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10 Favorite Ways to Give Thanks to the Lord

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Saying thank you comes easily to many, but do you ever wonder if your actions match up? What if we stopped to consider all the ways we could give thanks to the Lord? Here are some of our favorite ways to do so. #thanks #gratitude

There’s a favorite chorus of mine based on the line in Psalm 118 that says give thanks to the Lord for He is good.  Sometimes we’re quick to say ‘thank you’ without thinking about what it means. Well, for today’s #SummerSizzleBlogHop my friend Deb Wolf shares her top 10 favorite ways to give thanks to the […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, giving thanks, guest post, thanks, thanksgiving

How to Unlock the Power of Gratitude

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

What if you were given the key to unlock the life-changing power of gratitude in your life? Is it possible? It took a light bulb moment for this to really click for me. Gratitude it turns out, is so much more than that fuzzy feeling you get when someone says 'thank you'. Gratitude is powerful enough to open doors!

What if you were given the key to unlock the life-changing power of gratitude in your life? Is it possible? Well, today is a special day. If you’ve been here for a while you know that I don’t usually post on Thursdays but today is an exception. Today is the day that my good friend, […]

Filed Under: #GratefulHeart, Christian Living Tagged With: #gratefulheart, giving thanks, gratitude, thanksgiving

How to Embrace a Grateful Heart — Mini-Series

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When life gets overwhelming what can lighten the load? Believe it or not, gratitude can. The #GratefulHeart series provide ideas, encouragement, prayers, and Bible verses that will equip you in the cultivating of a grateful heart.

Do you want to have a grateful heart? Well this is the perfect place to start. But first, Happy November! Who can believe that we are heading into the holiday season already? Wasn’t it just summer yesterday? As time marches on, it’s sometimes hard for us to keep up. We start the year with incredible […]

Filed Under: #GratefulHeart, Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: #gratefulheart, giving thanks, gratitude, scripture graphic

Sparkle Moments – Your Weekend Inspiration: Open Your Eyes

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

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

“This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.” ― Elizabeth I Tudor Every morning when the sun rises, I’m reminded of God’s faithfulness. Every morning, God does a new thing. Do you not see it? Do you not perceive it?

Filed Under: Inspiration, Sparkle Moments Tagged With: beauty all around, giving thanks, motivational quotes, nature, new beginnings, sparkle moments, thanksgiving

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