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Growing in Gratitude throughout the Year – November New Year Part 1

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

How are you doing in the gratitude department? We have good intentions but sometimes forget to be grateful, especially for the little things. As the year wears on, we lose sight of some of the lofty goals we set and get discouraged. Use these 5 tips to keep growing in gratitude throughout the year & successfully meet your goals.

I promise, this is not a trick question so here goes. How many of your New Year’s resolution have you kept? I just looked at my Daily Gifts Journal (aff) and was amazed (or maybe dismayed) by the amount of white space. I’m supposed to record an entry each day during the year to record my ‘daily gifts’. […]

Filed Under: Gratitude, Personal Development Tagged With: change, give thanks, gratitude, new beginnings, New Year, personal development, resolutions, setting goals, thanksgiving

3 Masks and the Lies they Offer

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are masks just for Halloween? Fear uses these 3 masks to keep us from finding our true identity. When we learn to take them off we can truly shine for God!

He hid behind the tree and waited for just the right moment. Peeking around the side, he caught a glimpse of her getting out of the car and reaching for the groceries from the back seat. The night was still and the cool fall breeze chilled the air.  She pulled her sweater a little closer, […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Faith Tagged With: bible study, God's purpose, lies, mask, personal development, self-confidence, self-deception, self-reliance, true identity

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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