Lynn Donovan
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Betrayal, Jesus and the Unequally Yoked
Betrayal…. How do we deal with this, the cruelest, of culprits? John 13:18 “I do not speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, ‘He who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me.” The next section of our Bible study dives…
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This Study Must be Important to God. Here’s why.
As I was preparing this teaching last week about washing feet, I received the following text from a SUMite. She had no idea I’d just started this study and this week we were reviewing John, chapter 13, Jesus washed the disciple’s feet. This is what she wrote to me: I haven’t shared this with anyone,…
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Jesus Asks a Question. The Answer is Everything (read to the end. It’s good)
Did you read the summaries in the comments of the previous post? Link here. They are SO GOOD! Question: Why is this particular study important to an Unequally Yoked marriage? Answer: Jesus said in John 13:34-35: 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you…
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Prayer Prompt for the Unsaved by SUMite, Beth
Last week on of our SUMites, Beth shared the following in the comments. It's really good. So, please copy and pray. Hugs, Lynn Beth: Because praying for the lost is dear to me, my prayer partner and I formed this prayer sheet for our congregation to use during the last two Lenten seasons…it can really…
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Our Faith Impacts Our Spouse
Because of the Lord‘s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 SUM Nation, Lynn Donovan here. I have a quick story to share and some experiential wisdom to encourage all who are traveling the road of the Unequally Yoked behind me. Mike and I…
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Meet Evie. A Life Redeemed and Restored
Hello my Sumite Sisters, My name is Evie, and I have been following this ministry since 2015. I became a Christian after I married. My faith was not received well by my husband, my family or his family, and 26 years later, it still isn’t. There has been a lot of ups and downs,…
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Prayer To Stand in the Gap
Similar prayers are in this book. Hi, Lynn Donovan here, I want to share a short but powerful prayer when we are standing in the gap for someone in the spirit. Lord, let me stand in the gap for_________________. So that his eyes will be opened, and he will be freed from demonic bondage, so he…
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Donovan Clan Update
Thank you for your love and support of this ministry as we share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. On April 27, 2024, my husband, Mike, was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with acute Leukemia. He was sent to the ICU twice two weeks ago and literally was saved on Saturday and Monday nights by…
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Who Is This Man?
Who is this man? (Luke 8:25) Yeshua, the son of the living God. (Matthew 16:16) My brothers and sisters, while in prayer, I have sat on hundreds of beaches with the Lord, and with a hurting or a hungry person who seeks and receives His love, wisdom, and healing. I’ve watched as our Savior holds…
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Take Care of My Children
Hello readers! This final post in the series addresses what we can do to take care of our kids from a distance. We have talked about how to pray both alone and with others, but this final strategy consists of tangible, visible action. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans…
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Promises
Many years ago, I attended an event where a pastor from South Africa was speaking. I could not tell you what he was talking about, but I clearly remember where I was sitting in the front row when the Lord spoke to my heart: Your children will rise and call you blessed. I immediately imagined…
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A Cord of Three Strands
Today I want to share about a fairly small thing that has had an outsized impact on my journey over the past several years. But first, let’s revisit the parable of the original prodigal son in Luke chapter 15. The younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there…
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Forgiven
Thank you for staying with me in this series. Please be aware today’s post is interactive! We will work through one of the common struggles related to parenting a prodigal child. As mentioned in a comment last Monday, it is often the case that we dwell on what we did to make our child behave…
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What is Truth?
On Monday, I encouraged you to identify the lie that your prodigal son or daughter believes, and to counter that with the truth. I remember well sitting in a counselor’s office with my then-teenager, arguing whether there is such a thing as absolute truth. One of the hallmarks of this age is its relativism, its…
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Know Your Enemy
Hello, SUM readers! I confess that when Lynn first asked me to consider a series on dealing with prodigal children, my first reaction was that I had nothing useful to say on this topic. But the Spirit insisted there are things he wants you to know. I pray that this series conveys our Lord’s…
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What Will You Learn When Your Read Spiritual Enforcer?
Hi Lynn Donovan here. Are you curious how this book will help you? Do you want greater victory in your faith, home life, and relationships? Well, this week we are going to poke our nose into the book, Spiritual Enforcer, and discover some of the critical components that are crucial to launch you into greater…
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Foundational Pillar – Jesus – Join the Conversation
SUM Nation, Lynn here on this glorious Wednesday. Did you process that LARGE question of God’s goodness? Whew. Took me a long while to walk through that one. Now let’s consider what intimacy with Jesus is all about. Download PDF Field Guide ? Intimacy with Jesus Leave your thoughts in the comments and join the…
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Foundational Pillar – Listen In
Hi everyone. Lynn Donovan here with you. AND Nicole and LuAnn. Nicole and LuAnn will be leading a study of this content on our SUM FB Page and SUM Sisters Group. Check in there if you want to see how others are working through this study. Today let’s talk about a foundational pillar that is…
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I Dare You to Make This Commitment….
Hi SUMite Nation, Lynn Donovan here. Guess what???? I’ve taken over the blog for the month of February!! Wahoo! Ann has the month off and it’s my turn to lead us for a bit. And I’m feeling a bit feisty. So, hang on to your hat …- So, I have a few questions for our…
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Spiritual Warfare for the Unequally Yoked
Hi SUM Nation: Important Information below the review: Lynn Donovan here. Today I want to provide an update regarding the Spiritual warfare book for the Unequally Yoked. It is nearing completion. Here is an early review by one of our own: “This book is exactly what I needed at the exact right time in my…
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Community Fast – Day Four Prayer Prompt
Today we are taking our prayers into real preparation for warfare. Today, ask the Lord for revelation. And ask for wisdom. Ask God to reveal or perceive what you don’t see that is going on first in the spiritual realm and then in the natural. Prayer prompt: Lord, reveal the truth about my marriage and my…