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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.

How to Not Make New Year’s Resolutions

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are you tired of making New Year's resolutions and not keeping them? There's a better way. Use these 3 strategies to create a fulfilling & successful year.

I absolutely love the newness that comes with the New Year. I also love making plans and setting goals. What I don’t like is making New Year’s resolutions. Like so many others, I have tried and failed at New Year’s resolutions (case in point: my gratitude journal fail).  My attempts at setting resolutions, have become, […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living, Personal Development Tagged With: change, goal setting, goals, Grace Goals, new beginnings, New Year, one word, resolutions, vision board

Growing in Gratitude throughout the Year – November New Year Part 2

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are you focusing on giving thanks during Thanksgiving? This list will remind you of some things to give thanks for to keep growing in gratitude all year.

As we get ready for Thanksgiving, are you thinking about some of the things you’re grateful for? I recently shared 5 tips to help you keep growing in gratitude throughout the year. Now I’m focusing on things we can give thanks for and how to keep up the gratitude habit way past Thanksgiving. Before you read on, I think that […]

Filed Under: Gratitude, Intentional Living Tagged With: change, give thanks, gratitude, new beginnings, New Year, personal development, thanksgiving

6 Life-Changing Books for Women

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

No matter your season in life, this list of life-changing books for women will help you find a book that can transform your life. What are you waiting for?

This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you purchase through the link, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you! There’s something about milestones that make us pause and reflect. Birthdays have a way of doing that for me. As I approach another birthday (and it’s a big […]

Filed Under: Books, Intentional Living Tagged With: books, books for women, life-changing books, seasons in life

4 Quick and Easy Tips to Lift Your Spirits Now!

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Feeling discouraged? Follow 4 simple tips to lift your spirits, find encouragement and get your sparkle back. Plus download free PRAY scripture cards.

Ever had one of those days when you’re down in the dumps and just can’t shake it? Maybe it seems that everything you do isn’t good enough. Your significance tank has been running on empty and all of a sudden no one seems to think you’re important anymore. Perhaps you’ve been looking forward to spending […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Intentional Living, Walking with God Tagged With: P.R.A.Y., positive attitude, prayer, prayer cards, scripture cards, self improvement

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