God delights in me. I know that to be true. Most days. On a head-level, yes. On a heart-level, sometimes. In this world where we’re often second-guessing ourselves, being measured up to others (sometimes thanks to our own doing), it’s hard to remember this truth: God delights in you! I’ve been amazed at some of […]
It’s Time to Recover The Dream of You
A couple months ago, I was offered an advance reader’s copy of the up and coming book, The Dream of You. Little did I know that I would also have the incredible opportunity to welcome the author, Jo Saxton to SunSparkleShine. Jo has graciously prepared today’s post in celebration of the book release for The […]
Letting Go | Finding the Strength you Need to Fly
What is it about letting go that makes us want to keep holding on? We hold on to our past. Our failures. Our lost dreams. Our broken identity. Or if you’re like me you hold on to expectations. Expectations of what life *should* be like, now that you’re married … have the dream job … […]
How to Control Anger — What Anger?
I have a confession to make. It might have to do something with the fact that we are still on summer break! Whoa…it feels like it’s.never.going.to.end. I mean, I love spending time with my kids. That’s the reason I switched careers after all. But months at a time with no clear structure to the day […]
Celebrating One Year of Blogging: The good, the bad & the sparkles
I can’t believe that the day is finally here. It’s now one year since I started my blogging journey and what an adventure it’s been! Happy Blogiversary to me! And you too for sticking with me. 🙂 I have been so encouraged by the relationships I’ve built, the lives that have been touched and the […]