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When the Blessing for Obedience is Pain

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

How do you respond when pain is the blessing you receive for obedience? Jesus shows we can trust God and be blessed in spite of the pain. Do you trust Him to weave beauty in your story?

This past week was rough. I’m not sure if you use that expression too, but in the islands it’s our way of saying that it was a difficult, challenging, maybe even painful week. My week was all of that and then some. Remember that bold thing I was called to do by God? Well, I […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: bold, crucifixion, Easter, hope, hope for the hurting, the Cross

Finding Hope When You Didn’t See That Brick Coming

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Life is hard but what if we embrace that fact and appreciate the hope that we have in Christ? Blindsided hope happens when we are struck by hope. We find hope in the little things especially in the midst of difficult circumstances. This Sparkle Circle topic reminds us to put our hope and trust in Christ to get us through those tough times.

If it’s one thing we can expect is that life will be hard. Sounds harsh doesn’t it? When you think about it, this is why we can really appreciate the hope we have in Christ. We will all face difficulties at some stage. But what if instead of being blindsided by life and all its challenges […]

Filed Under: #SparkleCircle, Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: grief, hope, hope for the hurting, life challenges, sparkle circle

Being Bold When You Really Want to Run and Hide

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you ever prayed for boldness? When you do, just be sure you're ready for the bold move God asks you to make. Because when He calls you to embrace bold, he means it. Yet, He will never leave you alone. He will walk you through it. So, go ahead, be bold!

I drove distracted and alone with tears streaming down my face. Her pain became my own in that moment. I wasn’t even sure if I was crying for her loss or mine. Now really wasn’t a good time for Him to ask this of me. “God, please don’t make me do this. Please don’t put […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: bold, boldness, community, determination, faith, purpose

How to Choose The Best Path to your Best Life

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

While having many choices is a good thing, having too many can leave us feeling stuck. Deuteronomy tells us how to choose the best path to our best life.

The questions came one after the other and I answered them as best as I could. Luckily, the first few were quite easy. “Can you please tell me your name?” That was an easy one. I spelled it slowly for her, waiting to make sure she got it right. “And how old are you?” I stumbled […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: dreams, goals, purpose, shining for Christ, women

How To Be Bold For Spiritual Change Right Where You Are

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Is God calling you to make a bold spiritual change? What does that even look like? Esther’s story offers some key insights into what it means to have bold humility, bold faith and take bold action. And the good news is that you can be bold right there in your living room.

I jumped on the challenge bandwagon. Head first. I even encouraged my friends to join in. I know, I know. I’m not usually one to get caught up in the latest social media craze but I promise this one is different. Seriously. What’s the challenge? To be bold for spiritual change. Now I have to warn […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: #beboldforspiritualchange, bold, boldness, Esther, faith, humility, International Women's Day, purpose, women

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