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How to Embrace the Gift of Small Beginnings

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Small beginnings are often snubbed but what if shining for God was more like a tiny drop in an ocean? There is an amazing rippling beauty in just one tiny drop.

Are you a fan of small beginnings? Do you relish those first, maybe awkward steps when trying something new? Maybe you love dreaming about what God could do with your single step of faith. Well, today we’re talking about small beginnings in the context of shining for God. I am so pleased to introduce my […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: guest post, shining for Christ, shining like stars

3 Steps When You Want to Be the Light

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

God calls us to be the light but the truth is that's easier said than done. These tips will remind you why and how to be the light to others.

God calls us to be the light. Sometimes, okay most times, that’s easier said than done. That’s why I’m so happy to have my long time Christian blogging friend, Betsy de Cruz as my guest today for the Shining Like Stars series. Betsy shares her heart on what it looks like to be the light […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: guest post, hope for the hurting, light in the darkness, shine your light

Biblical Encouragement for Life – One Day at a Time

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you tried taking life one day at a time but feel like it's never enough? Here's some Biblical encouragement reminding you that God's got this.

One day at a time. That’s what I’d been told. But summer was all but over. How did twelve weeks go by so quickly? I was kicking myself for all the things I hadn’t done. And I silently wished for a do-over. Then not so silently, I started to complain. I recalled the missed opportunities, […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: one day at a time, time management, time to shine

How to Shine Bright Without the Bling

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Being a good person brings admiration and honor but are we so focused on the good -- the bling -- that we forget to shine bright for God?

Shine bright, sister! But what does that even mean? As we continue the Shining Like Stars Series, I have with me Latasha Strachan who’s going to enlighten us about how to shine bright without the bling. It’s not just you. I’m all ears too! Latasha is my Caribbean sister and founder of the Caribbean Women […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: guest post, shining for Christ, shining like stars

Broken with Grace and Growing in Christ

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

The goal for any Christian is to be growing in Christ, but very few look look forward to being broken. Yet somehow the two seem to go hand in hand.

The goal for any Christian is to be growing in Christ, but very few look look forward to being broken. Yet somehow the two seem to go hand in hand. For today’s Shining Like Stars series, I’m welcoming April Nelson from Healing In Heart to share her experience from being broken with grace, even as […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: brokenness, faith, guest post, shining like stars

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