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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.

Why Mom was Wrong about Talking to Strangers

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Do you avoid talking to strangers? This unexpected encounter reminds us to let our guards down and open our hearts to God-appointed moments in order to entertain strangers. You never know what sweet blessings await.

This trip would have been like any other I’d taken in the last several weeks had it not been for this one thing. You see, when you travel a lot you tend to forget which airport you’re in – at least I do. Nothing really stands out from one airport or one plane ride to […]

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: community, God speaks, hospitality, inspiration, life lessons, personal development, self improvement

How to Win and Keep Your Child’s Heart

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Wish someone could walk beside you and share helpful parenting tips? Here Melanie Redd offers hope in her book on winning your child's heart for life.

Ever wished there was someone walking beside you, holding your hand and telling you that you’ll make it through this roller-coaster ride called parenting? Some practical parenting tips might be just what you need to hold you back from that proverbial ledge. You see, just when I think I have one stage figured out, it’s as if someone snatches the rug from under […]

Filed Under: Parenting, Relationships Tagged With: books, parenting, parenting advice, parenting stages, win your child's heart

How to Survive Life’s Battles by Encouraging One Another

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Life is a battle and we need all the help we can get to win it. Here are some practical tips to help you encourage one another & win the battle together. Includes bible verses and encouragement to get you started.

It had been a long, hard day and by now the toll of it was beginning to show on my face. I tried to hide it but my silence said more than I was willing. I figured if I didn’t say anything, she wouldn’t notice. I was deep in the battle and worse for the wear. […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships, Sharing God Tagged With: community, do life together, encourage one another, fight the good fight, guest post, support

5 Choices You Can Make to Overcome Anger Now

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Does anger get the best of you? Here are five choices you can make to overcome anger based on God's Word and sound practical advice.

There was a lot of stomping from room to room. What started as a murmur was now growing increasingly louder. Doors were getting closed a little harder than they should have been – okay, they were slammed! It was no wonder things didn’t start flying across the room because this was beginning to look and feel […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: anger, biblical truth, change, guest post, motherhood, parenting, personal development, self improvement

5 Ways to Make Him Significant Again

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

It took a scary incident to remind me to value my husband. Now I share some marriage advice and 5 ways to make your husband feel significant again. Plus you get 15 extra tips to help you speak his love language!

Today, I have an extra special treat for you. Consider it an early Valentine’s Day gift. I’m over at Busy Being Blessed visiting with Jenn for the Encouragement for Imperfect Wives series. There you’ll find me pouring out my heart and letting you in. You see, earlier this week I wrote about the most amazing love we […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: marriage, significance

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