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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.

When You Feel Forgotten by God

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever felt forgotten by God? Be encouraged by these timeless truths as shared by someone who's been there. Plus some helpful tips for overcoming.

It might be tempting to feel forgotten by God. Sometimes I even feel justified in thinking that way. After all, it’s been a rough year. Scratch that, it’s been a challenging couple of years. I really don’t want to seem ungrateful and believe me, I’ve been trying really hard to keep a positive spin on […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #KeepCalmCaribbean, discouragement, forgotten by God, give thanks, gratitude, hurricane, loneliness, thankful

Confused about Life (when God makes no sense)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Confused about Life - When God makes no sense - SunSparkleShine.com

Am I the only one who’s ever been confused about life? I think not. That’s why so many people are searching for answers. Often in all the wrong places. (Been there!) But what about in Christian circles? I confess that we haven’t escaped this conundrum of the mysteries of life either. Let’s be honest. Sometimes […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, confused about life, God's promises, God's purpose, guest post, hope

How to Know God’s Peace in Hard Times

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Experience God's peace with these 7 Bible verses from SunSparkleShine.com

When was the last time you truly experienced God’s peace? Maybe you had it once but lost it in the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. Or perhaps you feel unlucky. Peace has always been just enough out of reach to suggest it’s not worth reaching for. Before you give up on peace altogether, […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, God's peace, guest post, peace

When You Feel Like Giving Up, Do This Instead

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Do you ever feel like giving up? SunSparkleShine.com

Do you ever feel like giving up? Are there things in your life that simply appear way too big? Impossible to ever accomplish? Too big to even make it through? Do they seem to loom like a mountain in front of you generating thoughts of quitting before you even begin? Today, I’m super excited to share my […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, christian living, encouragement for women, guest post, hope, inspiration, perseverance

How to Remember the Cross and Live as if it Matters

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Remember the Cross devotional - based on the classic hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. bit.ly/rememberthecross

With symbols of the cross everywhere you turn you would think it would be easy to remember the cross and its power in your life. It turns out though, that the message of the cross is more than just a symbol. Just like there’s more to Easter than the Easter bunny. For the cross to […]

Filed Under: Back to the Basics, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: back to the basics, crucifixion, devotions, Easter, hope, songs, the Cross, worship

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