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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

The Art of You – 7 Delightful Ways to Sparkle

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Between society's mixed messages and our personal identity conflicts, women today feel pulled in many directions. These 7 tips help you keep your sparkle! Plus the "You and Me" free scripture download point you to God as your true source for contentment.

Women today are bombarded with all sorts of messages trying to tell us who we are, what we need, and who we should be. From advertisements to movies, food labels to books, we are cajoled, seduced and downright lied to. Add to that our own personal identity conflicts and we can feel pushed and pulled […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Personal Development Tagged With: encouragement for women, having it all, personal development, personal identity, self improvement, successful women, women

The Art of You – 7 Signs You’ve Lost the Girl You Used to Be

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you ever felt like your personal identity isn't yours anymore? These 7 signs clue you into what's missing so that you can find a way to bring YOU back.

Have you ever felt like your personal identity isn’t yours anymore? Like you’ve lost sight of who you are? I’m not exactly sure when it happened. One minute I was me. Next minute, ‘who’s this?’. Somewhere between saying ‘yes’ and having my first child, I lost her. Me. And if you’re like me, you’re not even […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Personal Development Tagged With: having it all, personal development, personal identity, self development, true identity, women

How to Put a New Spring in Your Step: The joy of new beginnings

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Springtime's a great reminder of new beginnings. Look around and be inspired by all God is doing in nature. He can you a fresh start too. Here's how.

Today is a beautiful Spring day and I’ve been inspired to write about new beginnings. Whether it’s a new week, new month or new year — no matter the season — we can be witnesses to the joy of new beginnings. We get to choose the attitude that we will have today and any day […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: hope, new beginnings, personal development, self improvement, spring, starting over

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