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3 Spiritual Retreats that will Rekindle Your Spark

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

What better way to reconnect with God than these three spiritual retreats? SunSparkleShine.com

When you need to rekindle your spark, what better way to reconnect with God than through spiritual retreats? After a long, fun, exciting but somewhat draining summer, I’m definitely in need of some sparkle for my soul. The last thing I want is to feel depleted heading into Thanksgiving and Christmas. That’s why taking some […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: guest post, personal retreat, renew, Renew Retreat, rest, Sabbath, spiritual retreats

How to Make Sticky Goals (and forget about New Year’s Resolutions)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Tired of making New Year's resolutions that don't last? Here's how to choose One Word and make it stick to create lasting change throughout the year.

If you’ve been visiting a while, you know that I’m done with New Year’s resolutions but I love setting goals. A conundrum, you think? Not necessarily. I’ve found a much more effective way to approach my New Year that I believe will work for you too.

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living, Personal Development Tagged With: goals, New Year, one word, one word 365, personal retreat, resolutions

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