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6 Life-Changing Books for Women

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

No matter your season in life, this list of life-changing books for women will help you find a book that can transform your life. What are you waiting for?

This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you purchase through the link, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you! There’s something about milestones that make us pause and reflect. Birthdays have a way of doing that for me. As I approach another birthday (and it’s a big […]

Filed Under: Books, Intentional Living Tagged With: books, books for women, life-changing books, seasons in life

Sparkle Moments – Your Weekend Inspiration #1

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Sparkle Moments - a butterfly provides weekend inspiration

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. […]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Sparkle Moments Tagged With: beauty all around, God's beauty, inspiration, motivational quotes, sparkle moments, weekend inspiration

Intentional Moms Invest in their Future

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are you a mom? Do you think personal development for Moms is important? Here's a great way to invest in yourself where everyone wins.

There’s a movement happening. And I am a part of it. Moms all over are being more and more intentional in their parenting. They are busy finding ways to improve in their role as moms. And this is just the time to do it. We live in a world that puts so many resources right […]

Filed Under: Personal Development Tagged With: motherhood, parenting, personal development, self development, self improvement

4 Quick and Easy Tips to Lift Your Spirits Now!

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Feeling discouraged? Follow 4 simple tips to lift your spirits, find encouragement and get your sparkle back. Plus download free PRAY scripture cards.

Ever had one of those days when you’re down in the dumps and just can’t shake it? Maybe it seems that everything you do isn’t good enough. Your significance tank has been running on empty and all of a sudden no one seems to think you’re important anymore. Perhaps you’ve been looking forward to spending […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Intentional Living, Walking with God Tagged With: P.R.A.Y., positive attitude, prayer, prayer cards, scripture cards, self improvement

My Leap to the Big Leagues (and how I did it)!

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Even though change can be daunting we can learn lessons from simple things that can help us in our next big challenge.

Best time to pin on Pinterest. Google Analytics. Headline analyzer. Perfectly-sized Facebook images. Have you ever felt like you’ve bitten off more than you can chew and don’t know which way to turn? That was me. My head was spinning with information overload since starting my blog! I mean, my intentions were good. Encourage others […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Life Lessons Tagged With: blogging, determination, following your dreams, goals

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