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  • The Wicked Marriage Killer

    The Wicked Marriage Killer

    What is the Wicked Marriage Killer?Many years ago, my mother-in-law looked at my father-in-law and quoted me to him, “Just deal with it, Caitie.” I bet my mouth hung open. It became obvious that Carole, was teasing and poking back at her dear husband with words I’d said to my then, hmmmm I guess ten-year-old…

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  • Slay….. The Marriage Killers…. FINANCES

    Slay….. The Marriage Killers…. FINANCES

    So, let’s talk about Marriage Killers.

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  • The Finale!

    The Finale!

    Day Five – The Finale Pray: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. -Ephesians 3:20-21 Hallelujah and

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  • It’s DECLARATION DAY!!  Hallelujah!!

    It’s DECLARATION DAY!! Hallelujah!!

    Thursday, January 10, 2019 There is grace. If you didn’t quite make it, there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. So, start again and finish strong. And for the many who have continued steadfast, press in because this is a breakthrough day for everyone! Pray: I pray that out of his glorious riches

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  • Day Three Fasting & Prayer Prompt

    Day Three Fasting & Prayer Prompt

    Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Mid-week, and this is when fasting becomes difficult. What I want to tell you is that when you reach Friday and you remained in the fast, you will feel such a surge of accomplishment and pride in your perseverance. And the flip-side, you will be disappointed you didn’t make yourself finish

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  • Day Two Prayer & Fasting Prompt

    Day Two Prayer & Fasting Prompt

    Tuesday, January 8, 2019 SUMites, did you wake with a hunger in your tummy? Let that hunger remind you to hunger and thirst after His righteousness. FOR THEY SHALL BE FILLED! Today’s prayer prompt: My child, listen to what I say,     and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom,     and concentrate on

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  • Fasting Day One – Scripture Prayer Prompt

    Fasting Day One – Scripture Prayer Prompt

    Prayer time challenge for this week. 1.      Don’t touch or look at your cell phone in the morning prior to your prayer time. I believe this is directly from the Lord. Your early morning prayer is vital during this fast. Reading your phone before prayer will completely suck you into the cares of the world.

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  • Powerful Fasting Tips

    Powerful Fasting Tips

    Below are a few fasting tips I’ve scribbled down. Please share your tips and experiences in the comments. We need all the help and great ideas we can get. Hugs, Lynn *For newbies: Begin with a sunrise to sunset fast. *If fasting doesn’t mean anything to you, it won’t mean anything to God. *Avoid television

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  • Fasting Expectations

    Fasting Expectations

    SUM Nation 2019 is marching forward. And we, the Body of Christ, have tremendous assignments and moves of God in which we will participate. In December I received a great deal of revelation from the Lord about 2019 and 2020. I will likely share what Jesus told me after our fast. But today, I want

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  • Because of the Manger… Birth of the King!

    Because of the Manger… Birth of the King!

    From my prayer time this Christmas: December 2018 From the Father: In the quiet before the early light of Christmas traditions, My child, rise and sit alone with Me. Press into My heart and travel with Me through the ages, back to a tiny town in the Judean desert. This village, Bethlehem, shelters a teenaged,

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  • The Difference Between Zechariah and Mary

    The Difference Between Zechariah and Mary

    We are nearing the time and the town of Bethlehem. Last week in the comments Cindy, brought forward an interesting observation. And today as I’m reading the story of Christmas from the first chapter of Luke, my eyes are drawn again and again to the angel Gabriel and his proclamation of the birth of the

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  • Because of The Manger… Our Voice Is Restored!

    Because of The Manger… Our Voice Is Restored!

    While reading the Christmas story in the book of Luke on Monday, I pondered Zechariah’s story. The Holy Spirit began to speak to me about Zechariah’s angelic encounter, his response, and the significance and similarity in many believers lives today. Let’s read it together and then I will share the revelation that could very well

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  • Because of the Manger… Shrug Off The Ugly Sweater

    Because of the Manger… Shrug Off The Ugly Sweater

    SUMites, I’m so excited for Christmas this year. I went extra crazy decorating the house. Take a look. Within me remains a wide-eye small girl who still marvels at the wonder and whimsy of this season. I miss the snow so much this time of year. So much so, that I created a snowscape outside

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  • The Great Gifts of the Unequally Yoked

    The Great Gifts of the Unequally Yoked

    Hello SUM Nation:  I just wonder……  Can you perhaps come to understand the unique and special blessings of the unequally yoked?  I bet someone just read this and rolled their eyes? Anybody???  As a woman who has walked this journey now for more than two decades, I truly understand how very difficult it can be.

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  • A Table Set For Victory

    A Table Set For Victory

    Hey SUM family, Tiffany Here. I pray that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! This is absolutely my favorite time of year. I love gathering with family, eating fantastic food and reflecting  on all of the favor, mercy, and goodness of Daddy that has happened for the year. As I was thinking last week about what Holy Spirit wanted me to share,

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  • My Husband Changed After I Said This

    My Husband Changed After I Said This

    From our archives, articles which remain relevant for the spiritually mismatched marriage. This post is part III in this series. Click on Part I and Part II to read the precursors to this article. This was originally posted on April 20, 2012. ***** Unequally Yoked and the Atheist Blogs   A few months ago I was emailing

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  • Unequally Yoked and Disappointment

    Unequally Yoked and Disappointment

    Last Tuesday as I zipped my travel bag closed and was about to drive to the airport, my iPhone buzzed. Your flight has been delayed. Your new departure time is…… My mind screamed… We will miss our connection. I scrambled about on the internet. There were no other flights available. Reality came crashing in. Tomorrow

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  • Share Your Thanksgiving

    Share Your Thanksgiving

    SUMites, As millions of us take time to give thanks to the Lord this week, I thought it would be so cool to share a scripture verse. Share a verse that you are thankful for and how the verse impacted your life. Who knows, perhaps your verse will help someone else. So this thanksgiving I'm

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  • A Tablecloth of Thanks 2018

    A Tablecloth of Thanks 2018

     Every year I share a wonderful tradition that I began when my daughter was little, A Tablecloth of thanks. I’m reprinting the story today for all the new readers. It’s never too late to begin a tradition of faith. And this one is perfect for believers and our pre-believers as well. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

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  • SUMite Update – MUST HEAR VIDEO

    SUMite Update – MUST HEAR VIDEO

    SUMite Nation: Sorry for the radio silence. I’ve been balancing three speaking engagements this past week and I have laryngitis. Yesterday afternoon I was going to cancel my talk: Maintaining Your Healing Following Prayer. But at 2 pm, (the meeting began at 4) the Lord said, “Get up and I will heal you as you

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  • Elections and Peace

    Elections and Peace

    SUMite Nation: Tomorrow in America many will go to the polls to vote. Please pray for our nation because the potential for rage, distrust, destruction, and lawlessness looms high. (These are all demonic principalities, by the way.) Our local friends who know Mike and I, always joke around election time that we cancel out each

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