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Successful Prayers — How to Get Prayer Right

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

In our performance-driven culture many make it their goal to have successful prayers. Yet instead of seeking to get prayer right, Jesus simply went about the business of praying.

In our performance-driven culture it’s not far-fetched to make it our goal to have successful prayers. But is there a way to get it right? This business of praying? For today’s Shining Like Stars Series, I have the honor of welcoming Michele Morin, a fellow writer whom I admire greatly. Michele shares openly about her […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: guest post, prayer

3 Verses that Will Transform Your Prayer Life

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

If there's one area most women long to change in their walk with God it's their prayer life. Rather than just wish for it to change, we can do something about it today.

If there’s one area most women long to change in their walk with God it’s their prayer life. I don’t know if the distracted age we live in or feeling like we’re getting it wrong but having a powerful prayer life is something many of us hope for. Rather than just wish for our prayer […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: bible, encouragement for women, guest post, prayer

When You Wish You Had Someone To Talk To

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When you wish you had someone to talk to, where do you turn? Hope | Encouragement | Christian Women | Friendship | Community | SunSparkleShine.com

Where do you turn when you need someone to talk to? Today, it’s my sister Carlie’s turn to host the Sparkle Circle and she’s digging deep into this question. There are times when you really need someone to talk to. Someone safe. Someone who wouldn’t judge you. Someone who is really great at listening. It doesn’t matter if you can see […]

Filed Under: #SparkleCircle, Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: encouragement for women, friendship, grace, prayer, sparkle circle

The Very Best Way to Support Moms

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

The Very Best Way to Support Moms is easier than you think. God is already walking right beside her and He wants you to partner with Him! Your job is done!

Don’t you just wish motherhood came with an instruction manual? New appliances come with manuals. So do new cars, remote controls and other gadgets. Even the simplest apps provide a quick tutorial when you first download it. Wouldn’t it be nice to have an instruction manual for moms too? I bet it’d be a big […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: guest post, moms, motherhood, parenting, parenting advice, peace, prayer, support

Colorful Prayers and the Spark of Friendship

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Is there a connection between friendship and prayer? Be amazed by how our colorful prayers can spark some pretty amazing friendships when we need them most. From the Sparkle Circle - a community of women shining for Christ - SunSparkleShine.com

Is there a connection between friendship and prayer? Today, my sister Carlie shares how our colorful prayers can spark some pretty amazing friendships when we need them most. Please join me in welcoming her as we kick off the Sparkle Circle! Act I He was only four years old but already he craved a companion. And […]

Filed Under: #SparkleCircle, Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: fellowship, friends, friendship, prayer, relationships, sparkle circle

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