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The Wake-Up Call that Saved My Life

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you ever had a wake-up call that shook you to the very core? This woman shares openly and vulnerably about the brokenness that led to her breakthrough.

Have you ever had a wake-up call that shook you to the very core? In today’s Shining Like Stars post, I have my new friend Shauna sharing openly and vulnerably about the brokenness in her life that led to her breakthrough. It’s not pretty and she’s doesn’t sugar-coat anything. What we find here is an […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: brokenness, discouragement, faith, guest post, hope, hope for the hurting

Wish Upon a Star and Bask in God’s Glory

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

The popular Disney song, When You Wish Upon a Star is beautiful and catchy. Yet, what's even more beautiful is the thought of the One who created those stars.

I’ll bet you’ve heard the popular Disney song, “When you wish upon a star”. It’s all about hoping and dreaming and having wishes come true. It’s a beautiful catchy song and chances are it’s playing in your head right now. What’s even more beautiful though, is the thought of basking in the glory of the […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: faith, guest post, walking with God

Broken with Grace and Growing in Christ

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

The goal for any Christian is to be growing in Christ, but very few look look forward to being broken. Yet somehow the two seem to go hand in hand.

The goal for any Christian is to be growing in Christ, but very few look look forward to being broken. Yet somehow the two seem to go hand in hand. For today’s Shining Like Stars series, I’m welcoming April Nelson from Healing In Heart to share her experience from being broken with grace, even as […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: brokenness, faith, guest post, shining like stars

How to Flourish During Life’s Dry Seasons

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When we go through dry seasons we're tempted to lose faith. But it doesn't have to be that way. These tips will help you flourish during life's dry seasons.

When we go through dry seasons in life, how quickly we lose faith. We wonder if the rain will ever come. We wonder if God has forgotten us. We wonder why it’s raining everywhere else, except right where we are. And we complain bitterly. Maybe you don’t complain. Maybe that’s just me. Maybe you begin […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: faith

Bible Verses About Doubt – When You Doubt God’s Goodness

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

For Christians, it’s often difficult to admit that we doubt God’s goodness, but the truth is, many of us do. These Bible verses about doubt will let you encourage you and remind you that you're not alone.

I don’t know if you’ve ever doubted God or felt the need to look for Bible verses about doubt, but I have. Perhaps, you’ve never had to question God’s goodness. Maybe you’ve never found yourself saying, “I trust you God, I really do. But where were you when…” Those words seem almost too painful to […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: faith, fear

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