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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

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

How to Brighten Your World with the Power of Words

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Where would we be without words? We know from experience that the power of words can make a difference. Careless words can wound. But carefully chosen words can brighten our world!

We know from experience that the power of words can make a difference. Careless words can wound. But carefully chosen words can brighten our world! Today, I have the honor of welcoming my long-time blogging friend, Dianne Thornton to speak words of life to us. Dianne knows a thing or two about the power of […]

Filed Under: Relationships, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: guest post, relationships, shine your light, shining for Christ, shining like stars, words

Summer Plans? Check! {Real Hope to the Rescue}

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you got your summer plans ready? How about including some real hope this summer? Read on to find out how to make this your best summer ever!

By now you probably know I love a good plan and summer plans are a must-have for this mom’s sanity. With school in session all the way down to the end of June, summer vacation doesn’t begin for us until July. So, that gives me a good bit of time to get my summer plans […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: guest post, hope, joy, joyful heart, summer

Lessons on Hope and Redemption from Anna the Prophetess

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Of all the colorful Biblical characters it's easy to overlook Anna the Prophetess. Maybe you've been overlooked too but here you can find hope in her story.

Of all the colorful characters in the Bible it might be easy to overlook Anna the Prophetess. Sure, there’re some famous women in the Word, but Anna? Some have never even heard of her. Maybe like Anna, you can relate to being overlooked. My prayer is that you will find hope in these words penned […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: encouragement for women, guest post, shining like stars, women, women of the Bible

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