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A Carter Update And Prayer Request
Read more: A Carter Update And Prayer RequestHey SUM family, Tiffany here! This has been quite the transitional season for the Carter household. We have been living with my in-laws for 8-9 months now. As far as our current arrangement, time has flown by! As far as our new house being built and completed, it can't go by soon enough. I am…
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A Quick Hello on Our Day of Worship
Read more: A Quick Hello on Our Day of WorshipAnn here! As I write, it's late night here in New Zealand, and somewhere over the Pacific ocean, three from our community are kicking us off. What a lovely thought! Now, don't worry if you didn't sign up — Just jump in and worship any time during this day. You can look at the list…
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Do you know what happens in the Spiritual realm when we worship?
Read more: Do you know what happens in the Spiritual realm when we worship?Tomorrow is our “Church-without-Walls” community worship event. My friends, determining to worship together brings the Kingdom of God near. 1am Pacific, Thursday 18 November to 1am Pacific, Friday 19th I’m convinced that worship thins the veil. Worship is an invitation into encounter, an encounter with love. An encounter with our Savior who affirms; we are…
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Taking Refuge in God
Read more: Taking Refuge in GodImage courtesy of Phil_Bird at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Hi all, Ian from Sydney, Australia here once again. I’m coming off a hectic month of caring for my parents. Both have been in hospital and as lockdown restrictions eased, we’ve been able to have minimal visitation access which has been great so one or two of us can…
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When Someone Seems Impenetrable to the Gospel
Read more: When Someone Seems Impenetrable to the GospelHello friends, Ann here! After our recent series on the Gospel, this week I'd like to share two specific words that God gave me a while ago about our activity in carrying the Gospel. I'll share one of these words today, the other on Friday, and I hope they help you along as they have…
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When The Past Comes Back To Haunt You
Read more: When The Past Comes Back To Haunt YouHey SUM family, Tiffany here! Today I want to talk about guilt and shame. My children are now 7 and 8. Man how the time flies! In their earlier years (sadly even in the womb) I had some serious anger issues. I did not know how to control my temper. In many ways I was…
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But Will His Grace Cover….Me?
Read more: But Will His Grace Cover….Me?Hey SUM Family, Tiffany Here! I was reluctant to share this with you today; however, I hope to bring encouragement to those who may be struggling as well. I love my husband. I love my marriage. I love my SUM life. I am truly blessed! I had lunch with someone recently who I met a…
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‘Preaching’ the Gospel — To a Spouse?
Read more: ‘Preaching’ the Gospel — To a Spouse?Hi everyone, it's Ann here and I hope you've had a good weekend! Today we'll start with these words of Jesus to his then-disciples: “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.” (Mark 16:15, NLT) "Yes, Lord", we say to that, as modern-day disciples. "In whatever way you want us to…
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A Work of God in My Home
Read more: A Work of God in My HomeBy Ann Hutchison Hi SUM family! Today I'm continuing on from Monday's post, with a curious story about something God did in my home this year. It shows just how good he is, and I really do hope you enjoy this story. As I've shared before, last year none of my family was going anywhere…
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Loving when it’s hard
Read more: Loving when it’s hardImage courtesy of Tina Phillips at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Ann’s most recent post has lingered in my mind for a few days and I thought I’d reflect a little more on it. If that’s okay? Ian here from a sunny Sydney. We have those between a rock and a hard place moments don’t we? As I think I’ve…
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Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Read more: Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place“This isn’t what I married.” Said Bryce. “And there may come a point where I say to you enough is enough.” He stood by the chest of drawers suddenly seeming distant. I sat on the bed. My heart was pounding with fear. “Don’t you ever say to me you can’t give it up if I…
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Financial Giving and Your Unbelieving Spouse
Read more: Financial Giving and Your Unbelieving SpouseBy Ann Hutchison "How can I give to the church when my spouse disagrees?" This one seems to pop up for most SUMites. For me it was an area of challenge in my heart for a good few years. There were so many areas of disagreement already, in relation to faith, that giving ‘our’ money…
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In Our Homes We Are Fresh as a Daisy!
