Martha Bush

  • Seek to Understand; Not to be Understood

    Seek to Understand; Not to be Understood

    During the summer Bible study that Lynn, Ann, and Ian led on the book of Psalms, I wrote a guest blog entitled, King David’s Heart was Like a Pitcher, to show that David poured out all his emotions to God, both positive and negative. (Psalm 142:2) I also told the heartbreaking story of Maria and…

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  • Where Are You Planted?

    Where Are You Planted?

    Hello there, Sumites! So great to be with you today to celebrate the 15th year of this beautiful ministry! I mean, community. Because that’s what this is, more than anything. A community. God’s taught me a lot about unity over the years. I still remember when the Holy Spirit significantly shifted our thinking here at…

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  • The Year of Promises

    The Year of Promises

    Hello, SUMites! Wow…what a joy to be with you today…I’m just taking a moment to drink in God’s presence here and being with you again. Lynn asked me to share an update, specifically about my recent anniversary, and I was thrilled to do so. What I didn’t expect was the rest of the story God…

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  • The Journey Continues…

    The Journey Continues…

    My friends, I have a wonderful story to share with you. It started back in 2012 when Lynn and I went to our very first Open Heavens Bethel Conference. As Lynn has shared in the past, that was a very pivotal moment in time for us and this ministry. That adventure launched us onto a…

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  • You Are Loved: How Much Does God Love Us?

    You Are Loved: How Much Does God Love Us?

    My friends, did you experience a breakthrough through our study together? What do you feel God did in you through the revelations of His love and promises for you? Please share your heart, your doodles and your coloring pages. And thank you again for joining me as we walked through the truths of Romans 8…

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  • You Are Loved: Is God Good?

    You Are Loved: Is God Good?

      Remember to share what you're learning in the comments. Did you identify a struggle? What is God's promise and provision for that? For you? Share your heart, your doodles and your coloring pages! Hugs! ~Dineen TWEETABLE TRUTH:  “His loves reaches us from the past of the cross, carries us through the present, and ushers…

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  • You Are Loved: Why Do We Wait and Hope?

    You Are Loved: Why Do We Wait and Hope?

    Remember to share what you're learning in the comments. What is your believing statement? Share your heart, your doodles and your coloring pages! Hugs! ~Dineen TWEETABLE TRUTH:  “God’s Word will transform you. Reed it, believe it, and trust Him to do it-because He watches over His Word to fulfill it (Jer. 1:12).” pg. 37 #youarelovedcoloringbiblestudy…

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  • You Are Loved: Who’s Really in Control?

    You Are Loved: Who’s Really in Control?

       Hey there, friends! I hope you enjoyed coloring 2 Cor 5:17. Like I said, I’m particularly fond of that page. And the truth it imparts to us! We are new creations in Christ Jesus. The last part of that verse says, “The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” The Greek word…

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  • You Are Loved: How Do We Live Empowered Lives?

    You Are Loved: How Do We Live Empowered Lives?

      Remember to share what you're learning in the comments. What lie did the Holy Spirit reveal to you? What truth did He show you to replace it with? Share your heart, your doodles and your coloring pages! Hugs! Dineen TWEETABLE TRUTH:  “The Holy Spirit's revelations of truth, healing, strength, and growth transform our minds more…

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  • You Are Loved: Who Is Jesus to Us?

    You Are Loved: Who Is Jesus to Us?

      Tweet this!:  “I find this very freeing indeed to know I don’t have to “fix” myself. Jesus did it with His death and each day the Holy Spirit is helping me to be more and more Christlike.”  pg. 16 #youarelovedcoloringbiblestudy goo.gl/qG9HBT   Order from The SUM Shop or Amazon  

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  • Part 2: You Are Loved! &The Mystery Revealed

    Part 2: You Are Loved! &The Mystery Revealed

    Dear friends, I'd love it if you'd post a quick review on Amazon. We so appreciate that. Every sale benefits this ministry and pays our bills. And reviews help us tremendously. Thank you! Love you! ~Dineen Tweet this!: “So my philosophy has shifted from seeking an easier life to seeking God for a more fulfilling…

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  • You Are Loved: Introduction & What’s Coming Up!

    You Are Loved: Introduction & What’s Coming Up!

    You Are Loved Coloring Book Study Schedule July 31: Video: Introduction of You Are LovedDecorate, Delight & Discover!: You Are Loved and The Mystery Revealed (pages 5-11) Aug 4: (Share pages!)Video: You Are Loved-The Mystery RevealedDecorate, Delight & Discover!: Who Is Jesus to Us? (pages 13-17) Aug 7: (Share pages!)Video: Who Is Jesus to Us?Decorate, Delight…

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  • Let’s Share and Celebrate!

    Let’s Share and Celebrate!

    My friends, I had a message planned for today, but as I prayed, asking the Holy Spirit what was on His heart for us, He inspired me to make this a day of celebration. He pointed out the encouragement received through my testimony on Monday and led me to have you do the very same…

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  • My Healing Testimony

    My Healing Testimony

    My friends, I have something exciting and wonderful to share with you. I’ve been holding it close for several months, only because it was something I was waiting to share with my husband first. And that time recently came. In the past I’ve mentioned a health condition I’ve had to live with for over 15…

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  • Digging for Truth in the Bible

    Digging for Truth in the Bible

    My friends, a few weeks back several of you left comments about wanting to know how I study the Bible and dig out the truths and revelations. I want to share that with you today so you can start digging deeper and seeking to know God more intimately too! First and foremost, understand that this…

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  • The Rooms in God’s House

    The Rooms in God’s House

    Hello, dear friends! So good to be back with you this week! I couldn't wait to share this beautiful revelation from John 14. God's Word is so very present and for us now. I pray this insight brings that home to your hearts in an astounding way.  The words I am referencing: Rooms: mone - a staying, abode,…

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  • Oh, Captain…Our Captain! by Dee Rusnak

    Oh, Captain…Our Captain! by Dee Rusnak

    “For it became Him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the Captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.” – Hebrews 2:10 When you think of a wilderness, what is the first picture that pops into your mind? Perhaps a tree-thick forest, or…

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  • Knowing God’s Voice

    Knowing God’s Voice

    These are the Greek words from John 10 that I'm speaking about: Know: ginosko; a prolonged form of a primary verb; to “know” (absolutely) in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with others not thus clearly expressed): – allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) know(-ledge), perceived, be resolved, can speak, be…

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  • When Your Spouse Walks Away From God

    When Your Spouse Walks Away From God

    My friends, as you can see from the title, we tackling a very difficult and painful topic today. It’s one I think we should address as it’s something many of you are living out. And one of you even asked for this subject to be addressed on our recent survey. Please. Please talk about spouses…

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  • Receive This From God’s Heart…

    Receive This From God’s Heart…

    My precious friends, last week God dropped this into my spirit and I've held it close, waiting for Him to tell me to share it. So read this and receive it from His heart to yours.  Love you so much!Dineen This is My time of restoration and establishing My children in My timeline for them.…

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  • Standing in Truth

    Standing in Truth

    Welcome to June, SUMites! I know this is a very busy time for many of you as school ends and summer vacations start. I pray this summer is full of God’s peace, His rest, and that each day you feel more loved and strengthen in your faith. Our Papa God is so good and He…

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