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The Flutterby
Read more: The FlutterbyMy friends, this will be a fairly short post, but it speaks a big truth. God has been using butterflies quiet a bit to speak His love to my heart lately. Kind of like He did the feathers. Every time I go on a prayer walk or sit by a window for my quiet time,…
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A Glimpse of Heaven
Read more: A Glimpse of HeavenOctober 12, 2012, was THEE day. My entire universe altered as I stood in worship at Open Heavens and experienced the Presence of God. Dineen too was forever changed that day. Our ministry was forever changed and I pray that many of you have received encouragement and have experienced a change in your life because…
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A Tale of Vindication, Forgiveness and Obedience
Read more: A Tale of Vindication, Forgiveness and ObedienceHello, SUMites! I left you hanging a bit on Monday with the rest of this house story and a specific Word from our Father's heart. So let's dig right in… Early in the summer we went to check on our house and see the current progress. As we walked through unfinished doorways, we noticed the…
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Someone New.
Read more: Someone New.Photo courtesy of khunaspix/FreeDigitalPhotos.nety/FreeDigitalPhotos.net My family loves Cirque Du Soleil. They bring a production down under every couple of years and we make sure we get tickets. We celebrated our youngest 21st birthday at the latest show, Kooza, a few weeks ago. It was extra special because Jake went on stage before the performance started.…
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God’s Justice For Marriage
Read more: God’s Justice For MarriageAnd will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? - Luke 18: (NIV) I looked at Ann in stunned silence. Her words echoed in my ears as I felt the full impact of the truth just spoken. Ann and…
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The Tale of Two Houses
Read more: The Tale of Two HousesMy friends, I pray you are still discovering sweet revelations and blessings from last week's fasting and praying for Rosh Hashanah. Dawn did an amazing job leading us. Thank you, my friend! We love you so much! And my friends, your comments were moving and inspiring. If you didn't read Ann's comment about her revelation…
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So here I am What's left of me Where glory meets my suffering I'm alive Even though a part of me has died You take my heart and breathe it back to life I'll fall into Your arms open wide When the hurt and the healer collide It's the moment when humanity Is overcome…
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Wisdom and Discernment
Read more: Wisdom and DiscernmentI'm finding myself at a loss for for words And the funny thing is it's okay The last thing I need is to be heard But to hear what You would say Word of God speak Would you pour down like rain Washing my eyes to see Your majesty To be still and know…
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A Story of Surrender
Read more: A Story of SurrenderAnd when you're tired of fighting Chained by your control There's freedom in surrender Lay it down and let it go Lyrics to Just Be Held by Casting Crowns I was on the fence about sharing this today, because it gets a little personal. But I think it’s an amazing story of God’s glory. …
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Obstacles to Fasting
Read more: Obstacles to Fasting“If you’ve been walking the same old road for miles and miles If you’ve been hearing the same old voice tell the same old lies If you’re trying to feel the same old holes inside There’s a better life There’s a better life If you’ve got pain He’s a pain taker If…
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A Testimony of Fasting – Day 1 of SUM Community Fast
Read more: A Testimony of Fasting – Day 1 of SUM Community Fast“If I told you my story You would hear Hope that wouldn't let go And if I told you my story You would hear Love that never gave up If I should speak then let it be Of the grace that is greater than all my sin Of when justice was served and where mercy…
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Rosh Hashanah and SUM Community Fasting
Read more: Rosh Hashanah and SUM Community FastingHello, SUMites! I’m excited to tell you about what will be happening next week and who will be leading it. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset on Sunday, October 2nd and ends at nightfall on October 4th and means “head of the year” in Hebrew. The biblical name for this holiday is…
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Our Expectations And Answers To Prayer
Read more: Our Expectations And Answers To PrayerAs we conclude this study, I have an astonishing story to share with you about how our prayers can remain unanswered or answers are delayed and how what we expect is usually not what the Lord has in mind. Let me take you to a very old passage. Joshua 6:1-5 Now the gates of Jericho…
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A Stunning Revelation of My Authority
Read more: A Stunning Revelation of My AuthorityMy friends, today I want to share a something God is showing me in my own life. And as God is so perfect in His ways, this ties into the series I’ve been writing about regarding words, the power of God’s Word, and the authority we walk in as His children. And I’ve no doubt…
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What Blocks Answers To Prayer?
