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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.

Joy to the World – A Christmas Reflection

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Joy to the World is not just another favourite Christmas song but a call to fill our lives with the things that really last. Will you fill up or will you be fulfilled? You get to choose. Find out how.

Joy to the World Joy to the World, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing* Now that we’re counting down the days to Christmas how are you making room for […]

Filed Under: #JoyToTheWorld, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: Christmas, christmas songs, devotions, joy, life to the full, seeking God

An Intimate Portrait of the God Who Pursues You

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

God pursues you relentlessly, tenderly and joyfully. God is so crazy about you that even if you were the only one on the planet He would still run after you. He loves you with an everlasting love, so much so that He gave up His son to pursue you.

When we hear the word pursue, we sometimes think of it only in romantic terms, such as a man pursuing the woman he wants to marry (or vice versa) :-). But what about God? Does God pursue us? And if so, how does he do that? What does God’s pursuit of us look like?

Filed Under: Christian Living, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: devotions, God's love, God's purpose, love, ninety and nine, pursuit, repentance, sin

My Slave Roots – 3 Reasons to Celebrate Freedom in Christ

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Freedom in Christ means so much more when we remember that God rescued us from the bondage of sin. My own experience provides valuable lessons where I share three reasons to celebrate. What is it about your freedom in Christ that causes you to rejoice? We'd love to hear your reasons.

Freedom in Christ. This is one of those biblical concepts that we love to hear about but have a difficult time understanding. After all, we’ve never been slaves, right? It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1 The thing is, […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Devotions, Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: BVI, celebrate, culture, emancipation, festival, freedom, freedom in Christ, history, slavery, stand firm

5 Powerful Reasons to Worship (when you want to sleep in)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever felt like sleeping in instead of having your devotional time with the Lord? Here are 5 powerful reasons to get up and worship God based on scripture.

It’s dark outside as I creep gingerly from my bed. Trying not to wake my husband, I gently close the bedroom door and stumble my way to the office. It’s 5:10 a.m. This is my time. I crave this time to be alone with the Lord. With a busy family, multiple responsibilities, and an ever […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Faith Tagged With: christian living, determination, quiet time, worship

True Identity: The Truth About Being Chosen and Complete

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

What is it that defines you? Look to God's word to find your true identity. He's called you to be chosen and complete. Now there's no need to look further. The bible offers all you need for life and godliness.

Listen to the world, and you’d probably be very confused about your true identity. Too often we’re defined by the colour of our skin, our religious affiliation, our gender, and so many other labels. But where should we turn to find our true identity? I believe the Word of God is the ultimate source for defining […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Intentional Living, Sharing God Tagged With: bible, bible context, biblical truth, chosen, complete, I Know Who I Am, true identity, worship

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