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Life is busy. We get it. But spending time with God is the best way to help us gain perspective. In fact, it should be the most important thing on our to-do list.

Here are some devotions to help you slow down and sparkle for Christ.

4 Reasons to Read the Bible {At Least Once in Your Lifetime}

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Instead of tuning in to what the world has to say or waiting for a message from your pastor, will you take up the challenge and read the Bible? It will be one of your best decisions ever.

Many of us want to read the Bible but struggle with actually making it happen for one reason or another. It’s so easy to give into guilt, overwhelm or simply feeling like you don’t know where to start. For today’s post in the Shining Like Stars Series, I’ve invited my dear friend Aminata Coote to […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: bible, bible study, devotions, guest post

When You Find True Love — It’s Amazing!

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Looking for one true love? This love is bigger and more amazing than you ever can imagine. And it's the top way to get swept off your feet. Try it and see. 

The closer we get to Valentine’s Day the stories keep coming. You’ve seen them too. There’s the article about 10 ways to love your spouse,  25 Valentine’s Day gift ideas, how to find true love and the top 10 things to do on Valentine’s Day. Don’t get me wrong. I’m as much a Valentine’s fan as […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Faith, Relationships, Walking with God Tagged With: encouragement for women, God's love, love, true love, Valentine's Day

For the Message of the Cross is…

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Cor 1:18) Which will it be to you? #Cross #Jesus #Devotional

What does the message of the Cross mean to you? Is that a loaded question? I don’t mean for it to be. This morning I asked my children about the significance of Good Friday? What’s Good Friday all about? And you know what? They didn’t know. What?!! I was shocked, concerned, disappointed. Had I failed? […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: biblical truth, devotional, parenting, shining for Christ, the Cross

How to Remember the Cross and Live as if it Matters

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Remember the Cross devotional - based on the classic hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. bit.ly/rememberthecross

With symbols of the cross everywhere you turn you would think it would be easy to remember the cross and its power in your life. It turns out though, that the message of the cross is more than just a symbol. Just like there’s more to Easter than the Easter bunny. For the cross to […]

Filed Under: Back to the Basics, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: back to the basics, crucifixion, devotions, Easter, hope, songs, the Cross, worship

Shine Bright: How to be a modern day Herald

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When Jesus came there were angels to herald him. God wants to give you the honour of heralding his second coming. Here’s how to make the way for him.

Long ago in a land far away there were angels heralding good news. Good news of a baby’s birth. Sounds like a beautiful fairy tale doesn’t it? Except this one is true. And this story isn’t about just any baby. This baby came as the long-awaited savior of the world. It’s the miraculous Christmas story […]

Filed Under: #JoyToTheWorld, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: Christmas, christmas songs, herald, hope, light in the darkness

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