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A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. – John 13:34

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It’s a beautiful thing when we enjoy community with others. Here you will find posts about family, marriage, parenting, friendships and practical ways we can love one another as Christ taught us.

Easy Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer with Christmas Cards

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

If you love to spread holiday cheer, there's no easier way to do so than with Christmas cards. And it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time consuming. Here are a few fun ways to make your Christmas card experience faster, easier and fun.

I love to spread holiday cheer. For me, it’s all about that Christmas spirit. And there’s no easier way to do so than with Christmas cards. But I can almost hear you moaning from the other side of the screen. The thought of writing and sending Christmas cards might make you want to squirm in […]

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Basic Invite, Christmas, friendship, holidays

Controlling Anger: 7 Truths You Need to Know

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

If you think that controlling anger is impossible, we've got some hope for you. Ruthie Gray shares pearls of parenting wisdom in this feature article. #parenting #anger #discipline

If you ever felt helpless about controlling anger, I’ve got some good news for you. Chances are you’ve been trying to do it on your own strength and there’s a reason (or seven) why it feels impossible. Today, my friend Ruthie Gray is my guest for the #SummerSizzleBlogHop. I like to joke and tell friends that I […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, anger, guest post, parenting, parenting advice, personal development

The Big List of Mom Blogs Christian Moms Love

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

With so many mom blogs out there, how do you find the best one for you? We've scoured the internet to bring you this big list of mom blogs that are perfect for the Christian mom. #moms #momblogs #parenting

If you’ve spent any time on the internet at all you’ve likely run into a Mom Blog or two, or three. There are quite a few out there and today, my friend Carmen Brown (Married by His Grace) is giving us the scoop on her favorites. Carmen and I met in person a year ago […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, guest post, motherhood, parenting, parenting advice

How to Listen and Make Relationships Sparkle

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

What makes a good listener? Here are five tips on how to listen better in a way that improves communications and builds relationships. #communication #listen #relationships

Communication is one of those things that can either make or break a relationship. So, learning how to listen better should be high on our list. For this week’s #SummerSizzleBlogHop series, I have my friend Dawn Klinge with me to share what she’s learned about how to listen well. By the way, the #SummerSizzleBlogHop series features nine […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, communication, guest post, listen, love one another, relationships

Why is Friendship Important in a Disconnected World

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

In an increasingly disconnected world, making deep connections with others can feel like a daunting task. Why is friendship important anyway? Let's pause to consider the benefits of friendship. #friendship #loveoneanother #community

Friends. Can’t live with ’em, can’t live without ’em. Is that your view of friendship? Many times we want the benefit of friendships but don’t want the hassle of making them work. Why is friendship important anyway? It’s all too tempting to avoid keeping up with friends. Don’t even mention starting new friendships. In an […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: encouragement for women, friends, friendship, Summer Sizzle Blog Hop

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