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Why Mom was Wrong about Talking to Strangers

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Do you avoid talking to strangers? This unexpected encounter reminds us to let our guards down and open our hearts to God-appointed moments in order to entertain strangers. You never know what sweet blessings await.

This trip would have been like any other I’d taken in the last several weeks had it not been for this one thing. You see, when you travel a lot you tend to forget which airport you’re in – at least I do. Nothing really stands out from one airport or one plane ride to […]

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: community, God speaks, hospitality, inspiration, life lessons, personal development, self improvement

3 Simple Tips for a Life with No Regrets

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you mastered the art of no regrets? If not, read on for some sound Bible-based tips tips on how to live life to the full without regret.

Have you ever looked back on an incident or period in your life and wish you had done things differently? Or have you mastered the art of no regrets? Having just celebrated my first year of blogging, I took some time to reflect on some of my previous posts. It’s always good to take a step […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: Christian blogging, inspiration, life to the full, motivational quotes, no regrets, personal development, purpose, self improvement

Sparkle Moments – Your Weekend Inspiration: See the Miracles

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Sparkle Moments: Sharing little glimpses of sparkle and weekend inspiration. Reflect, remember how awesome God is and then enjoy a weekend that sparkles!

“One of the main reasons that we lose our enthusiasm in life is because we become ungrateful…we let what was once a miracle become common to us. We get so accustomed to His goodness it becomes a routine.” ― Joel Osteen, Your Best Life Now: 7 Steps to Living at Your Full Potential Do you see the […]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Sparkle Moments Tagged With: beauty all around, God's beauty, inspiration, motivational quotes, sparkle moments

Sparkle Moments – Your Weekend Inspiration: Give Thanks

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Sparkle Moments: Sharing little glimpses of sparkle and weekend inspiration. Reflect, remember how awesome God is and then enjoy a weekend that sparkles!

 “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 It was my birthday last week and I was quite happy to spend a few days celebrating. The pictures from this week’s Sparkle Moments are actually shots from my birthday weekend getaway, which my amazing […]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Sparkle Moments Tagged With: beauty all around, give thanks, God's beauty, inspiration, joy, motivational quotes, sparkle moments, thanksgiving, weekend inspiration

Sparkle Moments – Your Weekend Inspiration: Celebrate Life

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Sparkle Moments - sharing little glimpses of sparkle and weekend inspiration. Reflect, remember how awesome God is, then enjoy a weekend that sparkles!

Make Every Day Special “Be thankful and look to every new day with positive hope. Take time to pull yourself away from all the noise and just look around you. Take inventory. Appreciate those who have enhanced the quality of your life, and remember that they have been a gift to you. Also remember that you’re a gift to them too. […]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Sparkle Moments Tagged With: beauty all around, God's beauty, inspiration, joy, motivational quotes, relaxation, sparkle moments, weekend inspiration

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