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9 Favorite Bible Verses About Gratitude

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

We know that thanksgiving isn't just for November, so here are some favorite Bible verses about gratitude to inspire thankfulness throughout the year.

The season of Thanksgiving is such a beautiful time of year. Even those of us who live in countries that don’t have a holiday for Thanksgiving, we still take time to recognize the day, often with food and family fun. But when the turkey’s all finished and the sales have wrapped up, does our gratitude […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Gratitude, Walking with God Tagged With: bible, bible resources, give thanks, holidays, thanks, thanksgiving

Easy Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer with Christmas Cards

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

If you love to spread holiday cheer, there's no easier way to do so than with Christmas cards. And it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time consuming. Here are a few fun ways to make your Christmas card experience faster, easier and fun.

I love to spread holiday cheer. For me, it’s all about that Christmas spirit. And there’s no easier way to do so than with Christmas cards. But I can almost hear you moaning from the other side of the screen. The thought of writing and sending Christmas cards might make you want to squirm in […]

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Basic Invite, Christmas, friendship, holidays

How to Protect Your Friendships from Holiday Burnout

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

You’ve spent the better part of the year nurturing that budding friendship only to have it fizzle during the holidays. How do you protect your friendships from holiday burnout? I’m glad you asked. Read on for tips for local and faraway friends including card ideas from Basic Invite.

You’ve spent the better part of the year nurturing that budding friendship only to have it fizzle during the holidays. How do you protect your friendships from holiday burnout? I’m glad you asked. Let’s face it friendships, like marriage are beautiful. But they require work. Friendships need to be nurtured. During the busy holiday season […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: Basic Invite, cards, Christmas, encouragement for women, friendship, holidays, invitations, women

The One Holiday Invitation You Need To Say ‘Yes’ To

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are the holidays overwhelming you? Too many things demanding your time? Say yes to this one holiday invitation and find the rest your soul longs for.

Even with all the best intentions, our Jesse tree ornaments are still in the envelope where I stored them last year. I took them out of the Christmas box last week so that we could start the first Advent reading on Sunday. That was three, no, nearly four days ago. It doesn’t help that the kids are […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: burdened, holidays, invitation, pause, rest, walking with God, weary

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