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Who I am in Christ Statements to Start your Day

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

What if we started each day by affirming our identity in Christ, using powerful Who I am in Christ daily affirmations? Can you imagine the impact that would have?

What if we started each day with powerful ‘Who I am in Christ’ daily affirmations? Can you imagine the impact that would have?! Many believe that the way you start your day influences how the rest of your day will go. That’s why motivational videos are so very popular. From moving graduation speeches to inspirational […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: bible resources, biblical truth, confidence, encouragement for women, identity, identity in Christ, inspiration, motivation, personal development, scriptures, walking with God, who I am in Christ

3 Ways to Celebrate Women Any Day of the Year

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Here are three ways to celebrate women without apology. Based on biblical truth that will foster Christian community, International Women's Day or any day.

As a Christian woman, I am keenly aware that my personal views, the truths recorded in the Bible and the mainstream views of our modern-day society, are often at odds. This is especially true when it comes to the topic of women versus men and whether or not to celebrate women. The question in my mind is, […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: biblical truth, celebrate life, friendship, International Women's Day, successful women, women

When in Doubt Imitate These 3 Characteristics of Jesus

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Sure, Jesus was perfect in every way. But here are 3 characteristics of Jesus every believer will do well to imitate. #Jesus #disciple #followJesus

Have you ever stopped to consider the characteristics of Jesus and what made Him so amazing? Maybe you’re overwhelmed by all the choices. After all, Jesus was perfect in every way. But today, my friend Diana (from Diana’s Diaries) will share her top three characteristics of Jesus which every believer should imitate. Diana is a […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, biblical truth, following God, guest post

Finding Beauty in the Mess

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Sometimes the most unlikely places remind us there's beauty in the mess. Know that you are loved by a God who sees beyond your faults and mistakes and wants to call you His own.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. Of all the things they could take pictures of this was what they chose. Didn’t they see the lovely view on the other side? Now all our ‘dirty laundry’ would be plastered all over social media for the world to see. How embarrassing. This was not the view I thought […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: beauty all around, beauty in the mess, biblical truth, encouragement for women, God's beauty, grace, hope

For the Message of the Cross is…

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Cor 1:18) Which will it be to you? #Cross #Jesus #Devotional

What does the message of the Cross mean to you? Is that a loaded question? I don’t mean for it to be. This morning I asked my children about the significance of Good Friday? What’s Good Friday all about? And you know what? They didn’t know. What?!! I was shocked, concerned, disappointed. Had I failed? […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: biblical truth, devotional, parenting, shining for Christ, the Cross

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