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Being Bold When You Really Want to Run and Hide

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you ever prayed for boldness? When you do, just be sure you're ready for the bold move God asks you to make. Because when He calls you to embrace bold, he means it. Yet, He will never leave you alone. He will walk you through it. So, go ahead, be bold!

I drove distracted and alone with tears streaming down my face. Her pain became my own in that moment. I wasn’t even sure if I was crying for her loss or mine. Now really wasn’t a good time for Him to ask this of me. “God, please don’t make me do this. Please don’t put […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: bold, boldness, community, determination, faith, purpose

How to Choose The Best Path to your Best Life

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

While having many choices is a good thing, having too many can leave us feeling stuck. Deuteronomy tells us how to choose the best path to our best life.

The questions came one after the other and I answered them as best as I could. Luckily, the first few were quite easy. “Can you please tell me your name?” That was an easy one. I spelled it slowly for her, waiting to make sure she got it right. “And how old are you?” I stumbled […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: dreams, goals, purpose, shining for Christ, women

How To Be Bold For Spiritual Change Right Where You Are

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Is God calling you to make a bold spiritual change? What does that even look like? Esther’s story offers some key insights into what it means to have bold humility, bold faith and take bold action. And the good news is that you can be bold right there in your living room.

I jumped on the challenge bandwagon. Head first. I even encouraged my friends to join in. I know, I know. I’m not usually one to get caught up in the latest social media craze but I promise this one is different. Seriously. What’s the challenge? To be bold for spiritual change. Now I have to warn […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: #beboldforspiritualchange, bold, boldness, Esther, faith, humility, International Women's Day, purpose, women

Colorful Prayers and the Spark of Friendship

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Is there a connection between friendship and prayer? Be amazed by how our colorful prayers can spark some pretty amazing friendships when we need them most. From the Sparkle Circle - a community of women shining for Christ - SunSparkleShine.com

Is there a connection between friendship and prayer? Today, my sister Carlie shares how our colorful prayers can spark some pretty amazing friendships when we need them most. Please join me in welcoming her as we kick off the Sparkle Circle! Act I He was only four years old but already he craved a companion. And […]

Filed Under: #SparkleCircle, Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: fellowship, friends, friendship, prayer, relationships, sparkle circle

Finding Hope and Sunshine in the Shadowed Places

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When life feels burdensome where do you turn for hope? The words of a favourite worship song remind me where my hope comes from. And now I share this hope with you. Maybe you'll even find a bit of sunshine too! This is real hope for the hurting.

“Oh I need your love” That’s the title of a beautiful worship song we sang in church this past Sunday. As I lifted my voice, I also lifted my eyes to the ceiling above. My heart filled up as the words rose through me. Oh, how I really do need your love, God. Do you feel […]

Filed Under: Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: guest post, hope, hope for the hurting, songs, sunshine, worship

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