Martha Bush
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Step Three: Obedience
Last week I had the chance to catch up with a dear friend. Over lunch, we brought each other up to date on the details of our lives. At one point after relaying my own family’s current events, she paid me a compliment in regards to my patience with my husband. The firmness of my…
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Weekend Devo-Words of Praise
At the end of June, Deb shared the story of how her marriage is being restored. In case you missed it, you can read it here. The following is something that she wrote recently. It's amazing and truly inspired by the Holy Spirit! Have a wonderful weekend and rejoice along with her! Praying and believing,Dineen…
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Focus on Your Mission
In last week's post I talked about making the choice to love our spouses. And as I said before, this is the first step to loving our unbelieving spouses unconditionally. Many of you have shared that it's difficult to love your spouse because of his behavior, which is completely understandable. But please also understand that…
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Weekend Devo – God’s in the Details
That's why I don't think there's any comparison between the present hard times and the coming good times. The created world itself can hardly wait for what's coming next. Everything in creation is being more or less held back. God reins it in until both creation and all the creatures are ready and can be…
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Choose to Love
On the weekend devo I wrote about loving our spouse unconditionally. Let’s talk some more about how to do that. Sometimes giving examples helps too, so if you have one you’d like to share, please do so in the comments section. Let me travel a tangent here to say that Lynn and I value your…
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Weekend Devo – Giving Love
On one of last week’s post, a commenter asked if God could teach her to love her husband unconditionally. This is such a good question, that I decided to share some of my answer here today. This is such a crucial area that I think we need to talk more about not only loving our…
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More Adventures and a New Motto…
Like Lynn and her Chronicles of the Donovan Clan, the Miller Adventures are taking some interesting turns. The latest is a new business venture on my hubby’s part. He’s left the conglomeration of the tech industry to venture out on his own. Yes, a bit risky in today’s economy, but it’s something he’s always wanted…
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Weekend Devo – God’s Infinite Love
We love because He first loved us. -1 John 4:19 I’m sure you've heard the expression, “You can’t make God love you any more or any less than He does.” I’ve found great comfort in the fact that we can’t lose God’s love. Yet I have to confess, I’ve struggled the part about not being…
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Pursuing Salvation
The other night I sat with a friend in a coffee shop as we swapped the latest details of our lives. I shared with her about my father’s funeral, which led to me telling her about a conversation I recently had with my husband. I asked him this question years ago, but since my father’s…
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Weekend Devo – Our Greatest Strength
Hi there! I’m making my video blog debut today! Bear with me as I learn the ropes. 🙂 Hopefully my “greenness” won’t take away from the message. Have a wonderfully blessed weekend with your spouse and stay strong in WHO YOU ARE!Praying and believing,Dineen
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What’s Your Tone?
In his book Blink, Malcolm Gladwell uses many examples of the ways we make split decisions. Early on in the book he makes reference to Dr. John Gottman’s “Four Horsemen:” defensiveness, stonewalling, criticism, and contempt. Gottman says the most important of these and the most destructive is contempt. As a writer, I’m very much aware…
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Weekend Devo – God Changes Attitudes
For seven days they celebrated with joy the Feast of Unleavened Bread, because the LORD had filled them with joy by changing the attitude of the king of Assyria, so that he assisted them in the work on the house of God, the God of Israel. – Ezra 6:22 This story in Ezra 6 is…
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Is Divorce Really the Answer? – Part 2
In last week’s post, I shared a list of lies and false beliefs from Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ book, Lies Women Believe. The second part of her book title is, “And the Truth That Sets Them Free.” Today I want to share the list of truths she counters those lies with. There is no marriage God…
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Weekend Devo – God’s Love
I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me, but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me. – John 14:30-31 This verse was part of my Bible reading yesterday,…
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Is Divorce Really the Answer?
“No sooner does a couple say, “I do,” than the Serpent rears his ugly head and sets out to destroy that marriage. He knows every divorce is an attack on the character of God and on the earthly picture of divine redemption. Before the wedding reception is over, Satan is looking for opportunities to plant…
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Weekend Devo – Memorial Day: Remember the Spouses Who Hold Down the Fort
Whether you agree with why our troops are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as other parts of the world, let’s take a moment and pray for these brave men and women serving our country in often brutal conditions. They are answering the call and being obedient, even if they don’t completely understand why.…
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Show Me Your Glory, Lord
As we’ve explored our theme Friendship with God this month, I keep hearing God’s quiet voice saying, “Seek me above all else.” Then that great Third Day song, asking God to “show me your glory” has gone through my head nonstop. Show me your glory, Lord. Moses asked God to show him His glory is…
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Weekend Devo – Worship: Offerering Yourself to God
I'm finding some awesome devotionals that fit perfectly with our Friendship with God theme this month. Here's a great one from Rick Warren. Have a wonderful weekend and keep seeking Him!Praying and believing,Dineen Worship: Offering Yourself to Godby Rick Warren So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you:…
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Friendship with God Through Confession
We've covered some amazing ground so far in our Friendship with God series. If you didn't get a chance to read Angela's post on Friday, be sure to scroll down and read it. It will change your outlook. Today I want to encroach on a subject that seems to be overlooked too often, yet is…
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Friendship with God Through Worship
Right after we moved back to the States from Europe, I had the chance to go to my first Women of Faith conference. I went with two friends from the church I’d recently found and joined. Now the music was amazing, and if you’ve ever been to one, you know what I mean. Plus being…
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Weekend Devo – Friendship of God
Here's another devotional from Walk in the Word with Dr. James MacDonald. Happy Mother's Day and keep seeking God as your friend! Praying and believing, Dineen Friendship of Godby Dr. James MacDonald of Walk in the Word "The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his…