Read more: In Our Homes We Are Fresh as a Daisy!Hi dear friends, On Monday I talked about a particular feature of our Christian life in our homes: That on the one hand we're engaged in fierce battle against the powers of darkness; but on the other, much of our faith life is about enjoying the abundant life of Jesus by receiving his love and…
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Representing Jesus to Our Families
Read more: Representing Jesus to Our FamiliesBy Ann Hutchison Hi SUMites! I just had a realization that gave me a giggle. I went onto our Instagram page, scrolled down, and realized that I have put so many pictures of weaponry on there. We have at least two sets of boxing gloves … a sword … a spear … a few videos…
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Need Something New? ASK for it NOW! Lynn Donovan
Read more: Need Something New? ASK for it NOW! Lynn DonovanHello SUMite Nation: Lynn Donovan here. I want to pass along to you a reminder that today, September 15, 2021, at sundown, Yom Kippur begins. It’s a holy day from ancient times and considered the Day of Atonement in the Old Testament. Through decades of my faith life, I’ve uncovered a profound and consistent pattern…
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Close The Open Doors by Lynn Donovan
Read more: Close The Open Doors by Lynn DonovanContinuing from the last post. Let’s explore the second reason people lose their healing and freedom following an encounter with Jesus. OPEN DOORS: Around six-to-eight weeks following a prayer session a person will experience a moment. They stop and think to themselves, why am I feeling like this again. Why am I having these destructive…
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Why Can’t I Keep My Freedom In Christ? By Lynn Donovan
Read more: Why Can’t I Keep My Freedom In Christ? By Lynn DonovanHi SUMite Family, I want to share some gained wisdom with you today. As many of you are aware, I have a prayer ministry where I pray with people to help them gain freedom from the enemy strongholds in their lives. I pray with others to help them uncover the specific areas where the enemy…
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Alissa Berglund Salvation Testimony
Read more: Alissa Berglund Salvation TestimonyThis week one of our dear SUMites, Alissa Berglund, sent us the following story. This was one of the salvation testimonies we heard of a few weeks ago behind the scenes, and since then Alissa has been writing it up, knowing just how much it will encourage us all. We're so happy for her, and…
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In the Moment
Read more: In the MomentImage courtesy of tiverylucky at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Hello dear friends, Ian from sunny locked down Sydney. If you’ve followed my recent posts at the beginning of each month there’s been this consistent theme of connecting with God in the ordinariness of our day. For years, I think I often sought God in the big moments, hoping…
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The Spirit of Zerubba-Who?
Read more: The Spirit of Zerubba-Who?Hey SUM family, Tiffany here! This last week, God said something very strange to me. I was in a weekly prayer meeting and at the end of the meeting He said, "the spirit of Zerubbabel." Huh? I mentioned it to the other ladies that were in the room. I said, "I don't know what it…
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Bold Speech in Our Homes
Read more: Bold Speech in Our HomesDear friends, It's Ann here, and today we’re looking at our final story in Paul’s life. A story about Bold Speech. Yep, Bold Speech! It’s funny to talk about bold speech here in our community because a motto of our ministry, for years, has been ‘Winning him without words’. Most of us will know that…
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Are You Fighting the Right Battles?
Read more: Are You Fighting the Right Battles?Hi SUM family, Ann here. What a treat to have Martha write for us on Monday — Thank you, Martha! And, phew, the titles of our latest blog posts may look like we're being challenging. Are you kicking against the goads? was Martha's post. Now, mine is titled: Are you fighting the right battles? That…
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“Are You Kicking Against the Goads?”
Read more: “Are You Kicking Against the Goads?”By Martha Bush I'm joining Ann and Lynn today to talk about the life of Paul for our Summer Bible Study. When I think of my favorite story from the life of Paul, I immediately think of Paul’s conversion experience. Ann has already written about Paul's powerful testimony of that experience when he stood before…
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Paul and Silas Show Us What To Do in 2021 -SUMMER Bible Study
Read more: Paul and Silas Show Us What To Do in 2021 -SUMMER Bible StudySUMite Summer Study 2021 Vignettes of Paul Paul and Silas —– SUMites, Lynn here. I’ve noticed that many of us are living smack in the middle of the fight. And the fires are burning molten. For me, I experience more enemy push back than in any other time in my life. EVER!! There was a…