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Summer Plans? Check! {Real Hope to the Rescue}

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you got your summer plans ready? How about including some real hope this summer? Read on to find out how to make this your best summer ever!

By now you probably know I love a good plan and summer plans are a must-have for this mom’s sanity. With school in session all the way down to the end of June, summer vacation doesn’t begin for us until July. So, that gives me a good bit of time to get my summer plans […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: guest post, hope, joy, joyful heart, summer

How to Flourish During Life’s Dry Seasons

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When we go through dry seasons we're tempted to lose faith. But it doesn't have to be that way. These tips will help you flourish during life's dry seasons.

When we go through dry seasons in life, how quickly we lose faith. We wonder if the rain will ever come. We wonder if God has forgotten us. We wonder why it’s raining everywhere else, except right where we are. And we complain bitterly. Maybe you don’t complain. Maybe that’s just me. Maybe you begin […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: faith

Bible Verses About Doubt – When You Doubt God’s Goodness

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

For Christians, it’s often difficult to admit that we doubt God’s goodness, but the truth is, many of us do. These Bible verses about doubt will let you encourage you and remind you that you're not alone.

I don’t know if you’ve ever doubted God or felt the need to look for Bible verses about doubt, but I have. Perhaps, you’ve never had to question God’s goodness. Maybe you’ve never found yourself saying, “I trust you God, I really do. But where were you when…” Those words seem almost too painful to […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: faith, fear

33 Top Christian Encouragement Posts You Need Right Now

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When you choose to follow God you'll find that you need some Christian encouragement for the journey. Here you'll find top-rated posts by Christian writers to encourage you along the way.

The longer I am a Christian, the more I’m convinced that we all need some Christian encouragement on our journey. I truly believe that God designed us to be in community, spurring one another on. I love that we get to encourage one another on a weekly basis as we gather to worship God together. […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: christian encouragement

To the Woman Who Has Lost Hope

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

To the woman who has lost hope, God wants to redeem your story. Find out how here.

To the woman who has lost hope, God wants to redeem your story. Find out how here in this article about hope and healing during difficult times.

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: guest post, hurricane

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