Read more: What Blocks Answers To Prayer?Many things can actually block prayer. Block Our Own Prayers? That’s one way our prayers become blocked. And there are several others. Deliberate, willful and habitual sin creates a disconnect in our prayer life. In the Word, rebellion is as bad as witchcraft (1 Samuel 15:23). There is a time in our faith walk we…
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Why Isn’t My Spouse Saved Already? Unanswered Prayer
Read more: Why Isn’t My Spouse Saved Already? Unanswered PrayerAre you new to walking this unequally yoked journey? Did you search the Internet and stumble upon our website? Every week new readers arrive here looking for help. They are seeking suggestions, wisdom and practical instruction on how to deal with tithing, raising kids in faith, standing strong in their marriage when they feel fragmented…
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The Power of Words
Read more: The Power of WordsMy friends, on Monday we talked about our authority and place of power, that we have everything through Christ Jesus and nothing to lose because of His sacrifice for us, and that the enemy has nothing and everything to lose. That's because he's already lost. With that I want to point to a truth that…
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This Prayer Strategy Can Change Your Heart
Read more: This Prayer Strategy Can Change Your HeartI am excited about sharing a few thoughts about what to do when prayer remains unanswered but I think we also must focus on a key prayer strategy that is very powerful and leads to breakthrough. Worship and Thanksgiving. My friends, sometimes our prayers can turn into a laundry list. We pray on and on…
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Our Place of Authority and Power
Read more: Our Place of Authority and PowerDear friends, two weeks ago I wrote a post about seeing the gold in our spouses and calling it out. Since then the Holy Spirit has been speaking to me about the power of our words, which seems to dovetail perfectly with what Lynn has been teaching us, specifically about praying with confidence. And that…
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Praying Our Power Passage – A MUST Read
Read more: Praying Our Power Passage – A MUST ReadIf you don’t read any other post on prayer in this series, PLEASE READ THIS ONE. My friends, there are many more aspects of prayer that we could cover. We won’t get to them all in this series but I have covered what I sense the Holy Spirit is wanting to impart to the church…
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Bearing fruit – the power of kindness
Read more: Bearing fruit – the power of kindnessPhoto courtesy of Dan/FreeDigitalPhotos.nety/FreeDigitalPhotos.net As Dineen shared last week we both attended a writer’s conference in Nashville ten days ago. It was a tremendous few days for both of us on a number of fronts, not least hearing from the Lord regarding our writing. It was a wonderful answer to prayer for both of us.…
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Breaking The Principalities
Read more: Breaking The PrincipalitiesHello SUMers, can you believe its September? Say What? It’s back to school. Back to church. Does your church start a whole ton of stuff this month? There are tremendous opportunities in the fall in which to participate. Just remember to find balance and not over commit yourself and leave your husband/wife feeling left out.…
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What Does It Look Like To Pray With Courage?
Read more: What Does It Look Like To Pray With Courage?Do you believe God wants courageous kids? I convinced He does. Just take a look in the Word. The Lord commands us to be courageous and to “Fear Not.” Yep, easy to say. But what does a life of courage look like in 2016? What does it mean to pray without fear? I’m convinced that…
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My Husband Entered My World, part 2
Read more: My Husband Entered My World, part 2Hello, SUMites! I have to say I’m so excited to share the rest of this story for you. God did some pretty awesome things during the week of the ACFW conference. I was so blessed to hug old friends I hadn’t seen since last year and to make some new friends as well. Since I…