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Goal-Setting for Christians – How to Spark your New Year Goals

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are Christians failing to realize the power of God at work in their lives? This goal-setting plan helps us avoid that trap using Biblical principles, proven techniques to approach change.

It’s that time of year when goal-setting and resolution-making kick into high gear. As Christians we are no strangers to new beginnings. Yet, too often, we fall prey like so many and fail to realise the power of God at work in our lives. Forget the former things; do not dwell in the past. See, I […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: change, goals, Goals Planner, Grace Goals, new beginnings, New Year, one word, one word 365, power, resolutions, vision board

How a Word so Little can Change Your Life

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

One word for the year for a lifetime of change. Get your One Word idea generator here.

By now you might know that I’m a big fan of choosing one word for the year. And by extension, I’m not very fond of New Year’s resolutions. It’s not because I haven’t tried resolutions. It’s because I have. And failed. Perhaps failed is a strong word. But I think you get where I’m heading […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: goal setting, goals, New Year, one word, one word 365, resolutions

Why I won’t be Sharing my Word for the Year (at least not yet)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Do you have a word for the year? The past few years have taught me several valuable lessons one of which is that I should keep my word to myself...at least for now. Here's why. #oneword #goals #newyear #wordfortheyear

Choose one word for the year. A word that will inspire and motivate you throughout the year. One word that will give you clarity and a vision. To me that sounds like good advice. It’s the advice I give to others and the advice I follow too. My words have all been powerful. Frankly speaking, […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: faith, inspiration, New Year, one word

When You Need a New Spark Every Day

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

A new year doesn’t stay new for very long. So how do you keep the spark of hope burning beyond the first month? Start each day with a new spark and your dreams will never get old.

Let’s face it. A new year doesn’t stay new for very long. So the question is how do we keep the spark of hope burning beyond the first month? In many ways, 2016 was a fabulous year. Yet, when I look back I see that by mid-year, the spark that I had at the beginning […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: Joshua, new beginnings, new spark, New Year, one word, one word 365

How to Make Sticky Goals (and forget about New Year’s Resolutions)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Tired of making New Year's resolutions that don't last? Here's how to choose One Word and make it stick to create lasting change throughout the year.

If you’ve been visiting a while, you know that I’m done with New Year’s resolutions but I love setting goals. A conundrum, you think? Not necessarily. I’ve found a much more effective way to approach my New Year that I believe will work for you too.

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living, Personal Development Tagged With: goals, New Year, one word, one word 365, personal retreat, resolutions

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