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5 Choices You Can Make to Overcome Anger Now

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Does anger get the best of you? Here are five choices you can make to overcome anger based on God's Word and sound practical advice.

There was a lot of stomping from room to room. What started as a murmur was now growing increasingly louder. Doors were getting closed a little harder than they should have been – okay, they were slammed! It was no wonder things didn’t start flying across the room because this was beginning to look and feel […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: anger, biblical truth, change, guest post, motherhood, parenting, personal development, self improvement

How to Stop Running Away (trust me, I know)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you been running away from God? I've been there. The truth is when I decided to run toward salvation it was the best decision I ever made. Let these Bible verses encourage you to run to God too.

My steps quickened as I left the apartment. I tried to walk as fast as I could hoping that no one would see the tears. They were falling faster now. Soon I was sobbing uncontrollably. But on the busy streets of New York, it didn’t matter too much. I had come face to face with […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: determination, hope, my conversion story, run to God, salvation, the Cross

Here’s What’s Wrong with Your Quiet Time (and how to fix it)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever wondered why your quiet time isn't moving you closer to God? Find how your learning style can enhance your time with the Lord using these 7 tips. Includes bible devotionals, bible apps, and scripture resources.

Have you ever had a friend rave about their mountaintop experience with the Lord only to be left feeling like there’s something wrong with you? The new Christian at church is discovering amazing truths in God’s Word every day and you can’t seem to make it past Leviticus. Maybe you’re diligently showing up for your quiet […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: bible, bible resources, devotions, learning styles, P.R.A.Y., promises of God, quiet time, scrapbook journaling, verse mapping

No Ordinary Day – A Reason to Celebrate

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

What do you do when you've been given a special gift? It's a reason to celebrate. That's what each ordinary, extraordinary day is about. Celebrate today!

This doesn’t happen very often. I don’t usually write a post on a Monday but more importantly, February 29th doesn’t happen very often either! So what does that mean? Well for me, it’s a good excuse to thank God and make this day count. It’s a reason to celebrate! You know sometimes how you look forward and […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: blessings, bonus day, celebrate, give thanks, no ordinary day

How to Spot the Real Deal from the Counterfeit Life

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

How can you pursue a successful life? Start by doing these two things and spot the difference between godly pursuits and selfish desires. Bible verses help women define success and what it means to have it all.

Ask five women what success means to them and you’ll probably get seven different answers. After all, we women reserve the right to change our minds, right? 🙂 I bet though, that they’ll have this one thing in common — the belief that women can have a successful life by being and doing anything they want. […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: ambition, following your dreams, having it all, seeking God, self improvement, success, successful women, wisdom

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