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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.

10 Tips for Wives on how to have a Successful Marriage

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

10 tips for wives on how to have a successful marriage - SunSparkleShine.com #marriage #christianmarriage #marriageadvice

I can’t think of anyone who gets married who doesn’t want a successful marriage. I mean, no one ever goes into it hoping it doesn’t last, right? I’m sure we all want strong, thriving and fulfilling marriages. And while I’m no marriage expert, this year my husband and I will celebrate 15 years of marriage. […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: christian marriage, love, marriage, marriage advice, relationships

How to Teach Modesty with 3 Easy Bible Verses

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

How can we help our girls learn modesty? Get started with these 3 easy bible verses to pray over them. SunSparkleShine.com

When faced with a daunting task I wish there were some easy Bible verses to help me out. For me, modesty is one of those things that I feel I’m in over my head. It’s not that I’m not a modest person, in fact my friends might say I’m too modest. But I have a […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, bible, bringing up girls, easy Bible verses, guest post, modesty, parenting, raising girls

The Best Way to Unlock Your Friendship Goals

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are you seeking lasting friendships? We all have friendship goals. Here's the number one way to achieve them and the one thing that's been holding you back.

We might not admit it but we all have friendship goals. I mean, who doesn’t want to have friends, right? Life is hard enough as it is, imagine trying to do it all on your own. We all need friends in our corner. So what is it that gets in our way of developing meaningful […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, encouragement for women, friendship, friendship goals, guest post, true friends

When You Wish You Had Someone To Talk To

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When you wish you had someone to talk to, where do you turn? Hope | Encouragement | Christian Women | Friendship | Community | SunSparkleShine.com

Where do you turn when you need someone to talk to? Today, it’s my sister Carlie’s turn to host the Sparkle Circle and she’s digging deep into this question. There are times when you really need someone to talk to. Someone safe. Someone who wouldn’t judge you. Someone who is really great at listening. It doesn’t matter if you can see […]

Filed Under: #SparkleCircle, Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: encouragement for women, friendship, grace, prayer, sparkle circle

The Very Best Way to Support Moms

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

The Very Best Way to Support Moms is easier than you think. God is already walking right beside her and He wants you to partner with Him! Your job is done!

Don’t you just wish motherhood came with an instruction manual? New appliances come with manuals. So do new cars, remote controls and other gadgets. Even the simplest apps provide a quick tutorial when you first download it. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an instruction manual for moms too? I bet it’d be a big […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: guest post, moms, motherhood, parenting, parenting advice, peace, prayer, support

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