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The Kingdom of God Within Us
Read more: The Kingdom of God Within UsMy friends, the Holy Spirit is still walking me through the book of Luke and showing me specific things. And now I have a confession to make. No longer will I make the statement, “God shows up.” Why? Because I’m learning more fully the depths of His kingdom already present in us. It’s astounding, for…
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God’s Love in Our Community
Read more: God’s Love in Our CommunityDecember 2014: Leslie and I at the beach. My friends, I can't tell you how touched and moved I am by your outpouring of love, encouragement and prayers in response to my post last Saturday. I’ve shared them with Leslie and she says to tell you thank you-thank you, thank you, thank you for rallying…
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Anxiety’s Remedy
Read more: Anxiety’s RemedyMy Friends, I will confess that I experienced an upside down week. On several occasions I was pulled into anxiety (fear). Can I just tell you I don’t dwell in the land of anxiety often and as I look back on the two incidents that threw me off my game, I’m now mad. The enemy…
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An Update and a Request
Read more: An Update and a RequestFeb. 8, 2009: Leslie and I on her last day of radiation treatment. My friends, I’m grieving a bit today, and I would like to ask you for prayers. Many of you have been here long enough to remember that my youngest daughter (now 21) was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor when she…
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Let Them Cry by Joanne Kraft
Read more: Let Them Cry by Joanne KraftJoanne Kraft is offering a snippet into her newest book today. Joanne and I have been friends for a long time. Our lives have been interestingly and divinely intertwined. She is a good friend who loves God. I was able to read her book and endorse it. Today, she shares some of her parenting wisdom.…
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No More Chains
Read more: No More ChainsMy friends, my post today is a kind of merging of two stories. You see, I thought they were separate, yet as I prayed for Abba's clear leading on what to write, He impressed upon my heart that they are indeed connected. The first story is one we are very familiar with. The prodigal son.…
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Easter and our Faithful God
Read more: Easter and our Faithful GodOh He is faithful. If you’ll spare me some time, please let me share some of my story with you all. I pray God will use it to speak life into just one of your dear hearts. I have a confession. I had a problem, a big problem. This problem was masqueraded by me being…
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A Promise for Our Non-Seekers
Read more: A Promise for Our Non-SeekersMy friends, I have a story to tell you and a powerful nugget to share with you today. As you know God moved me my hubby and me to Florida in December. I have to say I am loving it here more than I ever imagined possible (Eph. 3:20). And I am seeing and understanding…
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Easter Praise-A-Thon
Read more: Easter Praise-A-ThonHello SUMite Nation, Again!!!!!! You did it again! This amazing family on the web emailed and left comments for Heidi that will fill her blossom tree. THANK YOU. You wrote words of faith, hope and love. THAT is what the family of God looks like. THAT is unity in Christ. You loved on this woman…
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Guest Post: The Truth by Joanne Marsh
Read more: Guest Post: The Truth by Joanne MarshMy friends, I'm so excited to share Jo's post with you today. She shared this truth with me recently in an abbreviated form and I asked her to write about it, because it's so foundational and encouraging. I pray it lifts your perspective higher than it's ever been before. Thank you, Jo, for giving us…
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Easter Community Miracle – SUMite Nation
Read more: Easter Community Miracle – SUMite NationMy SUMite Friends, Might I ask you today to join me in another Community Miracle? In October, 2012 Dineen and I attended a conference together that radically changed our faith life and our ministry. It was an amazing conference. However, what you like don’t know is that one other woman traveled with us that year.…
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The Temptation of Jesus
Read more: The Temptation of JesusMy friends, the Holy Spirit has me reading the book of Luke right now. Again, He seems to be pointing out particular stories and giving me deeper revelation as part of our preparation right now. These are exciting revelations and exciting times. We are hearing more and more reports of breakthroughs throughout this community and…
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A Change in Perspective, Part Three
Read more: A Change in Perspective, Part ThreeDear friends, I’ve been sharing insights the Holy Spirit has been giving me on certain passages of Scripture, specifically how Jesus first changed the perspective of the person before healing or restoring them. Honestly, the more I study it, the more my spirit and mind tune in to. I’m now seeing how these and other…
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Chronicles of the Donovan Clan – Spring Update
Read more: Chronicles of the Donovan Clan – Spring UpdateWell my friends, I think it’s time finally, to give you an update on the Donovan Clan. If you have been a reader here for longer than a year, you will remember that my son and his family relocated from Las Vegas to California last January. They moved in with us and lived here for…
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A Change in Perspective, Part Two
Read more: A Change in Perspective, Part TwoOn Saturday I shared how the Holy Spirit has had me reading the book of John and revealed some insights into two of the stories there. These insights have had me on a new tangent to understanding what it means to have a change of perspective, specifically when Jesus brings a change to our perspective…
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Spirit of Self-hatred – Annihilated…. Hallelujah!
Read more: Spirit of Self-hatred – Annihilated…. Hallelujah!There are many reasons why Dineen and I serve in ministry. There are times when it’s tough as people are broken, sick, oppressed and lost. We, the mismatched are truly on the front lines in our own homes, warring for our families. Ministry can be tough but it’s for moments like Tiffany’s that I get…
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A Change in Perspective, Part One
Read more: A Change in Perspective, Part OneMy friends, Abba Father has Lynn and I both working on books, separate books, but we are very much involved in helping each other. I can’t tell you how much I love that, to be able to support and help her and for her to support and help me. God impressed this book on me…
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They Heard A Voice
Read more: They Heard A VoiceThis week something supernatural happened that made national news. I will say that I'm not surprised as I have expected that the world is going to see more and more of God's supernatural intervention in our world. What so great about this story is that four men corroborate the story. A mother and baby were…
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The Joy Set Before Him
Read more: The Joy Set Before HimDear friends, last week I felt the Holy Spirit leading me to do a three day fast for my husband. Now fasting is not easy for me but something about this felt important…pivotal…timely. I've shared in the past how God led me to read the story of Jericho and told me four things: my husband…
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It’s Demonic In Nature
Read more: It’s Demonic In NatureIn the past two weeks I keep hearing it. It whispers in the car, while in the shower, especially when I’m driving. It’s a voice that’s anything but tender, loving and kind. It’s the voice of darkness and lies. What is going on here? It’s been years since this menacing voice of condemnation has pestered…
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Powerful SUMite Testimony of Faith
Read more: Powerful SUMite Testimony of FaithMy friends, I want to share a precious testimony from one of our SUMites. She posted this on our 1Peter3Living Yahoo Group and when I read it, I knew right away it need to be shared. We never share anything from the 1Peter3Living group without permission first. So I emailed Becky and asked her if…
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The Power We Have To Sanctify Our Spouse
Read more: The Power We Have To Sanctify Our SpouseSUMites. In the last week, through scripture, other books I’m reading, and email, I’ve been continually drawn to OUR power passage. 1 Corinthians 7:12-14. (See it below.) I am coming into new revelation that this passage is even more powerful than we think. When combined with the passage from Matthew 18:19, which is also being…
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Our “Right” as Children of God
Read more: Our “Right” as Children of GodMy friends, another clue arrived in my inbox last Thursday morning, a simple verse from John 1. But my spirit stirred and I knew the Holy Spirit was showing where to read next, where the next treasure hunt would begin. I read the first five verses of the book of John several times, enamored by…
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What Gods Love Looks Like
Read more: What Gods Love Looks LikeSUMite Family, I have to share that the word “family” has taken on an entirely larger implication in my life this past week. So, to say that you are my family, please know that I’m overwhelmed with authentic love and hope for you. Let me explain. I’m working on a new writing project and praise…