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When You Need a New Spark Every Day

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

A new year doesn’t stay new for very long. So how do you keep the spark of hope burning beyond the first month? Start each day with a new spark and your dreams will never get old.

Let’s face it. A new year doesn’t stay new for very long. So the question is how do we keep the spark of hope burning beyond the first month? In many ways, 2016 was a fabulous year. Yet, when I look back I see that by mid-year, the spark that I had at the beginning […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: Joshua, new beginnings, new spark, New Year, one word, one word 365

Why Looking Back is the Best Thing to Help you Move Ahead

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Before jumping into the New Year take some time to look back and reflect on God's wonders. It will give you the confidence to move forward in faith.

Have you already jumped headfirst into the New Year? Not so fast. There’s merit in taking time to pause and consider the lessons from the previous year. I know many will tell you that it’s more important to forge ahead. No, I haven’t forgotten Lot’s wife but I also know that there are nuggets of wisdom waiting […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: looking back, reflection, year in review

How to Make Sticky Goals (and forget about New Year’s Resolutions)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Tired of making New Year's resolutions that don't last? Here's how to choose One Word and make it stick to create lasting change throughout the year.

If you’ve been visiting a while, you know that I’m done with New Year’s resolutions but I love setting goals. A conundrum, you think? Not necessarily. I’ve found a much more effective way to approach my New Year that I believe will work for you too.

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living, Personal Development Tagged With: goals, New Year, one word, one word 365, personal retreat, resolutions

Shine Bright: How to be a modern day Herald

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When Jesus came there were angels to herald him. God wants to give you the honour of heralding his second coming. Here’s how to make the way for him.

Long ago in a land far away there were angels heralding good news. Good news of a baby’s birth. Sounds like a beautiful fairy tale doesn’t it? Except this one is true. And this story isn’t about just any baby. This baby came as the long-awaited savior of the world. It’s the miraculous Christmas story […]

Filed Under: #JoyToTheWorld, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: Christmas, christmas songs, herald, hope, light in the darkness

Goal Planning Just Hit a New High – Spark Success Goals Planner

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

More than just a one-year calendar, the Goals Planner is your personal manual for setting goals in a way that will prepare you for an amazing year. I took my years of experience as a professional planner, advice from goal-setting gurus and biblical principles to create this amazing resource. It includes goal setting tips, monthly planning pages with goals progress and review, accountability, motivational quotes and so much more.

It started small. To-do lists. Sticky papers. Post-its. Lists, lists and more lists. Do you sense where I’m going with this? I love to plan. I’m a planner through and through. I love having a way forward, a sense of direction and a way to get there, aka a plan! And the fact that ‘planner’ […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living Tagged With: change, goal setting, goals, Goals Planner, Grace Goals, New Year, resolutions

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