Chronicles of The Donovan Clan
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Church or no-Church; The Conclusion
It’s a typical hot July day here in sunny Southern California. It’s Sunday afternoon. I am in my office and I can hear my hubby clearing the kitchen of the lunch dishes. I am remembering the morning. I woke today wondering about church or no church. Would he go? Would he stay home? What do…
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Going Alone? Oh No Siree!
I sat down a few minutes ago to prepare this post. Before I started typing, I stopped to pray. I prayed for all of you who read the posts, Church or no-Church. I thanked the Lord, our Great King for each of you who took time to leave me your thoughts, your prayers, your concerns…
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Attending Chruch Alone
Church or no-Church. What is a Girl to Do?Continued from Monday. I just couldn’t do it any longer. Sacrifice another morning. I survive because of those two little hours where I refuel, gain perspective and fill my soul with spiritual strength in order to face the week ahead and the spiritual battles which are inevitable. His non-confrontational persona leapt forward and he mumbled…
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Attending Church Alone
Church or no-ChurchThings often play out very strange. I am going to share a story with you. I am still trying to process the circumstances of the past two weeks looking for the hand-print of God in this. I would be interested to know if any of you have experienced what I experienced and how you processed…
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Chronicles of the Donovan Clan – The Update
Well it’s been a long time since I have posted an update about the Donovans. This post is difficult for me to write. Most of you know that in January my husband lost his job. Back then I wrote about my trust in God and how He has our lives in the palm of His…
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Our Journey’s – Part II
This is Part Two of “Our Journeys” posts. To read the original post, click here. This week's question is from Julianne: I would love to hear about the growth/changes in your family each of you have seen since your time of starting here. Even though it may not yet be where you hope, what differences…
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Chronicles – Oh ye, of Little Faith
I have prayed for my husband’s salvation now going on 18 years. Wow, 18. There are times, day, weeks, dare I say months that I just feel like my daily prayer, “Lord, I ask for the salvation of my husband. I ask for the Holy Spirit to indwell in his heart. Jesus, save my husband…
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Chronicles with a Twist – American Idol
The strangest things happen. Wednesday morning, I hit the play button on the answering machine upon arriving home from dropping my daughter at school. “Call me… Call me… As soon as you can…. Call me!” Okay? Call me.” Ring, ring. My next door neighbor picks up, “Get dressed. Let’s go to the American Idol Finale.…
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Herding cats = Middle School Band
Good Monday Morning to Everyone: This post is a departure from the norm. But, I just had to share some fun moments from the Donovan Clan. Over the weekend I was one of about 14 adults who chaperoned my teen-daughter’s middle school band competition. We traveled with about 80 students, five hours by bus from…
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The Social Dynamics of Uniquely Yoked!
I woke on Sunday morning with an old Hymn on my lips. Literally, I awoke singing…. He arose. He arose. Hallelujah, Christ arose… How does that happen? I mean it was really cool. But how on Easter morning do I wake with an old hymn in my soul? Hmmmm I don’t think I have heard…
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Yellow Pages and a Prayer
I want to welcome everyone who is popping in from A Woman Inspired Conference. Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to stop over here. During the conference I shared how God used a prayer and the yellow pages to orchestrate the sensational. My husband prayed for salvation with Joe, the contractor, while…
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A Shaghetti Western
Marriage Mondaye-Mom of Chrysalis Is hosting Marriage Monday. Our topic: "Friendship in Christian Marriage." How do you and your husband celebrate your friendship together. Scripture teaches us to phileo our husbands (Titus 2:4). This is a human brotherly kind of affection and love. For most men, phileo translates into side-by-side companionship. What do you two love…
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Chronicles of the Donovan Clan –
Didn’t See THIS Comin’.When do we give up hope? Most of you know my husband became unemployed like millions of others in January. Unemployment can really shake a man up. It’s a blow to the psyche. My husband’s shake-up propelled him to attend church with me back then. He astonished me further when he joined me during Wednesday…
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Chronicles of The Donovan Clan
Friday was my husband’s last day on the job. It all began when I was finally able to pray earnestly “The” Dangerous Prayer, Lord, do whatever it takes to save my husband. Scroll down or click here to read Friday’s Post or click here to read the dangerous prayer that I prayed two years ago.…
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Chronicles of ….
Conditional? OR Unconditional?Last Monday everyone had a chance to vote. Wow, many of you did. You also added your wisdom to this discussion and backed it up with scripture. I am blessed to know each of you who voted. Also, thank you for adding your thoughts and scripture verses. The question of debate: Is God’s Love Conditional…
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The Chronicles of the Donovan Clan
Hot Salsa and Scripture! What a Hoot!Okay, I have another story from the Donovan clan. I sure hope my stories don’t bore you but sometimes I just can’t hold them in. I see Jesus all over place pursuing my man in amazing ways. You should have heard him earlier in the week when I was telling him about some of stuff…
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Chronicles of the Donovan Clan
A Visit…. and then a really Great Question.When we walk the road of the Spiritually Mismatched it can be a lonely walk. We can feel emotionally abandoned by our spouse and forgotten by God. I want to you to know we often don’t know how to see God moving in our lives. We don’t know how to watch Jesus as He pursues…