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God’s Preparation: The Cross
Read more: God’s Preparation: The CrossDear friends, I believe this is the last post in this series about God’s preparation. We started with part one, about Trials and Challenges, moved to part two, Time + Honor = Fruit, and then last week delved into Recognizing God’s Preparation. Thank you for being so willing to share your hearts and stories. They…
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Line by Line: An Open Letter To The Fearful Young Wife
Read more: Line by Line: An Open Letter To The Fearful Young WifeMy friends, the comments on Friday’s post were amazing. All of them. Filled with honesty and truth and HOPE. I’m choosing to share this particular comment with the community because it’s a restoration story of epic proportions. Thank you Merlene for your courage and heart to share your life with us. Now here is Merlene’s…
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Line by Line: Do I Divorce An Atheist?
Read more: Line by Line: Do I Divorce An Atheist?So Gang. Before we leave the verses from Monday’s study. I want to expand upon them. The questions I’m asking you to ponder address a very REAL scenario in SUMite homes today. I think we need some honest conversation about the topic. Let’s get started. On Monday we read: To the rest I say this…
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God’s Preparation: Recognizing God’s Preparation
Read more: God’s Preparation: Recognizing God’s PreparationWelcome back to the God’s Preparation series, my friends. I hope you are finding this encouraging and enlightening. God’s ways are so beautifully intricate and simple at the same time. I know that probably doesn’t make sense, but that’s how I’ve begun to see Him. Lynn and I speak often of this and how we,…
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Line by Line: Unbeliving Spouse
Read more: Line by Line: Unbeliving SpouseHello SUMites, Well I’m still not up to par but we are pushing forward with this summer study. If you remember we completed the study of 1 Corinthians 7:10-12. Today let’s move forward to the subject and verses. Verse 12: To the rest I say this (I, not the Lord): If any brother has a…
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Prayer Day in Canada
Read more: Prayer Day in CanadaThank you for your prayers, God has answered wonderfully and beautifully. We were able to share the Gospel with so many kids today at the Oakville's children festival. We were making beaded bracelets on our blankets, and sharing the Gospel at the same time. After the kids finished the bracelet, each one got their copy…
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Line by Line: Monday
Read more: Line by Line: MondayHi Gang, Lynn here. I am really feeling under the weather. I've been sick for three days with a terrible headache, upset tummy and a pain in my foot from jarring it in my tall shoes a few days ago. Sheesh! So I humbly ask you to forgive me as I won’t have a line-by-line…
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God’s Preparation: Time + Honor = Fruit
Read more: God’s Preparation: Time + Honor = FruitMy friends, this series about God’s Preparation continues. Last week we talked about trials and challenges, along with three key points in how Jesus moves in us and our lives during these times. If you haven’t read that post yet, click here to catch up. This next part continues to build upon how God prepares…
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Line by Line: Power Prayer Against Divorce
Read more: Line by Line: Power Prayer Against DivorceLine by Line….. My friends, after reading the comments on the post from Friday, a Holy Fire burned up and out of me that I can only explain as the righteous anger of the Lord. There have been so many of us in this community that have been ravaged by divorce. The enemy has weaved…
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Sumite Olga Prayer Day And More….
