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When You Need a Reminder of God’s Amazing Love

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When we need to be reminded of God's amazing love, what better place than the Bible where we find verse after verse declaring God's love for His children.

God’s amazing love, never ceases to…well, amaze me! But I have to admit, there are times I need to be reminded. And today, as I celebrate my sister, Carlie’s birthday and the final post in the Shining Like Stars series, I wanted to share some inspiration to help us shine for Christ. What started out […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: bible study, easy Bible verses, God's love, shining like stars

4 Reasons to Read the Bible {At Least Once in Your Lifetime}

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Instead of tuning in to what the world has to say or waiting for a message from your pastor, will you take up the challenge and read the Bible? It will be one of your best decisions ever.

Many of us want to read the Bible but struggle with actually making it happen for one reason or another. It’s so easy to give into guilt, overwhelm or simply feeling like you don’t know where to start. For today’s post in the Shining Like Stars Series, I’ve invited my dear friend Aminata Coote to […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: bible, bible study, devotions, guest post

3 Easy Ways to Seek God Daily Without Getting Overwhelmed

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Simple, easy and practical ways to seek God daily without becoming overwhelmed. SunSparkleShine

One of my goals this year is to seek God above and before everything else. That includes seeking God before Facebook, before the doubts and worries of the day set in, and before my own agenda. I aim to put Him first and be intentional about seeking God every day. I’m in awe that God […]

Filed Under: Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: bible resources, bible study, Light for My Path, seek God, seeking God

3 Masks and the Lies they Offer

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are masks just for Halloween? Fear uses these 3 masks to keep us from finding our true identity. When we learn to take them off we can truly shine for God!

He hid behind the tree and waited for just the right moment. Peeking around the side, he caught a glimpse of her getting out of the car and reaching for the groceries from the back seat. The night was still and the cool fall breeze chilled the air.  She pulled her sweater a little closer, […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Faith Tagged With: bible study, God's purpose, lies, mask, personal development, self-confidence, self-deception, self-reliance, true identity

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