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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…
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The Power of the Imagination
Read more: The Power of the ImaginationIan here! Before I come to this month’s post, I wanted to thank all you prayers who have been bringing me before the Lord on this healing adventure as I’ve dubbed it. I cherish everyone and knowing the chemo continues to be working and my neuropathy is manageable now, I now your prayers are being…
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The Constant Month of Adventure
Read more: The Constant Month of AdventureAnn here! This month the team is going to be writing about how we grow our faith, sharing experiences of things we have had. So, it’s my turn. One of the things I do deliberately to keep my faith alive is keep an ongoing record of every single thing I sense God do for me.…
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God in a Wind Chime??? What?
Read more: God in a Wind Chime??? What?As we step into summer months in the northern hemisphere, I hope you find yourself seated poolside or on a beach or even in a comfy chair and have time to read a book. I have several great suggestions, if you need some. GRIN (click here). In the month of June, the writers here at…
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What I Know For Sure
Read more: What I Know For SureHello and welcome to What I Know For Sure with Barb Twigg I wasn’t lost, just on the wrong path
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What Are Personality Disorders?
Read more: What Are Personality Disorders?Hello SUMite Nation. Summer is upon us. Have a fabulous Memorial Day in the State. Today, we are going to wrap up our posts regarding personality disorders and healthy relationships. What is a personality disorder? A personality disorder is a mental health condition that involves long-lasting, all-encompassing, disruptive patterns of thinking, behavior, mood and relating…
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My Praying Mum
Read more: My Praying MumAnn here! My friends, I am currently in England, visiting my Mum. Here’s a picture of us, taken today … I feel today that I want to honor my lovely mum for her strength of faith. She became a Christian when she was about 19 or 20, having grown up in a home that was…