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5 Ways to Make Him Significant Again

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

It took a scary incident to remind me to value my husband. Now I share some marriage advice and 5 ways to make your husband feel significant again. Plus you get 15 extra tips to help you speak his love language!

Today, I have an extra special treat for you. Consider it an early Valentine’s Day gift. I’m over at Busy Being Blessed visiting with Jenn for the Encouragement for Imperfect Wives series. There you’ll find me pouring out my heart and letting you in. You see, earlier this week I wrote about the most amazing love we […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: marriage, significance

True Identity: The Truth About Being Chosen and Complete

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

What is it that defines you? Look to God's word to find your true identity. He's called you to be chosen and complete. Now there's no need to look further. The bible offers all you need for life and godliness.

Listen to the world, and you’d probably be very confused about your true identity. Too often we’re defined by the colour of our skin, our religious affiliation, our gender, and so many other labels. But where should we turn to find our true identity? I believe the Word of God is the ultimate source for defining […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Intentional Living, Sharing God Tagged With: bible, bible context, biblical truth, chosen, complete, I Know Who I Am, true identity, worship

Trusting God Enough to Walk on Water

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Look to Jesus and Peter for lessons on trusting God. With eyes on Jesus and faith in a reliable God we can step into the unknown and do the impossible.

He was one brave soul. He responded to the call, braved the waves, and stepped where no man had gone before. He boldly and unbelievably walked on water!!! That man was Peter. And we hear of his story in Matthew 14:22-33. We are told about this unbelievable miracle and Peter’s incredible faith. But we also […]

Filed Under: Books, Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: Dawn Klinge, Look to Jesus, trust, trusting God, worry

The One Unexpected Thing You Need Today

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are you burdened? Feeling overwhelmed or thinking life is unfair? This solution for feeling stressed is the one thing you need that will give you hope today

“Only one thing is needed.” I hear those words and I breathe a sigh of relief. It’s exactly what I need to hear when things aren’t going right. When I feel overwhelmed and burdened. Sadly it’s a road that’s very familiar to me. This is a road I travel often. I know each and every […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: enough, Luke 10, Mary & Martha, one thing is needed, scripture graphic

7 Ways to Set Goals Like an Expert

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Want to be more successful in setting your goals? Here are 7 expert tips to help you set goals any time during the year. Includes key bible verses.

While, I love to set goals, if you’ve read any of my recent posts you’ll know that this is an area that I could use a little help in. Especially since I haven’t quite finalised the year’s goals as yet and time is steadily ticking by. (No pressure) 🙂 Thankfully, I don’t have to figure […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living, Personal Development Tagged With: goal setting, goals, personal development, resolutions, setting goals

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