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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

Letting Go | Finding the Strength you Need to Fly

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Letting go is often hard to do until we experience the possibilities that lie in moving forward. Inspired by She's Still There, Chrystal Evans Hurst

What is it about letting go that makes us want to keep holding on? We hold on to our past. Our failures. Our lost dreams. Our broken identity. Or if you’re like me you hold on to expectations. Expectations of what life *should* be like, now that you’re married … have the dream job … […]

Filed Under: Books, Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: biblical truth, book launch, books, books for women, brokenness, change, encouragement for women, letting go

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

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

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