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Bible Verses for the Grateful Heart

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Bible verses to help you cultivate a grateful heart. Don't miss the rest of the #GratefulHeart series on lorischumaker.com and sunsparkleshine.com

Today continues our Grateful Heart Mini-Series over on Lori’s site. In Lori’s words: Cultivating a grateful heart isn’t always an easy task. Life is hard. It crashes into us in waves of both good and bad. When all is good, it’s a little easier, but we all know that when life hurts, being thankful doesn’t […]

Filed Under: #GratefulHeart, Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #gratefulheart, bible, grateful, gratitude

Here’s What’s Wrong with Your Quiet Time (and how to fix it)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever wondered why your quiet time isn't moving you closer to God? Find how your learning style can enhance your time with the Lord using these 7 tips. Includes bible devotionals, bible apps, and scripture resources.

Have you ever had a friend rave about their mountaintop experience with the Lord only to be left feeling like there’s something wrong with you? The new Christian at church is discovering amazing truths in God’s Word every day and you can’t seem to make it past Leviticus. Maybe you’re diligently showing up for your quiet […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: bible, bible resources, devotions, learning styles, P.R.A.Y., promises of God, quiet time, scrapbook journaling, verse mapping

True Identity: The Truth About Being Chosen and Complete

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

What is it that defines you? Look to God's word to find your true identity. He's called you to be chosen and complete. Now there's no need to look further. The bible offers all you need for life and godliness.

Listen to the world, and you’d probably be very confused about your true identity. Too often we’re defined by the colour of our skin, our religious affiliation, our gender, and so many other labels. But where should we turn to find our true identity? I believe the Word of God is the ultimate source for defining […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Intentional Living, Sharing God Tagged With: bible, bible context, biblical truth, chosen, complete, I Know Who I Am, true identity, worship

Why War Room is Just Half of the Picture

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you seen the movie War Room? Did you know you might've missed half? Let insights from War Room inspire you to take take action and complete the story.

Have you ever spent time reflecting on a particular verse in the Bible only to find that you missed half of the point? Okay, so maybe, I’m the only one who has done that, but I’m going to step out in the open and be real anyway. If by chance you can relate, feel free […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: action, bible, biblical truth, change, full, John 10:10, life to the full, one word, theme scripture, vision board, war room

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