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How to Get Away and Get A Grip Now

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Take time for a personal retreat to rejuvenate your spirit. These 6 tips and the free guide will give you retreat ideas & help you plan one without guilt. Spiritual retreat. Time with God for women.

Every little thing seemed to bother me. I was busy biting heads off at every turn. I imagine it must’ve been pretty hard to be around me. And that’s not even mentioning the tears. Clearly I’ve been ignoring the warning signs or by now I would have done something. You see, every now and again, I […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living, Walking with God Tagged With: personal development, personal retreat guide, relaxation, retreat ideas, self improvement

One Lie You Should Never Have to Pay For

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

It's so easy to look at successful women and wonder how they do it all. We think that having it all is the key to success but that's a lie. Here's why.

We try. We do. We do some more. Then we wonder why it isn’t enough. It’s a hoax, you see. We’ve bought into the lie. And still we can’t understand why it’s not working out for us. The ‘it’ I’m talking about is the myth of having it all. It seems to be the goal […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living, Walking with God Tagged With: godly wisdom, having it all, successful women

Trusting God Enough to Walk on Water

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Look to Jesus and Peter for lessons on trusting God. With eyes on Jesus and faith in a reliable God we can step into the unknown and do the impossible.

He was one brave soul. He responded to the call, braved the waves, and stepped where no man had gone before. He boldly and unbelievably walked on water!!! That man was Peter. And we hear of his story in Matthew 14:22-33. We are told about this unbelievable miracle and Peter’s incredible faith. But we also […]

Filed Under: Books, Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: Dawn Klinge, Look to Jesus, trust, trusting God, worry

The One Unexpected Thing You Need Today

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are you burdened? Feeling overwhelmed or thinking life is unfair? This solution for feeling stressed is the one thing you need that will give you hope today

“Only one thing is needed.” I hear those words and I breathe a sigh of relief. It’s exactly what I need to hear when things aren’t going right. When I feel overwhelmed and burdened. Sadly it’s a road that’s very familiar to me. This is a road I travel often. I know each and every […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: enough, Luke 10, Mary & Martha, one thing is needed, scripture graphic

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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