Faith
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More Adventures and a New Motto…
Like Lynn and her Chronicles of the Donovan Clan, the Miller Adventures are taking some interesting turns. The latest is a new business venture on my hubby’s part. He’s left the conglomeration of the tech industry to venture out on his own. Yes, a bit risky in today’s economy, but it’s something he’s always wanted…
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Weekend Devo – God’s Infinite Love
We love because He first loved us. -1 John 4:19 I’m sure you've heard the expression, “You can’t make God love you any more or any less than He does.” I’ve found great comfort in the fact that we can’t lose God’s love. Yet I have to confess, I’ve struggled the part about not being…
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Chronicles Part Deux
As you read this I am likely on my way to Salt Lake City. I grew up there. My daughter and I are attending an anniversary party. We plan to visit our childhood friends and celebrate their parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. We will laugh our heads off sharing the many stories of our crazy childhood…
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Pursuing Salvation
The other night I sat with a friend in a coffee shop as we swapped the latest details of our lives. I shared with her about my father’s funeral, which led to me telling her about a conversation I recently had with my husband. I asked him this question years ago, but since my father’s…
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Weekend Devo – Our Greatest Strength
Hi there! I’m making my video blog debut today! Bear with me as I learn the ropes. 🙂 Hopefully my “greenness” won’t take away from the message. Have a wonderfully blessed weekend with your spouse and stay strong in WHO YOU ARE!Praying and believing,Dineen
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False Hope?
Last Monday many of you tuned in and listened to my video log entitled, Powerful One Sentence Prayer. Thanks for tuning in and listening. I was moved by your many thoughtful and hopeful comments. I believe strongly in the power of prayer. My confidence in Christ is so strong that even though I face a…
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Weekend Devo – God Changes Attitudes
For seven days they celebrated with joy the Feast of Unleavened Bread, because the LORD had filled them with joy by changing the attitude of the king of Assyria, so that he assisted them in the work on the house of God, the God of Israel. – Ezra 6:22 This story in Ezra 6 is…
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Is Divorce Really the Answer? – Part 2
In last week’s post, I shared a list of lies and false beliefs from Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ book, Lies Women Believe. The second part of her book title is, “And the Truth That Sets Them Free.” Today I want to share the list of truths she counters those lies with. There is no marriage God…
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Is Divorce Really the Answer?
“No sooner does a couple say, “I do,” than the Serpent rears his ugly head and sets out to destroy that marriage. He knows every divorce is an attack on the character of God and on the earthly picture of divine redemption. Before the wedding reception is over, Satan is looking for opportunities to plant…
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Show Me Your Glory, Lord
As we’ve explored our theme Friendship with God this month, I keep hearing God’s quiet voice saying, “Seek me above all else.” Then that great Third Day song, asking God to “show me your glory” has gone through my head nonstop. Show me your glory, Lord. Moses asked God to show him His glory is…
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Weekend Devo – Worship: Offerering Yourself to God
I'm finding some awesome devotionals that fit perfectly with our Friendship with God theme this month. Here's a great one from Rick Warren. Have a wonderful weekend and keep seeking Him!Praying and believing,Dineen Worship: Offering Yourself to Godby Rick Warren So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you:…
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Friendship with God Through Confession
We've covered some amazing ground so far in our Friendship with God series. If you didn't get a chance to read Angela's post on Friday, be sure to scroll down and read it. It will change your outlook. Today I want to encroach on a subject that seems to be overlooked too often, yet is…
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Friendship with God Through Worship
Right after we moved back to the States from Europe, I had the chance to go to my first Women of Faith conference. I went with two friends from the church I’d recently found and joined. Now the music was amazing, and if you’ve ever been to one, you know what I mean. Plus being…
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Friendship with God: Come Just As You Are
Hello everyone! Welcome to our May series, Friendship with God. As you probably know Lynn, Angela and I have been praying about this series. I’ve been asking God to tell me where to start. What are his words? What does he want us to know about friendship with Him. I sat in my living room…
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What Does He Think?
In yesterday's post, Lynn answered Cindi's great question about what our husbands think of what we're doing here on the blog and the S.U.M. ministry. Scroll down to read Lynn's awesome answer. I thought I should answer Cindi's question as well. Like Lynn, I too have been amazed at the ease in which my husband…
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Weekend Devo – God Knows Your Faithfulness
Another great devotional from Rick Warren. I hope it encourages and reminds you that God knows and sees our obedience and faithfulness in our spiritually mismatched marriages. And we can praise him for that! Have a great weekend!Praying and believing,Dineen God Knows Your FaithfulnessBy Rick Warren So we must not get tired of doing good,…
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Living Like Winners
For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. – 1John 5:4-5 In last week’s post I touched on the theme of overcoming. If you think…
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Weekend Devo – Jesus is for Everyone
(and for this we labor and strive), that we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, and especially of those who believe. – 1 Timothy 4:10 I heard a cool story on Air1 yesterday. During the station's fundraiser drive, a woman had written in about how she…
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Feet or De-feat?
Are you feeling defeated? I’m slowly working my way through Nancy Leigh DeMoss’ book, Lies Women Believe. This is what I highlighted in my reading for today: “The Enemy doesn’t care if we “believe” in God, if we are doctrinally orthodox, or if we fill our schedules with a lot of “spiritual activities,” as long…
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Foundations
"Why do you call me, 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a…
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Peter Looked Away
One of the most famous stories we have of Peter is when he walked on water. I think I’ve read more commentaries and devotionals on the story than I can remember. Well, bear with me as I add another one to the list, because a nuance of this story hit me afresh recently. Like I’ve…