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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

Lessons from an Eight-Year Old on Being a Woman

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever had your views about parenting girls turned upside down? In this I am Woman post read what my 8-year old daughter taught me about being a woman.

“Whew”, I thought. “Now this one will be easy”. That was my reaction when I first found out we were having a girl — a little sister to our soon to be 2-year old boy. Somehow, I held in my mind the image of boys running wild, catching lizards (yikes!) and breaking everything in their […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living, Life Lessons Tagged With: bringing up girls, guest post, I Am Woman, parenting, self improvement, 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

How to Not Fall for Facebook Frenzy

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Is Facebook taking up lots of your time? Don't get sucked in. These practical tips and Bible verses can help you put the Good Book above Facebook, any day.

Have you ever had to come to terms with an uncomfortable truth? I remember in my early college days there was a guy I liked and who I liked me. AND another girl. Somehow I was in denial, though. I fooled myself into believing that it was just a little sneaky suspicion and decided not […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living Tagged With: change, devotions, Facebook, first things first, quiet time, self improvement, temptation, worship

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