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How to Say Thanks When Words Don’t Cut It | Plus Free Email Series

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever wondered how to say thanks when words just aren't enough? Try as you might your words just come up short? Here's what I do -- you should try it. SunSparkleShine.com

Ever wondered how to say thanks when words just aren’t enough? You’ve tried expressing your gratitude but everything you say just comes up short. In my recent state of affairs I’ve often found myself overwhelmed by gratitude. Grateful to God, my friends, my daughter’s new principal, the little old lady at lunch, you name it. […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Gratitude, Intentional Living Tagged With: #wakeupgratitude, give thanks, gratitude, hope, inspiration, joy, thanksgiving

When God Provides in the Good and the Bad

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

God provides in the good and the bad. His loving kindness never fails us even when we don't see it. How has He provided for you today?

Very few of us doubt that God provides when things are going well in our lives. But what about when we walk through dark times? Are we equally convinced of God’s provision then? Lately, it seems I’ve become familiar with trials of all kinds. Over the past two years I’ve: watched my father’s health decline […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: god is good, God provides, God's goodness, hope, overcoming, trials

When You Need Some Good News Stories

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

We all need some good news stories to get us through the storms of life. Here's an encouraging lift for your spirit. SunSparkleShine.com

Finding good news stories can be challenging sometimes, don’t you agree? This past Sunday as I sat at the breakfast table reading the newspaper, my spirit took a nosedive. I read one bad news story after another, with my shoulders slumping lower and lower with every one. This was clearly not the way to start […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: #KeepCalmCaribbean, discouragement, focus on the good, give thanks, good news, good news stories, gratitude, hope, hurricane

Confused about Life (when God makes no sense)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Confused about Life - When God makes no sense - SunSparkleShine.com

Am I the only one who’s ever been confused about life? I think not. That’s why so many people are searching for answers. Often in all the wrong places. (Been there!) But what about in Christian circles? I confess that we haven’t escaped this conundrum of the mysteries of life either. Let’s be honest. Sometimes […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, confused about life, God's promises, God's purpose, guest post, hope

Conquering Fear and Winning the Battle in Your Mind

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Need help conquering fear? Start here! SunSparkleShine.com

Have you ever felt helpless in your attempts at conquering fear? For today’s #SummerSizzleBlogHop feature I welcome my friend, Valerie Murray, who’s on a mission to help women conquer their fears. I’ve seen firsthand how she victoriously fought her most recent fear battle and I can tell you that this woman is an overcomer. I completely believe that you will […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, biblical truth, encouragement for women, fear, guest post, hope, overcomer

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