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How a Word so Little can Change Your Life

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

One word for the year for a lifetime of change. Get your One Word idea generator here.

By now you might know that I’m a big fan of choosing one word for the year. And by extension, I’m not very fond of New Year’s resolutions. It’s not because I haven’t tried resolutions. It’s because I have. And failed. Perhaps failed is a strong word. But I think you get where I’m heading […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: goal setting, goals, New Year, one word, one word 365, resolutions

When finishing strong looks like: Rest

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

We're often encouraged to finish strong, especially when it gets close to the end of the year. But what does that look like? Could it look like rest?

It’s the end of the year and I’ve set my eyes on this one thing: to finish strong. I’ve written about it. I’ve coached clients on it. I’ve preached it to myself.  Just one slight problem. It’s not working. That may not be the full truth. Perhaps, a more accurate way to put it is […]

Filed Under: Christian Living

Easy Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer with Christmas Cards

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

If you love to spread holiday cheer, there's no easier way to do so than with Christmas cards. And it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time consuming. Here are a few fun ways to make your Christmas card experience faster, easier and fun.

I love to spread holiday cheer. For me, it’s all about that Christmas spirit. And there’s no easier way to do so than with Christmas cards. But I can almost hear you moaning from the other side of the screen. The thought of writing and sending Christmas cards might make you want to squirm in […]

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Basic Invite, Christmas, friendship, holidays

Giving Thanks to God all Year Long

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Many agree that giving thanks to God goes way beyond Thanksgiving. The question is how do we keep that gratitude attitude all year long?

Many of us spent Thanksgiving giving thanks to God for His many blessings. Now that the turkey’s all finished, and the sales have wrapped up, how’s your giving of thanks going? I don’t know about you but my gratitude spark tends to wane just a bit in the face of the daily grind. That’s why […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: encouragement for women, give thanks, gratitude, thanksgiving

3 Things to Never Forget to Thank God For

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

In all things give thanks to the Lord -- for your past, your present and even your unknown future!

In all things give thanks. Easier said than done, right? How about when you experience less than thankful circumstances? And what about those times when life is hard and painful? Or just boring? Or, perhaps . . . you fill in the blanks. I have a feeling that we all have moments when thankfulness is […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: give thanks, thanks, thanksgiving

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