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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.

3 Easy Ways to Seek God Daily Without Getting Overwhelmed

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Simple, easy and practical ways to seek God daily without becoming overwhelmed. SunSparkleShine

One of my goals this year is to seek God above and before everything else. That includes seeking God before Facebook, before the doubts and worries of the day set in, and before my own agenda. I aim to put Him first and be intentional about seeking God every day. I’m in awe that God […]

Filed Under: Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: bible resources, bible study, Light for My Path, seek God, seeking God

3 Things to Never Forget to Thank God For

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

In all things give thanks to the Lord -- for your past, your present and even your unknown future!

In all things give thanks. Easier said than done, right? How about when you experience less than thankful circumstances? And what about those times when life is hard and painful? Or just boring? Or, perhaps . . . you fill in the blanks. I have a feeling that we all have moments when thankfulness is […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: give thanks, thanks, thanksgiving

Learning to Trust God When Life Is Painful

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Learning to trust sometimes looks like a roller coaster journey as seen in one family's adoption story but it's also a lesson to live surrendered in Christ. #trust #surrender

Learning to trust is never easy. Especially when your heart has been hurt. But what if the hurt you’ve experienced is at the hands of a loving God? How do you reconcile God’s love and the pain you feel? I mean, when we love God life shouldn’t hurt, right? Well, today, I have my dear […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: guest post, surrender, Surrendered Hearts, trust, trusting God

Choosing to Write Your Story in the Middle of the Mess

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you ever felt called to write your story but couldn't get past the mess in your life? What if God is calling you to write it anyway? Will you respond? #iamwriting #mystory

Have you ever felt called to write your story? I don’t necessarily mean writing a book. Although, that might be what you feel called to do. Writing your story can take many forms other than a published book. It can simply mean taking the time to reflect on what God is doing in the here […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: encouragement for women, guest post, hope

6 Promises of the Goodness of God

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

6 Promises of the Goodness of God are laid out in His word. #Godspromises #faith #hope

If you’ve ever wondered about the goodness of God, I’ve got some good news for you today. Melanie Redd, my dear friend and Christian writer, is here to share not just one but six promises from God that we can take to the bank. Melanie is the founder of the online ministry, Ministry of Hope […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, guest post, hope

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