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Confused about Life (when God makes no sense)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Confused about Life - When God makes no sense - SunSparkleShine.com

Am I the only one who’s ever been confused about life? I think not. That’s why so many people are searching for answers. Often in all the wrong places. (Been there!) But what about in Christian circles? I confess that we haven’t escaped this conundrum of the mysteries of life either. Let’s be honest. Sometimes […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, confused about life, God's promises, God's purpose, guest post, hope

How to Know God’s Peace in Hard Times

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Experience God's peace with these 7 Bible verses from SunSparkleShine.com

When was the last time you truly experienced God’s peace? Maybe you had it once but lost it in the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. Or perhaps you feel unlucky. Peace has always been just enough out of reach to suggest it’s not worth reaching for. Before you give up on peace altogether, […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, God's peace, guest post, peace

The Best Way to Unlock Your Friendship Goals

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are you seeking lasting friendships? We all have friendship goals. Here's the number one way to achieve them and the one thing that's been holding you back.

We might not admit it but we all have friendship goals. I mean, who doesn’t want to have friends, right? Life is hard enough as it is, imagine trying to do it all on your own. We all need friends in our corner. So what is it that gets in our way of developing meaningful […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, encouragement for women, friendship, friendship goals, guest post, true friends

Conquering Fear and Winning the Battle in Your Mind

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Need help conquering fear? Start here! SunSparkleShine.com

Have you ever felt helpless in your attempts at conquering fear? For today’s #SummerSizzleBlogHop feature I welcome my friend, Valerie Murray, who’s on a mission to help women conquer their fears. I’ve seen firsthand how she victoriously fought her most recent fear battle and I can tell you that this woman is an overcomer. I completely believe that you will […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, biblical truth, encouragement for women, fear, guest post, hope, overcomer

When You Feel Like Giving Up, Do This Instead

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Do you ever feel like giving up? SunSparkleShine.com

Do you ever feel like giving up? Are there things in your life that simply appear way too big? Impossible to ever accomplish? Too big to even make it through? Do they seem to loom like a mountain in front of you generating thoughts of quitting before you even begin? Today, I’m super excited to share my […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, christian living, encouragement for women, guest post, hope, inspiration, perseverance

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