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5 Choices You Can Make to Overcome Anger Now

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Does anger get the best of you? Here are five choices you can make to overcome anger based on God's Word and sound practical advice.

There was a lot of stomping from room to room. What started as a murmur was now growing increasingly louder. Doors were getting closed a little harder than they should have been – okay, they were slammed! It was no wonder things didn’t start flying across the room because this was beginning to look and feel […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: anger, biblical truth, change, guest post, motherhood, parenting, personal development, self improvement

How to Add Sparkle to Family Dinner Time

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Having trouble pulling off family dinner? Not sure what to talk about? Try these 3 conversation starters to get everyone talking during family dinner time.

Is it just me or does anyone else have trouble pulling off family dinner? Getting everyone around the dinner table is the first hurdle. Keeping them there, well that’s another story. I’m sure we’ve all heard of the many benefits that we get when families share a meal together. Most studies suggest that families should […]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: dinner, dinner table, family, family dinner, highlights, lowlights, parenting, routines, sparklelights, tradition

Intentional Moms Invest in their Future

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are you a mom? Do you think personal development for Moms is important? Here's a great way to invest in yourself where everyone wins.

There’s a movement happening. And I am a part of it. Moms all over are being more and more intentional in their parenting. They are busy finding ways to improve in their role as moms. And this is just the time to do it. We live in a world that puts so many resources right […]

Filed Under: Personal Development Tagged With: motherhood, parenting, personal development, self development, self improvement

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