Read more: Sumite Olga Prayer Day And More….Good morning SUMites: I have a few things to share today. Girls are preparing beaded bracelets as an outreach tool. First, I hope you were able to read the posts by Olga this past week. The Lord has lit Olga’s heart on fire and she and some of her friends were inspired by our Walmart…
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Line by Line: Remarriage
Read more: Line by Line: RemarriagePart III Line by line. Precept upon Precept. On Monday we looked line by line at 1 Corinthians 7:10-11. We managed to get through three lines. Sheesh. This takes longer that I thought. But I hope the discussion blew your mind and caused you to pray and seek God’s explanation of these verses. I will…
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God’s Preparation: Trials and Challenges
Read more: God’s Preparation: Trials and ChallengesDear Friends, one of the most extraordinary things that God is showing me of late is how interconnected things are and how often we miss it. So here is the first part of an unexpected series-I say unexpected because I'd made notes for what I thought were four different posts and then realized they are…
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Line by Line: The Bible and Divorce
Read more: Line by Line: The Bible and DivorceHi Everyone, Well since Thursday I have read and re-read this particular passage we are studying, 1 Corinthians 7. I know I said we would look specifically at the verses 12-15 however, I’m feeling convinced that we must actually consider the two verses prior. So today, I’m going to tackle something I HATE to address.…
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Humble Confidence – Part 2
Read more: Humble Confidence – Part 2In the first post of this series on humble confidence, we explored the humble, meek and gentle side of the Christian life. This post highlights our call to live boldly and confidently. being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day…
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Abijah – Godly Mother of Hezekiah (Part 2)
Read more: Abijah – Godly Mother of Hezekiah (Part 2)My friends, here is the conclusion of Olga's beautiful post. Moms, I pray this encourages you to keep on trusting God with your little ones (and big ones like I have!), because He faithful through the generations. And that is a promise straight fromt the Bible! Hugs! ~Dineen Abijah – Godly Mother of Hezekiah (Part…
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Line by Line – Precept Upon Precept – Unequally Yoked
Read more: Line by Line – Precept Upon Precept – Unequally YokedLine by line. Precept upon precept…. Most of the time I write articles and commentary on topical subjects related to faith, marriage and parenting. But recently my love for the Word of God has grown exponentially. I am falling more in love with His Holy Word. I didn’t know that was still possible but that…
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Abijah – Godly Mother of Hezekiah (Part 1)
Read more: Abijah – Godly Mother of Hezekiah (Part 1)My friends, this week I am swamped with jury duty and some design project deadlines, so I am thrilled to have one of our very own SUMites, Olga Gurina, fill in for me this week. I've so looked forward to sharing this beautiful nugget with you and this is the perfect week to do it.…
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Guest With Arlene Pelicane
Read more: Guest With Arlene PelicaneI'm a guest with Arlene Pelicane today on her podcast. Arlene: Are you and your husband on the same page spiritually? My dear friend, author Lynn Donovan shares her story of what it’s like to be married to an unbeliever. You are going to love her spunk and honesty. How has she found love, peace, and happiness…
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Let’s Talk About Lies
Read more: Let’s Talk About LiesGreetings My SUM Family, My heart has received such encouragement and joy from your words and prayers on Monday. God has worked out some amazing things in this difficult time. We are now moving forward. I’m excited to see what the Lord has for my son and our family. I Heart you! Today however, I…
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God Makes Everything Beautiful
Read more: God Makes Everything BeautifulThe three of us stood together, three women sharing hearts and faith. My prayer partner and I had just finished praying for our dear friend, who happens to be mismatched like me. Like you. And the weight of her yoke was sitting very heavy. That’s when my prayer partner began to share her testimony about…
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Reader Questions: What About Tithing?
Read more: Reader Questions: What About Tithing?This is a reader question from April, 2009. It's still applies today. Hugs, Lynn This week's question is from Amanda: "I would love to hear how you handle giving (financially) in a SUM. I don't think it would be accurate to say that my husband is an unbeliever exactly, but he is less inclined than…
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Donovan Clan Update
Read more: Donovan Clan UpdateHello My SUMite Family, It was my intentions to share a little about the book, The Five Love Languages. However, I’m just not feelin’ it. So I think it’s time to let you know what has been going on in the Donovan Clan House. As most of you know my son and daughter-in-law moved in…
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New Series For July
Read more: New Series For JulyHi SUMite Family. Lynn Donovan here. Question: Can you believe half of 2014 is over??? We are jumping into the last half of the year and I still have so much I want to accomplish and even more I’m waiting for many, many prayers to be answered. So as we jump into July Dineen and…
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Reader Question: My Friends Want To Save My Husband
Read more: Reader Question: My Friends Want To Save My HusbandSubject: What to do when your friends want to save your husband Dear Lynn: I have an interesting concern; one I have yet to hear about in the comments and posts throughout the SUM Nation community. I have a community of Christian friends who are "Jesus with skin on." These women (and men) have taken…