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In Pursuit of the Dream You Never Knew You Had

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Is it possible to pursue the dream you never knew you had? And do it all with passion and purpose? Three women of the Bible show us how. So if your life has been turned upside down, take heart. You just might be on the verge of an unexpected dream. SunSparkleShine.com and FlourishingToday.com

Is it possible to pursue the dream you never knew you had? And do it all with passion and purpose? As I ponder that question, I consider these women. She was too young and inexperienced to know what was happening. But He knew. She thought she was there just for her good looks. But He […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: change, dreams, encouragement for women, following your dreams, guest post, passion, purpose, women, women of the Bible

Goal Planning Just Hit a New High – Spark Success Goals Planner

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

More than just a one-year calendar, the Goals Planner is your personal manual for setting goals in a way that will prepare you for an amazing year. I took my years of experience as a professional planner, advice from goal-setting gurus and biblical principles to create this amazing resource. It includes goal setting tips, monthly planning pages with goals progress and review, accountability, motivational quotes and so much more.

It started small. To-do lists. Sticky papers. Post-its. Lists, lists and more lists. Do you sense where I’m going with this? I love to plan. I’m a planner through and through. I love having a way forward, a sense of direction and a way to get there, aka a plan! And the fact that ‘planner’ […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living Tagged With: change, goal setting, goals, Goals Planner, Grace Goals, New Year, resolutions

How to Not Fall for Facebook Frenzy

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Is Facebook taking up lots of your time? Don't get sucked in. These practical tips and Bible verses can help you put the Good Book above Facebook, any day.

Have you ever had to come to terms with an uncomfortable truth? I remember in my early college days there was a guy I liked and who I liked me. AND another girl. Somehow I was in denial, though. I fooled myself into believing that it was just a little sneaky suspicion and decided not […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living Tagged With: change, devotions, Facebook, first things first, quiet time, self improvement, temptation, worship

5 Choices You Can Make to Overcome Anger Now

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Does anger get the best of you? Here are five choices you can make to overcome anger based on God's Word and sound practical advice.

There was a lot of stomping from room to room. What started as a murmur was now growing increasingly louder. Doors were getting closed a little harder than they should have been – okay, they were slammed! It was no wonder things didn’t start flying across the room because this was beginning to look and feel […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: anger, biblical truth, change, guest post, motherhood, parenting, personal development, self improvement

A Better Way to Approach Change

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Feeling defeated at the start of a new year is no way to start. Use these three tips to kickstart your year and successfully achieve your New Year goals.

Can you guess what this Top 10 list is about? 1. Losing weight 2. Getting organized 3. Spending less and saving more 4. Enjoying life to the fullest 5. Staying fit and healthy 6. Learning something exciting 7. Quitting smoking 8. Helping others achieve their dreams 9. Falling in love 10. Spending more time with family […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living Tagged With: change, fresh start, goals, Grace Goals, guest post, new beginnings, New Year, one word, one word 365, personal development, resolutions, setting goals

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