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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

An Intimate Portrait of the God Who Pursues You

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

God pursues you relentlessly, tenderly and joyfully. God is so crazy about you that even if you were the only one on the planet He would still run after you. He loves you with an everlasting love, so much so that He gave up His son to pursue you.

When we hear the word pursue, we sometimes think of it only in romantic terms, such as a man pursuing the woman he wants to marry (or vice versa) :-). But what about God? Does God pursue us? And if so, how does he do that? What does God’s pursuit of us look like?

Filed Under: Christian Living, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: devotions, God's love, God's purpose, love, ninety and nine, pursuit, repentance, sin

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

Here’s What’s Wrong with Your Quiet Time (and how to fix it)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever wondered why your quiet time isn't moving you closer to God? Find how your learning style can enhance your time with the Lord using these 7 tips. Includes bible devotionals, bible apps, and scripture resources.

Have you ever had a friend rave about their mountaintop experience with the Lord only to be left feeling like there’s something wrong with you? The new Christian at church is discovering amazing truths in God’s Word every day and you can’t seem to make it past Leviticus. Maybe you’re diligently showing up for your quiet […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: bible, bible resources, devotions, learning styles, P.R.A.Y., promises of God, quiet time, scrapbook journaling, verse mapping

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