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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.

Lessons on Hope and Redemption from Anna the Prophetess

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Of all the colorful Biblical characters it's easy to overlook Anna the Prophetess. Maybe you've been overlooked too but here you can find hope in her story.

Of all the colorful characters in the Bible it might be easy to overlook Anna the Prophetess. Sure, there’re some famous women in the Word, but Anna? Some have never even heard of her. Maybe like Anna, you can relate to being overlooked. My prayer is that you will find hope in these words penned […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: encouragement for women, guest post, shining like stars, women, women of the Bible

3 Verses that Will Transform Your Prayer Life

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

If there's one area most women long to change in their walk with God it's their prayer life. Rather than just wish for it to change, we can do something about it today.

If there’s one area most women long to change in their walk with God it’s their prayer life. I don’t know if the distracted age we live in or feeling like we’re getting it wrong but having a powerful prayer life is something many of us hope for. Rather than just wish for our prayer […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: bible, encouragement for women, guest post, prayer

How to Shine Like a Star – Real Hope for Real Women

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Long before Rihanna’s hit song, women all over the world were being encouraged to shine like a star. Tucked right inside the pages of the Bible, you’ll find verse after verse encouraging you to shine like the star that you are.

Long before Rihanna’s hit song, Diamonds, women all over the world were being encouraged to shine like a star. No, I’m not talking about those dazzling ‘shine like a star’ t-shirts or sparkly wall decals – though I think those are super cute. The inspiration to shine like a star started long, long ago.  Not […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: christian encouragement, christian living, encouragement for women, intentional living, shining like stars

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

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