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How to Use Short Devotions for a Big Impact

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Short devotions are a great way to get in God's word when you're short on time. But don't underestimate the impact of these power times.

Short devotions are a great way to get into God’s Word when you don’t have a lot of time. I’m a big fan for that reason. But are short devotions just for busy seasons? Today I’m sharing with you why I love these quick, power-packed short devotions, how I use them and how you can […]

Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: bible, devotions, encouragement for women

4 Reasons to Read the Bible {At Least Once in Your Lifetime}

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Instead of tuning in to what the world has to say or waiting for a message from your pastor, will you take up the challenge and read the Bible? It will be one of your best decisions ever.

Many of us want to read the Bible but struggle with actually making it happen for one reason or another. It’s so easy to give into guilt, overwhelm or simply feeling like you don’t know where to start. For today’s post in the Shining Like Stars Series, I’ve invited my dear friend Aminata Coote to […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: bible, bible study, devotions, guest post

Encouragement for When You’ve Run Out of Steam

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

What do you do when you’ve run out of steam? When life doesn’t go as planned? Here’s some encouragement to choose what’s best to keep going.

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: devotions, goals, run out of steam, worship

How to Remember the Cross and Live as if it Matters

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Remember the Cross devotional - based on the classic hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. bit.ly/rememberthecross

With symbols of the cross everywhere you turn you would think it would be easy to remember the cross and its power in your life. It turns out though, that the message of the cross is more than just a symbol. Just like there’s more to Easter than the Easter bunny. For the cross to […]

Filed Under: Back to the Basics, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: back to the basics, crucifixion, devotions, Easter, hope, songs, the Cross, worship

Back to the Basics – How to Unleash the Power of Prayer

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

We know that prayer is one of the basic tenets of Christianity but how many believers actually claim to have a powerful prayer life? This interview with Horace Williams Jr., author of Unleash the Power of Prayer in Your Life will inspire you to do just that.

Most people know that prayer is one of the basic tenets of Christianity but how many believers actually claim to have a powerful prayer life? I can’t speak for anyone else but I know that improving my prayer life is high on my list this year. This post includes affiliate links which means if you […]

Filed Under: Back to the Basics, Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: author interview, back to the basics, books, Christianity, devotions, giveaway, Horace Williams Jr., prayer, quiet time

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