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Prayer To Stand in the Gap
Read more: Prayer To Stand in the GapSimilar prayers are in this book. Hi, Lynn Donovan here, I want to share a short but powerful prayer when we are standing in the gap for someone in the spirit. Lord, let me stand in the gap for_________________. So that his eyes will be opened, and he will be freed from demonic bondage, so he…
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Marriage Adventures in France
Read more: Marriage Adventures in FranceHi SUMites! I said I'd share a little of the marriage adventures we've been having while in France. It's been a funny little time. Being here for a month in this rented house, with few responsibilities and no friends in the neighborhood, has meant we have spent 100% of our time together. We have done…
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Donovan Clan Update
Read more: Donovan Clan UpdateThank you for your love and support of this ministry as we share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. On April 27, 2024, my husband, Mike, was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with acute Leukemia. He was sent to the ICU twice two weeks ago and literally was saved on Saturday and Monday nights by…
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Boundaries in Marriage, Part Five: Respect
Read more: Boundaries in Marriage, Part Five: RespectHello dear SUMites It's Ann here and I'm writing from France, where Bryce and I arrived yesterday. We're staying for a month in a town called Foix in the very south of France. It has always been a dream of mine to live in France, and so perhaps this is the closest I can get. …
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The Power of Remembering!
Read more: The Power of Remembering!Photo courtesy of Tara Winstead and Pexels Hello, Ian from Sydney here. As many of you might recall, I’ve been reading the Psalms most days for the last few years. I’ve now forgotten how long it’s been as I never tire of their goodness, wisdom, and passion. As you’d expect, across 150 psalms, most of…
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So What Happens Now?
Read more: So What Happens Now?Photo courtesy of Adrian Cogua at Pexels.com Hi everyone, Ian from Sydney here. How was your Easter? We hope it was full of goodness and happiness, especially with the wonderful message of the Resurrection. Jesus is Risen! Easter has passed for another year. What happens now? Did the message of the Resurrection change anything in…
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Who Is This Man?
Read more: Who Is This Man?Who is this man? (Luke 8:25) Yeshua, the son of the living God. (Matthew 16:16) My brothers and sisters, while in prayer, I have sat on hundreds of beaches with the Lord, and with a hurting or a hungry person who seeks and receives His love, wisdom, and healing. I’ve watched as our Savior holds…
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Love is All Around!
Read more: Love is All Around!Holy Week. It’s one of my favourite weeks of the year, but also one filled with sadness. It reminds me of Lectio 365’s Lenten Evening Meditation which they title, “Bright Sadness”. I find the week is a microcosm of life with Jesus. We journey with Him, suffer death, wait for something to happen, and then…
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Take Care of My Children
Read more: Take Care of My ChildrenHello readers! This final post in the series addresses what we can do to take care of our kids from a distance. We have talked about how to pray both alone and with others, but this final strategy consists of tangible, visible action. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans…
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Promises
Read more: PromisesMany years ago, I attended an event where a pastor from South Africa was speaking. I could not tell you what he was talking about, but I clearly remember where I was sitting in the front row when the Lord spoke to my heart: Your children will rise and call you blessed. I immediately imagined…
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A Cord of Three Strands
Read more: A Cord of Three StrandsToday I want to share about a fairly small thing that has had an outsized impact on my journey over the past several years. But first, let’s revisit the parable of the original prodigal son in Luke chapter 15. The younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there…
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Forgiven
Read more: ForgivenThank you for staying with me in this series. Please be aware today’s post is interactive! We will work through one of the common struggles related to parenting a prodigal child. As mentioned in a comment last Monday, it is often the case that we dwell on what we did to make our child behave…
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What is Truth?
Read more: What is Truth?On Monday, I encouraged you to identify the lie that your prodigal son or daughter believes, and to counter that with the truth. I remember well sitting in a counselor’s office with my then-teenager, arguing whether there is such a thing as absolute truth. One of the hallmarks of this age is its relativism, its…
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Know Your Enemy
Read more: Know Your EnemyHello, SUM readers! I confess that when Lynn first asked me to consider a series on dealing with prodigal children, my first reaction was that I had nothing useful to say on this topic. But the Spirit insisted there are things he wants you to know. I pray that this series conveys our Lord’s…
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What Will You Learn When Your Read Spiritual Enforcer?
