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How to Not Fall for Facebook Frenzy

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Is Facebook taking up lots of your time? Don't get sucked in. These practical tips and Bible verses can help you put the Good Book above Facebook, any day.

Have you ever had to come to terms with an uncomfortable truth? I remember in my early college days there was a guy I liked and who I liked me. AND another girl. Somehow I was in denial, though. I fooled myself into believing that it was just a little sneaky suspicion and decided not […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living Tagged With: change, devotions, Facebook, first things first, quiet time, self improvement, temptation, worship

How to Survive Life’s Battles by Encouraging One Another

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Life is a battle and we need all the help we can get to win it. Here are some practical tips to help you encourage one another & win the battle together. Includes bible verses and encouragement to get you started.

It had been a long, hard day and by now the toll of it was beginning to show on my face. I tried to hide it but my silence said more than I was willing. I figured if I didn’t say anything, she wouldn’t notice. I was deep in the battle and worse for the wear. […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships, Sharing God Tagged With: community, do life together, encourage one another, fight the good fight, guest post, support

5 Choices You Can Make to Overcome Anger Now

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Does anger get the best of you? Here are five choices you can make to overcome anger based on God's Word and sound practical advice.

There was a lot of stomping from room to room. What started as a murmur was now growing increasingly louder. Doors were getting closed a little harder than they should have been – okay, they were slammed! It was no wonder things didn’t start flying across the room because this was beginning to look and feel […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: anger, biblical truth, change, guest post, motherhood, parenting, personal development, self improvement

How to Stop Running Away (trust me, I know)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you been running away from God? I've been there. The truth is when I decided to run toward salvation it was the best decision I ever made. Let these Bible verses encourage you to run to God too.

My steps quickened as I left the apartment. I tried to walk as fast as I could hoping that no one would see the tears. They were falling faster now. Soon I was sobbing uncontrollably. But on the busy streets of New York, it didn’t matter too much. I had come face to face with […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: determination, hope, my conversion story, run to God, salvation, the Cross

5 Powerful Reasons to Worship (when you want to sleep in)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever felt like sleeping in instead of having your devotional time with the Lord? Here are 5 powerful reasons to get up and worship God based on scripture.

It’s dark outside as I creep gingerly from my bed. Trying not to wake my husband, I gently close the bedroom door and stumble my way to the office. It’s 5:10 a.m. This is my time. I crave this time to be alone with the Lord. With a busy family, multiple responsibilities, and an ever […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Faith Tagged With: christian living, determination, quiet time, worship

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