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Goal-Setting for Christians – How to Spark your New Year Goals

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are Christians failing to realize the power of God at work in their lives? This goal-setting plan helps us avoid that trap using Biblical principles, proven techniques to approach change.

It’s that time of year when goal-setting and resolution-making kick into high gear. As Christians we are no strangers to new beginnings. Yet, too often, we fall prey like so many and fail to realise the power of God at work in our lives. Forget the former things; do not dwell in the past. See, I […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: change, goals, Goals Planner, Grace Goals, new beginnings, New Year, one word, one word 365, power, resolutions, vision board

How to Kick Old Habits and Start Afresh

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Kick old habits to the curb and replace them with healthy, fresh ones that will inspire new life. Allow God's Word to encourage and renew your spirit using these 3 tips.

Going through the same old motions had gotten dull. A sense of obligation soon led to guilt from all I felt I should be doing, but wasn’t. Instead of feeling inspired, I felt drained. That was me, not too long ago in my walk with God. Can you relate? I imagine that God probably felt […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: change, distractions, habits, life to the full, Make Over Your Evenings, new beginnings, self improvement

How to Get Unbent After Getting Bent Out of Shape

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Do you get bent out of shape by unmet expectations and unexpected changes? Let these life lessons help you bounce back and get on the right track. #trustingGod #lifelessons

Bent out of shape. It’s not a term I particularly like. But I have to admit, that’s exactly how I was feeling. I mean, am I the only one who likes to know the plans before they’re put into motion? I know you’re thinking I must be a complete control freak. I hope not. But […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: change, life lessons, self improvement, trust

How to Bounce Back When You’re Feeling Disappointed

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Has life left you feeling disappointed? Remembering these simple truths helps me look up when life gets me down. #hope #encouragement #Bible

I’m not a big T.V. fan, but if there’s one channel I enjoy it’s HGTV (Home and Garden Television). I especially love the shows that feature a big reveal. You know, the before and after. There are various takes on the home makeover, but whatever the scenario we know that a house will be taken […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: change, encouragement for women, feeling disappointed, hope, new beginnings

Letting Go | Finding the Strength you Need to Fly

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Letting go is often hard to do until we experience the possibilities that lie in moving forward. Inspired by She's Still There, Chrystal Evans Hurst

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 … […]

Filed Under: Books, Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: biblical truth, book launch, books, books for women, brokenness, change, encouragement for women, letting go

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