Read more: What Will You Learn When Your Read Spiritual Enforcer?Hi Lynn Donovan here. Are you curious how this book will help you? Do you want greater victory in your faith, home life, and relationships? Well, this week we are going to poke our nose into the book, Spiritual Enforcer, and discover some of the critical components that are crucial to launch you into greater…
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Foundational Pillar – Jesus – Join the Conversation
Read more: Foundational Pillar – Jesus – Join the ConversationSUM Nation, Lynn here on this glorious Wednesday. Did you process that LARGE question of God’s goodness? Whew. Took me a long while to walk through that one. Now let’s consider what intimacy with Jesus is all about. Download PDF Field Guide ? Intimacy with Jesus Leave your thoughts in the comments and join the…
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Foundational Pillar – Listen In
Read more: Foundational Pillar – Listen InHi everyone. Lynn Donovan here with you. AND Nicole and LuAnn. Nicole and LuAnn will be leading a study of this content on our SUM FB Page and SUM Sisters Group. Check in there if you want to see how others are working through this study. Today let’s talk about a foundational pillar that is…
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I Dare You to Make This Commitment….
Read more: I Dare You to Make This Commitment….Hi SUMite Nation, Lynn Donovan here. Guess what???? I’ve taken over the blog for the month of February!! Wahoo! Ann has the month off and it’s my turn to lead us for a bit. And I’m feeling a bit feisty. So, hang on to your hat …- So, I have a few questions for our…
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Spiritual Warfare for the Unequally Yoked
Read more: Spiritual Warfare for the Unequally YokedHi SUM Nation: Important Information below the review: Lynn Donovan here. Today I want to provide an update regarding the Spiritual warfare book for the Unequally Yoked. It is nearing completion. Here is an early review by one of our own: “This book is exactly what I needed at the exact right time in my…
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An Important Story for Us: The House in Florida
Read more: An Important Story for Us: The House in FloridaDear friends, Ann here. Today I'm going to share a very special story. It is a story that is important for our community. It is a story that is breathed by God's mouth. I always try to write exactly what God wants me to write. He picks the topics. So today this is what he…
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Community Fast – Day Four Prayer Prompt
Read more: Community Fast – Day Four Prayer PromptToday we are taking our prayers into real preparation for warfare. Today, ask the Lord for revelation. And ask for wisdom. Ask God to reveal or perceive what you don’t see that is going on first in the spiritual realm and then in the natural. Prayer prompt: Lord, reveal the truth about my marriage and my…
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New Year – New Beginnings!
Read more: New Year – New Beginnings!Happy New Year, dear SUMites. We trust your Christmas went well and you’ve stepped into the New Year, yes, it’s 2024, positively. Photo courtesy of James Wheeler and pexels.com As a quick side note, the world often expects us to charge into the new year but after a usually busy December, I find it’s often…
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Advent – A Season of Hope!
Read more: Advent – A Season of Hope!As some of you may recall I’ve been observing the season of Advent now for many years. Hi, it’s Ian from warming up Sydney. Photo courtesy of Lil Artsy and Pixels.com Advent means “arrival”. Interestingly, the arrival, Jesus as a babe, occurs on the last morning of Advent, ie, Christmas morning. And then of course,…
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Give and Receive Advanced Copy of Spiritual Enforcer – Giving Tuesday
Read more: Give and Receive Advanced Copy of Spiritual Enforcer – Giving TuesdayIf you have received hope or encouragement here at SUM, please consider a gift on Giving Tuesday, November 28th, our one-time a year giving campaign. Four ways to give and receive an advanced copy of Spiritual Enforcer. More to come tomorrow. Lynn Donovan Book release early 2024: Back cover Spiritual Enforcer: Spiritual Warfare for the…