Lynn Donovan
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Breakthrough Praying for Breakthrough Living
The Conclusion“We must begin to believe that God, in the mystery of prayer, has entrusted us with a force that can move the Heavenly world, and can bring its power down to earth.” Andrew Murray Today is the last post in this series. Can you believe we started this journey on January 11th? We covered a…
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Thankful Thursday
I hail from an extremely large family. I have relatives that are young and old, and even ancient. My grandmothers have gray hair and red hair, brown, blonde, blue, and even shades of pastels. I have kin who live on every continent of our world. I am blessed with brothers and sisters who are tall…
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Contentment
Have you ever had one of those weeks where you notice a common theme? The subject of a devotional, an email that comes over your favorite prayer loop, Sunday’s sermon, this weeks subject at your small group Bible study… Those are the times I pay close attention, because I know God has something teach or…
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Marriage Monday – Happiness or Holiness
Want this button? By majority vote, our topic this Monday will be, “Marriage: For Happiness or Holiness?” This is not a trick question. It’s an opportunity to share your wisdom, Scriptural knowledge, experience, quotes, or other insights you might have.-e-Mom @ Chrysalis. When I read the topic for this month, the first thing I thought…
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Weekend Devotion – God of Peace
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. – 1 Corinthians 14:33 Paul made this statement in his letter to the church in Corinth to make a point. The original Greek word “akatastasia” means confound, confusion, instability, or tumult. The worship services there had become disorganized and their motivations had turned more…
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Thankful Thursday
I always love to read Thankful Thursday posts. I try to visit as many participants as possible each week. I thrill to read comments from women about their husbands. When I find myself frustrated in my unequally yoked marriage, I turn my heart to thankfulness. Giving thanks for my husband can cure a bad attitude…
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Be Sure
The Bible defines faith as “being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (Heb. 11:1) This verse has always had special meaning for me. I’ve studied the flow of each word, and the nuances of its meaning. I’ve embraced its truth within my spirit where its lies deeply…
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Weekend Devotion by Guest Contributor – Amy
I’ve been thinking about the ups and downs my husband and I have been through in our marriage over the years. It’s easy to think that he is the problem but it’s not until God gently shows us “the plank in our own eyes” that we realize we have issues we need to work on…
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Pounding Down the Door
Our Lord is fascinating! I am sure you already knew this. However in the past several weeks I have been an eyewitness to the most amazing events. For two years I have been writing here at Spiritually Unequal Marriage. I have shared my struggles and the many ways God has supplied my every need and…
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The Garden and Things that go BUMP in the Night
I Come To The Garden Alone -Hymn I come to the garden alone While the dew is still on the roses And the voice I hear falling on my ear The Son of God discloses. Refrain And He walks with me, and He talks with me, And He tells me I am His own; And…
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Time to Pray
He said: “Son of man, this is the place of my throne and the place for the soles of my feet.” – Ezekiel 43:7a Lord, we yearn for You to walk among us. We yearn to see your glory and your greatness. We long to be the garden where You may place the soles of…
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Weekend Devotion – Jesus is…
At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not arrest me. But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.”…
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Breakthrough Praying for Breakthrough Living-
Dangerous Prayers“We must begin to believe that God, in the mystery of prayer, has entrusted us with a force that can move the Heavenly world, and can bring its power down to earth.” Andrew Murray God I am willing…God take control….God do whatever it takes….. Dangerous prayers are life-altering prayers, where faith and human nature collide.…
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Jesus, My Hero
I’ve heard so many people express a desire to make this week meaningful. Passion Week. Their words pricked a cord in my heart as well. For so many years this holiday has been about Easter baskets full of candy and chocolate bunnies. (Well, I did revert to chocolate crosses some years back. Had to get…
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The Folded Napkin
Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His Resurrection? The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, and wasn’t just thrown aside like the grave clothes. The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was…
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Interceding for Others“Out of a very intimate acquaintance with D. L. Moody, I wish to testify that he was a far greater prayer than he was preacher. Time and time again, he was confronted by obstacles that seemed insurmountable, but he always knew the way to overcome all difficulties. He knew the way to bring to pass…
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The Right Place
While reading a devotional yesterday, the writer highlighted Habakkuk 3:19. I hunted down this verse in my own Bible, then proceeded to write it on an index card. “The Sovereign Lord is my strength; He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, He enables me to go on the heights.” I don’t know…
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The Excellent Wife
This month,1Peter3Living will be reading the book, The Excellent Wife. This book is a scriptural study of God’s requirements of a Christian wife. It is a high calling for every woman to be a Godly wife and Martha Peace details how to attain this holy calling in a practical way. Join us for this study…
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Weekend Devotion – Prayer
Father, you are our center, our heart, our everything. You are brilliant, majestic, holy, and perfect. You are love. We praise you, Lord, for how you are moving among your children, for your graciousness to give us a glimpse of your work and to even allow us to participate! You are amazing. Lord, forgive us…
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What A Fantastic Week!
My Heart is filled with Thanksgiving!Life on planet earth is all about people! Ecclesiastes 5:15 (New Living Translation) We all come to the end of our lives as naked and empty-handed as on the day we were born. We can’t take our riches with us. It’s about the people not the “stuff.” Today I am praising the Lord for His…
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Not an Ordinary Gift
Hello my Friends, I am over at Laced With Grace today. There I am sharing a Titus 2 woman with you. Today’s story is about a not so ordinary gift but one which, indeed, unique and very personal. You can also learn how to give it to someone special in your life. Please join me…