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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.

5 Responses When You Feel Not Good Enough

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

We all feel inadequate sometimes but when you start to believe you're not good enough, it's time for some truth. These responses will turn those lies around and get you back on your feet. Stand confidently in Christ. #identityinChrist #selfesteem #confidence

For any one who ever felt not good enough, there are a number of questions that run through your head. For today’s #SummerSizzleBlogHop feature I welcome my friend, Valerie Murray to address this very topic. Valerie is on a mission to help women conquer their fears and feelings of inadequacy. I’ve seen firsthand how she victoriously fought her […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, confidence, guest post, identity, identity in Christ, self esteem

10 Favorite Ways to Give Thanks to the Lord

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Saying thank you comes easily to many, but do you ever wonder if your actions match up? What if we stopped to consider all the ways we could give thanks to the Lord? Here are some of our favorite ways to do so. #thanks #gratitude

There’s a favorite chorus of mine based on the line in Psalm 118 that says give thanks to the Lord for He is good.  Sometimes we’re quick to say ‘thank you’ without thinking about what it means. Well, for today’s #SummerSizzleBlogHop my friend Deb Wolf shares her top 10 favorite ways to give thanks to the […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, giving thanks, guest post, thanks, thanksgiving

When in Doubt Imitate These 3 Characteristics of Jesus

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Sure, Jesus was perfect in every way. But here are 3 characteristics of Jesus every believer will do well to imitate. #Jesus #disciple #followJesus

Have you ever stopped to consider the characteristics of Jesus and what made Him so amazing? Maybe you’re overwhelmed by all the choices. After all, Jesus was perfect in every way. But today, my friend Diana (from Diana’s Diaries) will share her top three characteristics of Jesus which every believer should imitate. Diana is a […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, biblical truth, following God, guest post

God Delights in Me – He Even Conspired to Be Sure I Know

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

God delights in me and it's amazing what He will use to reassure me of this truth. #godslove #identityinChrist

God delights in me. I know that to be true. Most days. On a head-level, yes. On a heart-level, sometimes. In this world where we’re often second-guessing ourselves, being measured up to others (sometimes thanks to our own doing), it’s hard to remember this truth: God delights in you! I’ve been amazed at some of […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: books, books for women, God delights, personal development

Finding Beauty in the Mess

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Sometimes the most unlikely places remind us there's beauty in the mess. Know that you are loved by a God who sees beyond your faults and mistakes and wants to call you His own.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. Of all the things they could take pictures of this was what they chose. Didn’t they see the lovely view on the other side? Now all our ‘dirty laundry’ would be plastered all over social media for the world to see. How embarrassing. This was not the view I thought […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: beauty all around, beauty in the mess, biblical truth, encouragement for women, God's beauty, grace, hope

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