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Finding Beauty in the Mess

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Sometimes the most unlikely places remind us there's beauty in the mess. Know that you are loved by a God who sees beyond your faults and mistakes and wants to call you His own.

I couldn’t believe my eyes. Of all the things they could take pictures of this was what they chose. Didn’t they see the lovely view on the other side? Now all our ‘dirty laundry’ would be plastered all over social media for the world to see. How embarrassing. This was not the view I thought […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: beauty all around, beauty in the mess, biblical truth, encouragement for women, God's beauty, grace, hope

How to Bounce Back When You’re Feeling Disappointed

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Has life left you feeling disappointed? Remembering these simple truths helps me look up when life gets me down. #hope #encouragement #Bible

I’m not a big T.V. fan, but if there’s one channel I enjoy it’s HGTV (Home and Garden Television). I especially love the shows that feature a big reveal. You know, the before and after. There are various takes on the home makeover, but whatever the scenario we know that a house will be taken […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: change, encouragement for women, feeling disappointed, hope, new beginnings

Daily Encouragement – 3 Ways to Spark Joy in Your Day

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

There’s nothing like a dose of encouragement to get you through your day. Here are some creative ways to add a spark of joy to each day with daily encouragement. #encouragement #joy #inspiration

Where do you turn for daily encouragement? If that question leaves you stumped, then keep reading. Because there’s nothing like a daily dose of encouragement to get you through your day. And since no two days are alike, we often need to find creative ways to spark some joy in our day. Here are three […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: encouragement, encouragement for women, hope, inspiration, joy

Why is Life So Hard (when all you want is easy)?

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Why is life so hard? And how to take heart. Photo: worried couple reviewing paperwork. SunSparkleShine.com #hope #encouragement #Bibleverse

I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s asked the question, ‘Why is life so hard?’ Perhaps after a tumultuous year the only thing you’re hoping for is smooth sailing. Or maybe you’ve paid your dues and Easy Street seems like the perfect reward. It’s really tempting to think that an easy life follows right […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: encourage one another, encouragement, encouragement for women, hope

Things to be Grateful For that Spread a Little Hope

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Lost your hope? Well these Christian posts remind us of things to be grateful for when we forget to be thankful. We all need a little hope. Find it here.

Finding things to be grateful for isn’t easy when your hope is shattered. That’s why I’ve been on a bit of a mission. Yeah, I said it. I’m in need of hope. Maybe you are too, friend. Maybe it’s been a heck of a year. And you’re ready to throw in the towel. Maybe you […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: #wakeupgratitude, Christian blogging, gratitude, hope, thankful, thankfulness

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