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A Faith that Shines

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. – Deuteronomy 6:5

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Whether you’re a seasoned believer or just exploring what faith looks like for the first time, these articles will be sure to encourage you on your journey. Topics include spiritual disciplines, devotions and practical examples of walking with God.

The One Unexpected Thing You Need Today

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are you burdened? Feeling overwhelmed or thinking life is unfair? This solution for feeling stressed is the one thing you need that will give you hope today

“Only one thing is needed.” I hear those words and I breathe a sigh of relief. It’s exactly what I need to hear when things aren’t going right. When I feel overwhelmed and burdened. Sadly it’s a road that’s very familiar to me. This is a road I travel often. I know each and every […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: enough, Luke 10, Mary & Martha, one thing is needed, scripture graphic

The One Holiday Invitation You Need To Say ‘Yes’ To

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are the holidays overwhelming you? Too many things demanding your time? Say yes to this one holiday invitation and find the rest your soul longs for.

Even with all the best intentions, our Jesse tree ornaments are still in the envelope where I stored them last year. I took them out of the Christmas box last week so that we could start the first Advent reading on Sunday. That was three, no, nearly four days ago. It doesn’t help that the kids are […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: burdened, holidays, invitation, pause, rest, walking with God, weary

Why War Room is Just Half of the Picture

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you seen the movie War Room? Did you know you might've missed half? Let insights from War Room inspire you to take take action and complete the story.

Have you ever spent time reflecting on a particular verse in the Bible only to find that you missed half of the point? Okay, so maybe, I’m the only one who has done that, but I’m going to step out in the open and be real anyway. If by chance you can relate, feel free […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: action, bible, biblical truth, change, full, John 10:10, life to the full, one word, theme scripture, vision board, war room

3 Masks and the Lies they Offer

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are masks just for Halloween? Fear uses these 3 masks to keep us from finding our true identity. When we learn to take them off we can truly shine for God!

He hid behind the tree and waited for just the right moment. Peeking around the side, he caught a glimpse of her getting out of the car and reaching for the groceries from the back seat. The night was still and the cool fall breeze chilled the air.  She pulled her sweater a little closer, […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Faith Tagged With: bible study, God's purpose, lies, mask, personal development, self-confidence, self-deception, self-reliance, true identity

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