Bible
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Psalm 1 – A Wisdom Psalm
Hello, Ian from sunny Sydney. It’s still a bit chilly as we’re now in the final month of winter here but I especially love a sunny winter’s day. I love the Psalms. I’ve been reading, praying, singing a psalm most days for the last ten years. They’ve been invaluable in my learning to pray. Why?…
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Summer Study of the Psalms
As we dive into the Psalms, let’s start with some basic understanding. There are Psalms, songs, and poems in this collection that are composed by various writers. Predominantly, the psalms are written by David. Because they were written by King David, I want to explain why I believe they are filled with mysteries to…
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God’s Heavenly Perspective
Ann here! I remember God showing me once, that during my SUM I would grow, grow and grow some more. I would grow until I was so tall and spindly that I would see everything with a heavenly perspective. He said, however, that I would cry a lot of tears as I grow. Oh yes,…
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Politics and the Unequally Yoked
Politics and the Unequally Yoked Lynn here. Politics in the Bible? John Chapter 14? I’m so glad you asked. Let’s quickly define the scenario that is often at hand in our mismatched marriages as it relates to politics (and religion). In our marriages we view life, morals, beliefs and purpose through the lens of God’s…
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Explaining God to Kids OR Perhaps Grownups
Hi Sumites, Lynn Donovan here. A few weeks ago, I was stuffed in the backseat of a rental car with my two granddaughters. My son and his wife were driving us to an overlook in Portland where we would view the entire city and the volcano in the background. It was spectacular. Somewhere in the…
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Glory and a New Command
Glory and a New Command (Read to the end. The prayer at the bottom is good) John, chapter 13, concludes with two messages. The first, Jesus is glorified. But what does that mean? I jumped into some research and the one-word-summary that fits is: honor. Father, is bestowing honor upon Jesus. And the honorable actions…
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Jesus Asks a Question. The Answer is Everything (read to the end. It’s good)
Did you read the summaries in the comments of the previous post? Link here. They are SO GOOD! Question: Why is this particular study important to an Unequally Yoked marriage? Answer: Jesus said in John 13:34-35: 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you…
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Being Pursued!
Photo courtesy of Pexels and Magda Ehlers Hello, Ian from sunny Sydney here with a short post today. I listened to these words the other day and they were a great reminder of God’s immense love for every one of us: Listen! My beloved! Look! Here he comes,leaping across the mountains, bounding over the hills.My beloved is…
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You Are Not Crazy!
Sometimes we just need to know we aren’t crazy. Hi, Lynn Donovan here. Today, I want to share encouragement with you. This is for all of you who are walking the unequally yoked road. Those who are following behind me, headed toward the victorious life. All of you who have pain. The many who are…
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How I Read My Bible
Hello my lovely SUMites, Amanda here! I have loved reading Ian and Ann’s posts on how they read their bibles! It is always inspiring to me to hear or read how other believers like to study Gods word. I have loved bibles since I was a teenager. I wanted the one with the trendy cover…
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How I Read My Bible
Hello, everyone and welcome to this short series on reading the Bible. I’m excited to learn as much as I can and have the honour of kicking us off with my own Bible-reading habits. I would suggest my Bible reading is a little eclectic. I read passages from the Bible every day in some form…
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Who Are We Becoming?
Photo courtesy of Pexels.com and Anderson Guerra Hello, Ian here. Fiona and I planted a lemon tree two or three years ago. And this year, we discovered we had some fruit, tiny green lemons. The yellow comes later. Gradually they grew a bit more each day, week and month. And then the colour began to…
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Paul and Silas Show Us What To Do in 2021 -SUMMER Bible Study
SUMite 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…
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Saint Paul — What a Man!
Dear friends, Welcome to our Summer Bible Study on the Apostle Paul! It's Ann here, and I can't wait to dive in to some of his stories, taking a leaf or two out of his book. Somewhat ironically, only this past Saturday I had a more difficult time as a Christian than I've had in…
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JESUS AND THE CHURCH ARE THE ULTIMATE MISMATCH
Lynn here. THIS IS FROM THE LORD! The entirety of our years on earth are rushing, headlong toward ONE SPECIFIC DAY! A Day that’s been destined in our future for eternity. A day the has been promised before time began. The greatest day of all eternity!!! The wedding supper of the Lamb! And SUMITE NATION,…
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Nabal, Abigail, and David -SUMITES in the Bible- Summer Bible Study
We left our story in 1 Samuel 25 with Abigail meeting David with provisions and a great big “SORRY.” Whew, that sorry and the honor she bestowed upon David saved probably more than 100 people from bloodshed. (verse 33 & 34) She went home and arrived to ANOTHER drunken banquet. – Ugh! Abigale was likely…
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Who Is Abigail? SUMites of the Bible Summer Study
Todays passage, 1 Samuel 25. Abigail was married to a wicked, unbeliever, Nabal (Hebrew name means mean, base, vile, unbeliever) who denied support to the future King of Israel. And if you read through 1 Samuel 25 again today, you will notice how much this woman was a woman of deep faith. And just as…
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Here’s One For the History Books – Literally- SUMites in the Bible
SUMers, I could write for days about 1 Samuel, chapter 25. Whoa. There is so much in here. So, get a cup, sit down, strap in, and hold on as we jump in and learn from God’s Word. Hallelujah! PLEASE go read the chapter, click here for the NIV version. I’m going to be teaching…
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Be Like Nehemiah: Rise up and Rebuild
Come with me to the first chapter of Nehemiah, and let’s listen in on a conversation Nehemiah is having with his Jewish friends. “How are the Jews getting along who have returned to Jerusalem from their Babylonian Exile?” “Well, things are not good; the wall of Jerusalem is still torn down, and the gates are…
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Some Thoughts on Arguments Against the Bible
Recently a reader posted a question for the SUM community that many of us would relate to. I thought it would be a good one to share on here, and I wonder if we could add any answers to her question in the comments? Her question was this: “My husband is reading and using a…