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When You’re in the Heat of a Spiritual Battle

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When you're in the heat of a spiritual battle, know that God has given us everything we need to stand firm against our enemy.

Do you know what it’s like to struggle through the heat of a spiritual battle? Often, we sense we’re in a spiritual battle during a series of adverse events. We may recognize warfare as soon as the first one fires off. Sometimes, though, we may not recognize enemy attack until we are almost undone. When […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: christian encouragement, encouragement for women, guest post, spiritual battle, trials

How to Shine Like a Star – Real Hope for Real Women

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Long before Rihanna’s hit song, women all over the world were being encouraged to shine like a star. Tucked right inside the pages of the Bible, you’ll find verse after verse encouraging you to shine like the star that you are.

Long before Rihanna’s hit song, Diamonds, women all over the world were being encouraged to shine like a star. No, I’m not talking about those dazzling ‘shine like a star’ t-shirts or sparkly wall decals – though I think those are super cute. The inspiration to shine like a star started long, long ago.  Not […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: christian encouragement, christian living, encouragement for women, intentional living, shining like stars

33 Top Christian Encouragement Posts You Need Right Now

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When you choose to follow God you'll find that you need some Christian encouragement for the journey. Here you'll find top-rated posts by Christian writers to encourage you along the way.

The longer I am a Christian, the more I’m convinced that we all need some Christian encouragement on our journey. I truly believe that God designed us to be in community, spurring one another on. I love that we get to encourage one another on a weekly basis as we gather to worship God together. […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: christian encouragement

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