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What I Know For Sure
Read more: What I Know For SureHello SUMmites! This is Barb Twigg with another What I Know For Sure. Blessings over you!
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Back To Basics
Read more: Back To BasicsHey SUM Nation. Lynn here. The other day I was texting LuAnn and she shared that it might be good to go back to some basics from Winning Him Without Words. So, today, I’m going to share a quick summary of Key One of the book. Scripture reminds us that a husband’s heart can be…
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My Healing Adventure
Read more: My Healing AdventureLynn asked me to provide an update on my healing adventure. Hi, Ian here from sunny springtime in Sydney. I was diagnosed with aggressive multiple myeloma on. 27 March and was in hospital to start treatment 3 days later. Myeloma is currently an incurable blood cancer but the great discoveries in medical science are assisting…
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When a 91-Year Old Pastor Dies
Read more: When a 91-Year Old Pastor DiesMy friends, Ann here. I shared with you in my last post that Bryce and I recently bought a house in a remote location, and I want to set it up as a retreat for people to come to: A place they can find Jesus. Bryce does know this, and is humoring me LOL. Now…
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What I Know For Sure
Read more: What I Know For SureHello this is Barb Twigg with another What I Know For Sure…Answered!
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El Roi – The One Who Truly Sees
Read more: El Roi – The One Who Truly SeesHello SUMites. Lynn here. I wonderful and encouraging comment was left on the post: My Husband Walk Out of Church Because…… I wanted to share it with all of you. It’s written by Tessia Reeves, who has guest posted int he past. Discover El Roi, our God who sees. Hugs, Lynn: Now her response: Lynn,…
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My Husband Walked Out of Church Because….
Read more: My Husband Walked Out of Church Because….Hi SUMites, Below is a prayer request from a community member. This is a common concern that arises in many families and marriages: What do we do about church? I’m going to share her prayer request below, as she is seeking wisdom about changing churches. Specifically, she wants to know how to respond to her…
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What I Know For Sure
Read more: What I Know For SureHello! This is Barb Twigg with another What I Know For Sure. Let’s not work!
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The Places Where I’m Walking
Read more: The Places Where I’m WalkingDear SUMites Ann here. Oh, it’s good to be back after the ‘summer’ break! That said, it has been winter here in New Zealand!! Yes, we are topsy turvy down here 🙂 Now, it has been SO long since I last wrote, I thought I would tell you a little about three big faith activities…
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Are You A Writer?
Read more: Are You A Writer?I started writing in 2006 and didn’t have a clue, but I took courses and attended Christian writers’ conferences. Because of those efforts, I have now been writing for 20 years and am about to publish my eighth book. There are so many ways to write now, so many places to publish your work, and…
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What? Me change?
Read more: What? Me change?Hi! Ian here. I trust all of you in the northern hemisphere have enjoyed a glorious summer season and managed to get away to enjoy some rest and relaxation. Spring has certainly sprung here in Sydney, even though winter is trying this week to remind us that maybe there’s still some cold around the corner.…
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Hello and I’m BACK!
Read more: Hello and I’m BACK!HALLELUJAH For the past two weeks I’ve been unable to login to the site and write a post. I’ve missed all of you so much. Let’s have an update. Because of my technical issues with the host site, we missed our timeline to finish the Healthy Relationships posts, and I missed the start of the…
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What I Know For Sure by Barb Twigg Hello SUMites! Don’t beat yourself up! Watch this and be encouraged
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Young Parenting and Old Parenting. My Thoughts
Read more: Young Parenting and Old Parenting. My ThoughtsHello SUMites, In our Healthy Relationships in August. The next topic of a vital communication is……… Parenting. Can I just say, UGH! This area in an unequally yoked marriage is ……. STRESS. It’s likely when we were young and engaged, we never considered parenting roles and ideals. But you still can have conversations with your…
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He Who Has Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear.
Read more: He Who Has Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear.Guest post by Jeanne Ritari Imagine several people in a neighborhood relaxing in their homes on a summermorning. Through their open windows, they each hear a garbage truck coming down thestreet. One thinks, “That’s the neighbor’s trash pickup; today is Tuesday, and my servicecomes on Wednesday.” Another thinks, “Good thing I took the trash to…
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What I Know For Sure
Read more: What I Know For SureBarb Twigg here with What I Know For Sure! He’s always pursuing!
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Relationship Communication
Read more: Relationship CommunicationHealthy Relationships August 2026 Hi my friends, Lynn Donovan here. Let’s explore communication. Communication is complicated. Who would agree. I don’t know about you but Mike and I have different communication styles. These differences have led to much of our conflicts throughout our marriage. Some of our differences I was able to identify then earnestly…
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Fall Study and Family Updates
Read more: Fall Study and Family UpdatesHello SUM Nation Lynn Donovan here with a check in and an update. If you are fatigued praying for lost children, spouses, family members. READ THIS UPDATE! I hope you are all doing well and your faith in Jesus is growing. I pray you are aware of how your faith is sanctifying your marriage, your…
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Summer Break – Summer Bible Study
Read more: Summer Break – Summer Bible StudyHi, Lynn Donovan with you today. The writers at SUM will take the month of July off. We will resume in August with our Summer Bible Study. We will announce the study at the beginning of August. Couple of things. If you need support or prayers to pray, visit the tabs on this site, Marching,…
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The Giving Pocket
Read more: The Giving PocketThe is Practical Faith month. This post is simple but a beautiful example of how to live out our faith in generosity. Thank you Jean. Hugs, Lynn Enjoy! by: Jean Ritari Some years ago, I read a short story about a man who had a special slot in his wallet. Every time he got paid, he put…
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Was she an angel?
Read more: Was she an angel?Ann here! My friends, I am asking myself if I saw an angel a few weeks ago. Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? (Hebrews 1:14, KJV) I wonder if we should be more receptive and open to the fact that angels are here.…
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Read more: untitled post 5917June is Practical Faith Month. Last Tuesday I was in Los Angeles visiting family. The day Mike and I arrived I was experiencing severe abdominal pain. It lasted for several days. It was so painful on Tuesday, I almost went to the ER. I decided to wait it out and as the week progressed the…
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There Are No Coincidences
Read more: There Are No CoincidencesThis statement has proven incredibly powerful over the past month. I truly hope this message brings hope to others because it has given me more hope than I have felt in quite some time. My husband promised to join me for Easter service. In a previous article, The Smallest Seeds, I shared how he attended…