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Back to School Survival Tips for Moms

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Getting ready for back to school is not just for kids. This resource list will get moms in the right mindset to conquer the first day of school and beyond.

With back to school right around the corner, moms all over are wondering how will they ever survive. For me it seems like as soon as summer starts it’s almost over. Before you blink it’s time to go back to school. I recall several first days of school where I wished I was better prepared. This […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living, Parenting Tagged With: back to school, encouragement, moms, motherhood, parenting, resources

Controlling Anger: 7 Truths You Need to Know

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

If you think that controlling anger is impossible, we've got some hope for you. Ruthie Gray shares pearls of parenting wisdom in this feature article. #parenting #anger #discipline

If you ever felt helpless about controlling anger, I’ve got some good news for you. Chances are you’ve been trying to do it on your own strength and there’s a reason (or seven) why it feels impossible. Today, my friend Ruthie Gray is my guest for the #SummerSizzleBlogHop. I like to joke and tell friends that I […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, anger, guest post, parenting, parenting advice, personal development

The Big List of Mom Blogs Christian Moms Love

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

With so many mom blogs out there, how do you find the best one for you? We've scoured the internet to bring you this big list of mom blogs that are perfect for the Christian mom. #moms #momblogs #parenting

If you’ve spent any time on the internet at all you’ve likely run into a Mom Blog or two, or three. There are quite a few out there and today, my friend Carmen Brown (Married by His Grace) is giving us the scoop on her favorites. Carmen and I met in person a year ago […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, guest post, motherhood, parenting, parenting advice

For the Message of the Cross is…

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Cor 1:18) Which will it be to you? #Cross #Jesus #Devotional

What does the message of the Cross mean to you? Is that a loaded question? I don’t mean for it to be. This morning I asked my children about the significance of Good Friday? What’s Good Friday all about? And you know what? They didn’t know. What?!! I was shocked, concerned, disappointed. Had I failed? […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: biblical truth, devotional, parenting, shining for Christ, the Cross

How to Teach Modesty with 3 Easy Bible Verses

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

How can we help our girls learn modesty? Get started with these 3 easy bible verses to pray over them. SunSparkleShine.com

When faced with a daunting task I wish there were some easy Bible verses to help me out. For me, modesty is one of those things that I feel I’m in over my head. It’s not that I’m not a modest person, in fact my friends might say I’m too modest. But I have a […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: #SummerSizzleBlogHop, bible, bringing up girls, easy Bible verses, guest post, modesty, parenting, raising girls

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