor said that to me! I can’t believe they didn’t invite my daughter to the party. I’m so hurt that they didn’t ask me to be part of the team. It’s unconscionable how they have taken advantage of me. I’m furious that she is always noticed, she is always selected, everything…
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Resentment Turns Into THIS… And it will hold you captive
Part IPart IIToday is: Part III So the weird anger explosions transpired a few years ago. And I can state fully that I haven’t had a moment of raw anger since then. Hallelujah. That doesn’t mean I don’t get mad or angry at times. Just not to the extent of a few years ago. Jesus…
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Powerful Prayer To Defeat Anger
This photo CRACKS ME UP! Continued from Friday's post…. BUT…. This is what I learned from that experience. I believe I was wrestling with a spirit of anger. I believe it was demonic in nature and it erupted in very rare moments as to keep me from recognizing it. And just like a volcano, when eruptions…
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Good Grief, Their’s More… The Spirit of Anger (2 part-er, must read for anyone dealing with anger)
-Chronicles of the Donovan Clan Okay, ya… There’s more. I’m not sure what classroom I’m currently enrolled within the Kingdom. But I think the sub-title is humility, mixed with a large study of personal revelation, confession and healing. This is a good and can also be extraordinarily challenging learning season for a believer. However, when…
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I Created Bitterness – A Weird Confession – Chronicles of the Donovan Clan. Ouch!
So, I kinda feel like today is my confession. This post is likely to be raw and vulnerable but someone needs this word. Or perhaps it’s only me? Many times when I’m speaking people will ask me if I discern what God is doing in my husband’s faith life. I reply that unfortunately or perchance…
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Could It Be A Blessing To Be Unequally Yoked?
Today I share a story that profoundly impacted my life. I can grow weary in the waiting and hope seems to fade in season of conflict but today I want you to perceive that their a GREAT blessings for those of us who are unequally yoked. Here is Carol's story: This is worth the time…