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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 Get Away and Get A Grip Now

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Take time for a personal retreat to rejuvenate your spirit. These 6 tips and the free guide will give you retreat ideas & help you plan one without guilt. Spiritual retreat. Time with God for women.

Every little thing seemed to bother me. I was busy biting heads off at every turn. I imagine it must’ve been pretty hard to be around me. And that’s not even mentioning the tears. Clearly I’ve been ignoring the warning signs or by now I would have done something. You see, every now and again, I […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living, Walking with God Tagged With: personal development, personal retreat guide, relaxation, retreat ideas, self improvement

7 Ways to Set Goals Like an Expert

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Want to be more successful in setting your goals? Here are 7 expert tips to help you set goals any time during the year. Includes key bible verses.

While, I love to set goals, if you’ve read any of my recent posts you’ll know that this is an area that I could use a little help in. Especially since I haven’t quite finalised the year’s goals as yet and time is steadily ticking by. (No pressure) 🙂 Thankfully, I don’t have to figure […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living, Personal Development Tagged With: goal setting, goals, personal development, resolutions, setting goals

A Better Way to Approach Change

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Feeling defeated at the start of a new year is no way to start. Use these three tips to kickstart your year and successfully achieve your New Year goals.

Can you guess what this Top 10 list is about? 1. Losing weight 2. Getting organized 3. Spending less and saving more 4. Enjoying life to the fullest 5. Staying fit and healthy 6. Learning something exciting 7. Quitting smoking 8. Helping others achieve their dreams 9. Falling in love 10. Spending more time with family […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living Tagged With: change, fresh start, goals, Grace Goals, guest post, new beginnings, New Year, one word, one word 365, personal development, resolutions, setting goals

Growing in Gratitude throughout the Year – November New Year Part 2

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are you focusing on giving thanks during Thanksgiving? This list will remind you of some things to give thanks for to keep growing in gratitude all year.

As we get ready for Thanksgiving, are you thinking about some of the things you’re grateful for? I recently shared 5 tips to help you keep growing in gratitude throughout the year. Now I’m focusing on things we can give thanks for and how to keep up the gratitude habit way past Thanksgiving. Before you read on, I think that […]

Filed Under: Gratitude, Intentional Living Tagged With: change, give thanks, gratitude, new beginnings, New Year, personal development, thanksgiving

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