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Finding Hope and Sunshine in the Shadowed Places

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When life feels burdensome where do you turn for hope? The words of a favourite worship song remind me where my hope comes from. And now I share this hope with you. Maybe you'll even find a bit of sunshine too! This is real hope for the hurting.

“Oh I need your love” That’s the title of a beautiful worship song we sang in church this past Sunday. As I lifted my voice, I also lifted my eyes to the ceiling above. My heart filled up as the words rose through me. Oh, how I really do need your love, God. Do you feel […]

Filed Under: Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: guest post, hope, hope for the hurting, songs, sunshine, worship

10 Practical Ways to Spark Gratitude in Your Home

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Love begins at home and gratitude is a very practical expression of love. Here 10 practical tips on how to practise gratitude at home. #GratefulHeart Series

Gratitude. Easy to talk about. Harder to practise. And it’s even more difficult to display gratitude around those closest to us, isn’t it true? But love begins at home and gratitude is a very practical expression of love. So today, our #GratefulHeart series continues with our discussion about gratitude at home. To cover this topic, I am […]

Filed Under: #GratefulHeart, Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: #gratefulheart, gratitude, guest post

3 Sure-Fire Ways to Glow — The Face of an Angel (Part 2)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever wondered how you can shine brightly for Christ? Follow these 3 practical tips to reflect God's glory. Now go ahead and get your glow on!

Last week, I had the honour of sharing my sister with you as she guest-posted about Failing to Shine and ways we can reflect God’s glory. This week, Carlie continues by sharing some practical ways that we can shine in our day to day lives. Please welcome her! As a lamp magnifies the light within, so as followers of Christ, […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: glow, guest post, light in the darkness, reflect God's glory, shining for Christ, sparkle

Failing to Shine — The Face of An Angel (Part 1)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

How can we reflect God's glory for those around us? Don’t let these two reasons hold you back from shining in dark places. Be the light that points to God.

What does it mean to reflect God’s glory? Today I am over the moon happy to share with you my very first guest post on my site. Not only is this the first time to host someone here in my little space, but it is extra special for another reason. This guest poster is one […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: guest post, light in the darkness, reflect God's glory, shining for Christ, sparkle

Lessons from an Eight-Year Old on Being a Woman

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever had your views about parenting girls turned upside down? In this I am Woman post read what my 8-year old daughter taught me about being a woman.

“Whew”, I thought. “Now this one will be easy”. That was my reaction when I first found out we were having a girl — a little sister to our soon to be 2-year old boy. Somehow, I held in my mind the image of boys running wild, catching lizards (yikes!) and breaking everything in their […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living, Life Lessons Tagged With: bringing up girls, guest post, I Am Woman, parenting, self improvement, women

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