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Chronicles Part Deux
Read more: Chronicles Part DeuxAs you read this I am likely on my way to Salt Lake City. I grew up there. My daughter and I are attending an anniversary party. We plan to visit our childhood friends and celebrate their parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. We will laugh our heads off sharing the many stories of our crazy childhood…
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Pursuing Salvation
Read more: Pursuing SalvationThe 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
Read more: Weekend Devo – Our Greatest StrengthHi 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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Here I Go Again…..
Where DO We Draw the Line?Read more: Here I Go Again…..I’m in a quandary. I have shared with you in past months how comparing our spouse to another spouse is a toxic occupation. For example we try not to notice but can’t help to observe how “Cindy’s” husband (not her real name) is amazingly considerate of her. We watch her husband with the kids and…
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What’s Your Tone?
Read more: 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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False Hope?
Read more: False Hope?Last Monday many of you tuned in and listened to my video log entitled, Powerful One Sentence Prayer. Thanks for tuning in and listening. I was moved by your many thoughtful and hopeful comments. I believe strongly in the power of prayer. My confidence in Christ is so strong that even though I face a…
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Weekend Devo – God Changes Attitudes
Read more: Weekend Devo – God Changes AttitudesFor 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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Chronicles of the Donovan Clan
Read more: Chronicles of the Donovan ClanIt’s been a long time since I have written about our family. I think I am finally at a place to give you an update and share with you what has transpired in the months since my husband’s return to work. For those of you who are new here, I will give you a quick…
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Bloom and Grow…. Forever
Read more: Bloom and Grow…. ForeverI was sitting in yet another class, at a Women’s Ministry, anticipating once again how I could learn something about surviving in a marriage with an unsaved husband. I’d been to many different kinds of classes on marriage and many different churches, searching and searching. There must be someone, some pastor, some ministry, someone that…
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Is Divorce Really the Answer? – Part 2
Read more: Is Divorce Really the Answer? – Part 2In 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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Lysa TerKeurst and a Portion
Read more: Lysa TerKeurst and a PortionWas I excited or what? Lysa TerKeurst visited my home town over the weekend. She was the speaker at the Crossline Community Church women’s retreat here in our valley. The retreat was fantastic and the gals from Crossline welcomed me into their sisterhood with open arms. Most of you know I adore Lysa. She is…
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Weekend Devo – God’s Love
Read more: Weekend Devo – God’s LoveI 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?
Read more: 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
Read more: Weekend Devo – Memorial Day: Remember the Spouses Who Hold Down the FortWhether 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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Friendship with a Jealous God
Read more: Friendship with a Jealous GodFor thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. Exodus 34:14 Names mean something, especially in the Kingdom of God. As you read through God’s Word, notice how often we are told the meaning behind the different names people give to their children. God even tells…
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Show Me Your Glory, Lord
Read more: Show Me Your Glory, LordAs 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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I Am THAT Woman
Read more: I Am THAT WomanSin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay. – unknown I am in an unequally yoked marriage because of sin. Most of you know my story. I married my atheist husband during a time of…
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Weekend Devo – Worship: Offerering Yourself to God
Read more: Weekend Devo – Worship: Offerering Yourself to GodI'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 an All-Knowing God
Read more: Friendship with an All-Knowing GodIn my first post for this series I mentioned that one of the keys to any friendship is not only knowing the other person, their character, desires and emotions, but also in revealing your own heart to them. Friendship with God is no different. In fact, in order to truly begin to understand Him and…
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Friendship with God Through Confession
Read more: Friendship with God Through ConfessionWe'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: David’s example of Beholding
Read more: Friendship with God: David’s example of BeholdingAwhile back, a good friend of mine asked me a question that I came across again recently in a book I’m reading. I want to pose it to each of you today. Please be very honest with yourself. You don’t have to share your answer with me. My purpose is not to know your secret…
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Friendship with God Through Worship
Read more: Friendship with God Through WorshipRight 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
Read more: Weekend Devo – Friendship of GodHere'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…
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What’s the big deal about Friendship?
Read more: What’s the big deal about Friendship?A few days after Lynn asked me to be part of this series, I was having lunch with two of my friends at work when the subject of friendship came up. One of the ladies began to share how she’s never had any really close friends and how she often does not feel like she…