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Tablecloth of Thanks
Hi friends, Lynn Donovan here on this brilliant November day. Thank you for your prayers on Wednesday. We must remain vigilant. But now let's turn to our homes and families. Let' make our home a place of peace and welcome. Even welcome to our faith in Jesus. Below is my annual Thanksgiving tablecloth post: Every
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This is Urgent. Please read. Then Pray
Hi SUM Nation, Lynn Donovan here. Today I was going to post my timeless photo and offer up again the family tradition I call, a Tablecloth of Thanks. I’ll post that on Friday. But today, I feel deeply within my spirit to call this community to prayer. This is why. In the last few weeks,
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Glimpses of Glory John Chapter 14:2
John 14:2-4 2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And where I go you know, and the way you know.”
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Betrayal, Jesus and the Unequally Yoked
Betrayal…. How do we deal with this, the cruelest, of culprits? John 13:18 “I do not speak concerning all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, ‘He who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me.” The next section of our Bible study dives
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Prayer Prompt for the Unsaved by SUMite, Beth
Last week on of our SUMites, Beth shared the following in the comments. It's really good. So, please copy and pray. Hugs, Lynn Beth: Because praying for the lost is dear to me, my prayer partner and I formed this prayer sheet for our congregation to use during the last two Lenten seasons…it can really
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Our Faith Impacts Our Spouse
Because of the Lord‘s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 SUM Nation, Lynn Donovan here. I have a quick story to share and some experiential wisdom to encourage all who are traveling the road of the Unequally Yoked behind me. Mike and I
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Donovan Clan Update
Thank you for your love and support of this ministry as we share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. On April 27, 2024, my husband, Mike, was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with acute Leukemia. He was sent to the ICU twice two weeks ago and literally was saved on Saturday and Monday nights by
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Take Care of My Children
Hello readers! This final post in the series addresses what we can do to take care of our kids from a distance. We have talked about how to pray both alone and with others, but this final strategy consists of tangible, visible action. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans
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Promises
Many years ago, I attended an event where a pastor from South Africa was speaking. I could not tell you what he was talking about, but I clearly remember where I was sitting in the front row when the Lord spoke to my heart: Your children will rise and call you blessed. I immediately imagined
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A Cord of Three Strands
Today I want to share about a fairly small thing that has had an outsized impact on my journey over the past several years. But first, let’s revisit the parable of the original prodigal son in Luke chapter 15. The younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there
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Forgiven
Thank you for staying with me in this series. Please be aware today’s post is interactive! We will work through one of the common struggles related to parenting a prodigal child. As mentioned in a comment last Monday, it is often the case that we dwell on what we did to make our child behave
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What is Truth?
On Monday, I encouraged you to identify the lie that your prodigal son or daughter believes, and to counter that with the truth. I remember well sitting in a counselor’s office with my then-teenager, arguing whether there is such a thing as absolute truth. One of the hallmarks of this age is its relativism, its
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Know Your Enemy
Hello, SUM readers! I confess that when Lynn first asked me to consider a series on dealing with prodigal children, my first reaction was that I had nothing useful to say on this topic. But the Spirit insisted there are things he wants you to know. I pray that this series conveys our Lord’s
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What Will You Learn When Your Read Spiritual Enforcer?
Hi Lynn Donovan here. Are you curious how this book will help you? Do you want greater victory in your faith, home life, and relationships? Well, this week we are going to poke our nose into the book, Spiritual Enforcer, and discover some of the critical components that are crucial to launch you into greater
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Foundational Pillar – Listen In
Hi everyone. Lynn Donovan here with you. AND Nicole and LuAnn. Nicole and LuAnn will be leading a study of this content on our SUM FB Page and SUM Sisters Group. Check in there if you want to see how others are working through this study. Today let’s talk about a foundational pillar that is
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Halloween: What is a Christian to do?
Every year Halloween is tricky for us, given our split households and the pressure we get to engage in it. So, with that in mind here's a post on this topic that was written by Lynn last year. Hope this helps a little — Keep praying for wisdom, and let's chat in the comments. From
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The Heart of the Spiritually Mismatched
My friends … Last Tuesday morning, the California sun was shining, as those of us who were already at Lynn’s house (Lynn, Gillian, Jim, and I) set the breakfast table ready for those who were yet to arrive. Then, a bunch of lovely ladies came down the pathway to knock on Lynn’s door. We stood
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Ephesians Chapter Six Part: TWO
Lynn Donovan here. Let’s pick up where we left off yesterday. Ephesians 6:11-18 How do we swing our sword. Watch me in action: Excerpt from Spiritual Warfare manuscript: For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV This is one
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The Power of a Praying Mom (and Dad!)
Photo courtesy of Karolina Grabowska at Pexels.com Hello, everyone. Ian, from hot and humid Sydney here. One of our challenges as SUMites is the spiritual welfare of our children. I know for many of us it causes us a great deal of angst for a host of reasons but one that often raises itself in
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How I Read my Bible – Tiffany’s Favorite
Hey SUM Family, Tiffany here! I love seeing how other people read their Bible. I have seen some things that I would really like to try! Isn't it great how together we sharpen one another! ::grin:: I have talked before about the power of praise. I love to listen to worship songs and praise God
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Tablecloth of Thanks -From the Archives
Hi friends, Lynn Donovan here on this brilliant November 1st as we all step into a season of giving thanks. I'm writing to you from my new home. I am so very thankful for all the Lord has provided. Below is my annual Thanksgiving tablecloth post: Every year I share this post in November. I