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Easy Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer with Christmas Cards

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

If you love to spread holiday cheer, there's no easier way to do so than with Christmas cards. And it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time consuming. Here are a few fun ways to make your Christmas card experience faster, easier and fun.

I love to spread holiday cheer. For me, it’s all about that Christmas spirit. And there’s no easier way to do so than with Christmas cards. But I can almost hear you moaning from the other side of the screen. The thought of writing and sending Christmas cards might make you want to squirm in […]

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Basic Invite, Christmas, friendship, holidays

Shine Bright: How to be a modern day Herald

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When Jesus came there were angels to herald him. God wants to give you the honour of heralding his second coming. Here’s how to make the way for him.

Long ago in a land far away there were angels heralding good news. Good news of a baby’s birth. Sounds like a beautiful fairy tale doesn’t it? Except this one is true. And this story isn’t about just any baby. This baby came as the long-awaited savior of the world. It’s the miraculous Christmas story […]

Filed Under: #JoyToTheWorld, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: Christmas, christmas songs, herald, hope, light in the darkness

Joy to the World – A Christmas Reflection

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Joy to the World is not just another favourite Christmas song but a call to fill our lives with the things that really last. Will you fill up or will you be fulfilled? You get to choose. Find out how.

Joy to the World Joy to the World, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing* Now that we’re counting down the days to Christmas how are you making room for […]

Filed Under: #JoyToTheWorld, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: Christmas, christmas songs, devotions, joy, life to the full, seeking God

How to Protect Your Friendships from Holiday Burnout

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

You’ve spent the better part of the year nurturing that budding friendship only to have it fizzle during the holidays. How do you protect your friendships from holiday burnout? I’m glad you asked. Read on for tips for local and faraway friends including card ideas from Basic Invite.

You’ve spent the better part of the year nurturing that budding friendship only to have it fizzle during the holidays. How do you protect your friendships from holiday burnout? I’m glad you asked. Let’s face it friendships, like marriage are beautiful. But they require work. Friendships need to be nurtured. During the busy holiday season […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: Basic Invite, cards, Christmas, encouragement for women, friendship, holidays, invitations, women

Sparkle Moments – Your Weekend Inspiration: Enjoy the Wait

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Sparkle Moments: Sharing little glimpses of sparkle and holiday inspiration. Reflect, remember how awesome God is and then enjoy a weekend that sparkles!

I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.  Psalm 130:5 I’m not a big fan of waiting. This past week I had to exercise a lot of patience as I waited in line for hours to receive a service. As many would do, I turned to […]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Sparkle Moments Tagged With: Christmas, hope, motivational quotes, sparkle moments, wait, weekend inspiration

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