Lynn Donovan
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Thankful Thursday
I love so much about this time of year. I delight in the little things. Christmas cards Sparkly ornaments Hot tea A good book Mistletoe Cold and star filled nights Nativity out front Christmas bandanas on the dogs Flannel PJ’s Blue outdoor lights on our house Laughter of Friends And… especially for a baby who…
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A Hubby Brag Fest
Let me tell you about my husband. He’s around six foot, salt and pepper hair, wears rectangular, black-rimmed glasses, and has a near genious IQ. (Yes, we are talking Mensa here.) He’s the kindest, most loving man I have ever met. I’ve always felt cherished in our marriage. He’s a great dad, provider, and all…
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Marriage Monday- What Makes a Marriage Christian?
Want this button? Marriage Monday discusses marriage topics the first Monday every month at Chrysalis. Today’s question is: What makes a Marriage Christian? The short answer: Two Christians! As a believer in an unequally yoked marriage, this answer appears apparent. However, I know of many marriages where both spouses have professed their faith and yet…
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Parenting a Middle Schooler in an Unequally Yoked Marriage
One of the interesting and challenging aspects of parenting in an unequally yoked marriage is education. As a Christian parent I would prefer to educate my child in a Christian school. I am unable to do so for two reasons. First, the expense. It is outside of our budget to send my daughter to a…
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A Final Word on Thankfulness
I know, I know. You’re most likely tired of the subject by now. Thanksgiving is over. We’ve seen plenty of posts about it, but I want to bring one more dish to the table before it’s cleared. Thankfulness for our unbelieving spouses. Sometimes this is incredibly difficult, or nearly impossible, but I do believe it…
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Delight In the Lord
Psalm 37:3-6 (New International Version) 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: 6 He will…
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Expectations and Disappointments
Around this time of year I find I build up expectations. Expectations of myself and especially of others. Sometimes I recognize the expectations in my heart and there are times I don’t know they exist until they are unmet. These moments are when I find myself awash in disappointment. I tend to be a tab…
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What’s God Up to Now?
You’re not going to believe this. Or maybe you will. Saturday evening I heard a still soft voice. “Invite him to church.” I paused. Or should I say, I froze. “Huh? Lord, is that you?” “Invite him to church.” “But why? He’ll just say no. Or laugh at me.” “Invite him to church.” “Well, okay.…
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Sunday Smiles
At Spiritually Unequal Marriage we explore many difficult and serious topics. We can feel overwhelmed with the seriousness of life because our struggles are sometimes enormous. Because of this fact, I want to share the joy of the Lord with you as well. Albert An old man was shopping with his grandson. The boy was…
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Thankful Thursday
Hebrews 4:16 (New International Version) 16Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Exactly one week ago today, God set my feet on a path to reveal an area of disobedience in my life. I have…
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Growing Younger
I’ve taken to daydreaming lately. In church as I sing during worship, I imagine my husband standing next to me, singing slightly out of key. As I read my Bible, I imagine him asking me about what I’m reading and a lively discussion ensues, both of us enrapt by the Word of God. I picture…
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A Letter to my Daughters
Several months ago I received the following letter. It is beautiful, heartfelt and eloquent. I asked Kathleen Marie to share it with everyone here at Spiritually Unequal Marriage. _____ I have had much concern of late regarding spouses for my children, especially my two daughters, as they are the oldest of the four, so I…
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Godly Submission- Marriage Monday
e-Mom at Chrysalis is hosting Marriage Monday. Marriage is one of the greatest gifts God has given to people. It is a strange and marvelous mystery where two individuals join and become one. Ephesians 5:31-32 (New International Version) 31″For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife,…
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Thankful Thursday
This week I have been in awe of our Creator’s utter immensity. My research for a future post about the human body for Laced With Grace sent shivers across my skin today. The profound brilliance of our Lord pierces my soul. The human body so ordinary – so extraordinary. We are but bits of stardust,…
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He Just Doesn’t Get It!
“Honey, please tell me you have noticed this.” I point to the water on the floor in the bathroom. “You are practically stepping in it.” He looks down, “Oh. Ya, I guess I did see that earlier.” It is at this point I can mentally blow a gasket. I don’t get it. How could he…
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Thankful Thursday
Thankful Thusday is an opportunity to give thanks to God for our spouses. Today, I am praising the Lord for my husband’s commitment to this ministry. Although my husband is not a believer, he allows me, no encourages me, to write about our lives. He said to me, “If our lives can help others, go…
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A Fine Linen Belt
In Jeremiah 13, God tells Jeremiah to purchase a linen belt and tie it around his waist. Jeremiah does as God instructs him. Then God speaks a second time, telling Jeremiah to bury the belt in a crevice. Many days later, Jeremiah unearths the belt at God’s direction and finds it ruined and completely useless.…
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Engaged to an unbeliever?
Over the past year I have spoken with women who are engaged or dating a man who is not a Christian. I want to leave these words for you today. A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her. God’s word has much…
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Sunday Smiles
At Spiritually Unequal Marriage we explore many difficult and serious topics. We can feel overwhelmed with the seriousness of life because our struggles are sometimes enormous. Because of this fact, I want to share the joy of the Lord with you as well. Psalm 118:24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us…