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A Life that Glows

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. –  Psalm 139:14

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God created us in His image and loved us so much that He sent His Son to reconcile us to Him. These posts will encourage you to live fully and abundantly and enjoy the one marvelous life God has given you.

Summer in the Bag – All the Best Christian Living Content

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

We love laid back summer days. You can revisit those sunny days with all the Christian living summer content from SunSparkleShine. Which is your favourite?

It’s a bittersweet feeling but as the saying goes, all good things must come to an end. Well, now that I think about it, I’m not so sure that saying is absolutely true, but it is in this case. Summer vacation is on its last leg. Here in the islands our summer break begins in […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Intentional Living Tagged With: blogging, Christian blogging, christian living, life to the full, round-up, shining for Christ, summer

3 Simple Tips for a Life with No Regrets

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you mastered the art of no regrets? If not, read on for some sound Bible-based tips tips on how to live life to the full without regret.

Have you ever looked back on an incident or period in your life and wish you had done things differently? Or have you mastered the art of no regrets? Having just celebrated my first year of blogging, I took some time to reflect on some of my previous posts. It’s always good to take a step […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: Christian blogging, inspiration, life to the full, motivational quotes, no regrets, personal development, purpose, self improvement

Celebrating One Year of Blogging: The good, the bad & the sparkles

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

See what I've learned in my first year of blogging and how I'm celebrating my blogiversary. It's all about shining for Christ and sharing his love.

I can’t believe that the day is finally here. It’s now one year since I started my blogging journey and what an adventure it’s been! Happy Blogiversary to me! And you too for sticking with me. 🙂 I have been so encouraged by the relationships I’ve built, the lives that have been touched and the […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Intentional Living Tagged With: blogging, blogiversary, books for women, Christian blogging, E-book, life-changing books, shining for Christ, You Were Made to Sparkle

Lessons from an Eight-Year Old on Being a Woman

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever had your views about parenting girls turned upside down? In this I am Woman post read what my 8-year old daughter taught me about being a woman.

“Whew”, I thought. “Now this one will be easy”. That was my reaction when I first found out we were having a girl — a little sister to our soon to be 2-year old boy. Somehow, I held in my mind the image of boys running wild, catching lizards (yikes!) and breaking everything in their […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living, Life Lessons Tagged With: bringing up girls, guest post, I Am Woman, parenting, self improvement, women

How to Put a New Spring in Your Step: The joy of new beginnings

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Springtime's a great reminder of new beginnings. Look around and be inspired by all God is doing in nature. He can you a fresh start too. Here's how.

Today is a beautiful Spring day and I’ve been inspired to write about new beginnings. Whether it’s a new week, new month or new year — no matter the season — we can be witnesses to the joy of new beginnings. We get to choose the attitude that we will have today and any day […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: hope, new beginnings, personal development, self improvement, spring, starting over

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