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Daily Encouragement – 3 Ways to Spark Joy in Your Day

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

There’s nothing like a dose of encouragement to get you through your day. Here are some creative ways to add a spark of joy to each day with daily encouragement. #encouragement #joy #inspiration

Where do you turn for daily encouragement? If that question leaves you stumped, then keep reading. Because there’s nothing like a daily dose of encouragement to get you through your day. And since no two days are alike, we often need to find creative ways to spark some joy in our day. Here are three […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: encouragement, encouragement for women, hope, inspiration, joy

10 Tips for Wives on how to have a Successful Marriage

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

10 tips for wives on how to have a successful marriage - SunSparkleShine.com #marriage #christianmarriage #marriageadvice

I can’t think of anyone who gets married who doesn’t want a successful marriage. I mean, no one ever goes into it hoping it doesn’t last, right? I’m sure we all want strong, thriving and fulfilling marriages. And while I’m no marriage expert, this year my husband and I will celebrate 15 years of marriage. […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: christian marriage, love, marriage, marriage advice, relationships

It’s Time to Recover The Dream of You

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

It's time to recover the dream of you -- that God-given identity you've lost along the way. Jo Saxton shares her heart behind her latest book, The Dream of You. #identityinChrist #Christianbooks #booksforwomen

A couple months ago, I was offered an advance reader’s copy of the up and coming book, The Dream of You. Little did I know that I would also have the incredible opportunity to welcome the author, Jo Saxton to SunSparkleShine. Jo has graciously prepared today’s post in celebration of the book release for The […]

Filed Under: Books, Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: books, books for women, guest post, identity, identity in Christ, the dream of you

Why is Life So Hard (when all you want is easy)?

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Why is life so hard? And how to take heart. Photo: worried couple reviewing paperwork. SunSparkleShine.com #hope #encouragement #Bibleverse

I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s asked the question, ‘Why is life so hard?’ Perhaps after a tumultuous year the only thing you’re hoping for is smooth sailing. Or maybe you’ve paid your dues and Easy Street seems like the perfect reward. It’s really tempting to think that an easy life follows right […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: encourage one another, encouragement, encouragement for women, hope

Why I won’t be Sharing my Word for the Year (at least not yet)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Do you have a word for the year? The past few years have taught me several valuable lessons one of which is that I should keep my word to myself...at least for now. Here's why. #oneword #goals #newyear #wordfortheyear

Choose one word for the year. A word that will inspire and motivate you throughout the year. One word that will give you clarity and a vision. To me that sounds like good advice. It’s the advice I give to others and the advice I follow too. My words have all been powerful. Frankly speaking, […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: faith, inspiration, New Year, one word

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