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  • Submission vs. Obedience – – Part 3 By: Martha Bush

    Submission vs. Obedience – – Part 3 By: Martha Bush

    Submission vs. Obedience – – Part 1Submission vs. Obedience – – Part 2 Introduction by Martha Bush I want to thank Lynn for giving me the opportunity to tell my story of the most difficult season  I faced in my marriage when submission vs. obedience came into play, as I obeyed the Lord’s direction for…

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  • When Survival Is The ONLY Option…

    When Survival Is The ONLY Option…

    First, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to share my heart with you all. I am so blessed and even more grateful for the door that God has opened for me! The Holy Spirit has  given me many spiritual gifts but there is one that I cherish the most. He has given…

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  • 1 Peter 3 – Same But Different

    1 Peter 3 – Same But Different

    Thank you, Martha, for your powerful post about submission vs obedience on Friday. I believe she is working on a follow up and I will post it when she sends it along. Today, I want to continue with what the Lord was showing me a few weeks ago about 1 Peter 3. If you recall,…

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  • Love Is A Power

    Love Is A Power

    The greatest of these is love…. 1 Corinthians 13:13 I’m discovering something new about love. Which is weird because my life’s pursuit is love. ….love of the Father. ….my husband, children and family. ….love of God’s people. But in the past few weeks the Holy Spirit has revealed something I didn’t understand before now. LOVE…

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  • Identity Is Written In Your Book

    Identity Is Written In Your Book

    While on my walk-n-pray today (Thursday), trotting down a street in wine country, suddenly a small feather floated out of the sky and into my cupped hands. I whispered, Thank you Daddy! Then I began to ask the Lord, “Father, what is on your heart about this subject, identity. How do I speak to Your…

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  • Every Victory Begins With THIS!

    Every Victory Begins With THIS!

    Hi Family, We are a family. Being a part of something bigger than ourselves is part of our  spiritual DNA. We were created for connection. We were created to belong. To live in intimacy. Learning to love one another and learning to love our Father. I’ve just returned from the Heaven Come conference. Three days…

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  • You Are Loved: How Much Does God Love Us?

    You Are Loved: How Much Does God Love Us?

    My friends, did you experience a breakthrough through our study together? What do you feel God did in you through the revelations of His love and promises for you? Please share your heart, your doodles and your coloring pages. And thank you again for joining me as we walked through the truths of Romans 8…

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  • You Are Loved: Is God Good?

    You Are Loved: Is God Good?

      Remember to share what you're learning in the comments. Did you identify a struggle? What is God's promise and provision for that? For you? Share your heart, your doodles and your coloring pages! Hugs! ~Dineen TWEETABLE TRUTH:  “His loves reaches us from the past of the cross, carries us through the present, and ushers…

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  • You Are Loved: Who’s Really in Control?

    You Are Loved: Who’s Really in Control?

       Hey there, friends! I hope you enjoyed coloring 2 Cor 5:17. Like I said, I’m particularly fond of that page. And the truth it imparts to us! We are new creations in Christ Jesus. The last part of that verse says, “The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” The Greek word…

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  • You Are Loved: How Do We Live Empowered Lives?

    You Are Loved: How Do We Live Empowered Lives?

      Remember to share what you're learning in the comments. What lie did the Holy Spirit reveal to you? What truth did He show you to replace it with? Share your heart, your doodles and your coloring pages! Hugs! Dineen TWEETABLE TRUTH:  “The Holy Spirit's revelations of truth, healing, strength, and growth transform our minds more…

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  • You Are Loved: Who Is Jesus to Us?

    You Are Loved: Who Is Jesus to Us?

      Tweet this!:  “I find this very freeing indeed to know I don’t have to “fix” myself. Jesus did it with His death and each day the Holy Spirit is helping me to be more and more Christlike.”  pg. 16 #youarelovedcoloringbiblestudy goo.gl/qG9HBT   Order from The SUM Shop or Amazon  

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  • Part 2: You Are Loved! &The Mystery Revealed

    Part 2: You Are Loved! &The Mystery Revealed

    Dear friends, I'd love it if you'd post a quick review on Amazon. We so appreciate that. Every sale benefits this ministry and pays our bills. And reviews help us tremendously. Thank you! Love you! ~Dineen Tweet this!: “So my philosophy has shifted from seeking an easier life to seeking God for a more fulfilling…

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  • The Rooms in God’s House

    The Rooms in God’s House

    Hello, dear friends! So good to be back with you this week! I couldn't wait to share this beautiful revelation from John 14. God's Word is so very present and for us now. I pray this insight brings that home to your hearts in an astounding way.  The words I am referencing: Rooms: mone - a staying, abode,…

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  • Devil, We Are Not Unaware Of Your Schemes

    Devil, We Are Not Unaware Of Your Schemes

    SUMites, I am truly bereft in my soul. Last week my friend, Lysa TerKeurst of Proverbs 31 Ministries, posted on her blog that her nearly 25-year marriage is ending in divorce. Eight months ago, my dear friend, Courtney Joseph, of Women Living Well, also found her family torn apart by divorce. The woman who runs…

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  • When Your Spouse Walks Away From God

    When Your Spouse Walks Away From God

    My friends, as you can see from the title, we tackling a very difficult and painful topic today. It’s one I think we should address as it’s something many of you are living out. And one of you even asked for this subject to be addressed on our recent survey. Please. Please talk about spouses…

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  • Receive This From God’s Heart…

    Receive This From God’s Heart…

    My precious friends, last week God dropped this into my spirit and I've held it close, waiting for Him to tell me to share it. So read this and receive it from His heart to yours.  Love you so much!Dineen This is My time of restoration and establishing My children in My timeline for them.…

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  • Standing in Truth

    Standing in Truth

    Welcome to June, SUMites! I know this is a very busy time for many of you as school ends and summer vacations start. I pray this summer is full of God’s peace, His rest, and that each day you feel more loved and strengthen in your faith. Our Papa God is so good and He…

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  • Chronicles of the Donovan Clan – A BIG Event

    Chronicles of the Donovan Clan – A BIG Event

    Chronicles of the Donovan Clan. My friends, it’s been a long while since I’ve simply sat down and shared with your what is happening in the Donovan life. Well, today, as you read this, I’m sitting in an audience and watching my daughter, Caitie, walk across the stage to receive her degree from BIOLA University…

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  • Walking in Love

    Walking in Love

    Hello, SUMites! Last week I talked about where we sit in our faith and our marriages, that we are strongest when we are firmly seated in the truth of who we are in Christ Jesus and also see our spouses from that perspective too. And wow, what an eye opener it is to think of…

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  • How Sturdy Is Your Seat?

    How Sturdy Is Your Seat?

    My friends, I loved your comments from my post on Monday. Several of you shared you would really like to know more about the Greek meanings of the words I’m researching, so please know that I’m thinking and praying about how to do that best. Right now I think a video would be easiest to…

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  • A Revelation of Love For My Husband

    A Revelation of Love For My Husband

    They say…. Love is blind. But, marriage is a real eye-opener! My friends, a few weeks ago, my husband, whom I refer to as my pre-believer, celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. As I remember through the seasons of our union, I recall the challenges, the laughter, the fun and the really hard times as well.…

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