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How to Remember the Cross and Live as if it Matters

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Remember the Cross devotional - based on the classic hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. bit.ly/rememberthecross

With symbols of the cross everywhere you turn you would think it would be easy to remember the cross and its power in your life. It turns out though, that the message of the cross is more than just a symbol. Just like there’s more to Easter than the Easter bunny. For the cross to […]

Filed Under: Back to the Basics, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: back to the basics, crucifixion, devotions, Easter, hope, songs, the Cross, worship

Back to the Basics – How to Unleash the Power of Prayer

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

We know that prayer is one of the basic tenets of Christianity but how many believers actually claim to have a powerful prayer life? This interview with Horace Williams Jr., author of Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life will inspire you to do just that.

Most people know that prayer is one of the basic tenets of Christianity but how many believers actually claim to have a powerful prayer life? I can’t speak for anyone else but I know that improving my prayer life is high on my list this year. This post includes affiliate links which means if you […]

Filed Under: Back to the Basics, Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: author interview, back to the basics, books, Christianity, devotions, giveaway, Horace Williams Jr., prayer, quiet time

Back to the Basics – Rekindling your First Love

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Does your relationship with God fizzle like many other new things you start? Be inspired to return to your first love by going back to the basics. These Christian resources will encourage you on your journey.

How often do we start something with lots of excitement only to have it fizzle? Oftentimes we continue going through the motions but the zeal we had at first just isn’t there. It might have been a relationship, a New Year’s resolution (ahem…), a good book, a new diet, an exercise routine. Yep, all left […]

Filed Under: Back to the Basics, Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: back to the basics, Christianity, first love, repentance, spiritual disciplines, zeal

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