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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

When the Blessing for Obedience is Pain

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

How do you respond when pain is the blessing you receive for obedience? Jesus shows we can trust God and be blessed in spite of the pain. Do you trust Him to weave beauty in your story?

This past week was rough. I’m not sure if you use that expression too, but in the islands it’s our way of saying that it was a difficult, challenging, maybe even painful week. My week was all of that and then some. Remember that bold thing I was called to do by God? Well, I […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: bold, crucifixion, Easter, hope, hope for the hurting, the Cross

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