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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

How to Spot the Real Deal from the Counterfeit Life

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

How can you pursue a successful life? Start by doing these two things and spot the difference between godly pursuits and selfish desires. Bible verses help women define success and what it means to have it all.

Ask five women what success means to them and you’ll probably get seven different answers. After all, we women reserve the right to change our minds, right? 🙂 I bet though, that they’ll have this one thing in common — the belief that women can have a successful life by being and doing anything they want. […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: ambition, following your dreams, having it all, seeking God, self improvement, success, successful women, wisdom

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

4 Quick and Easy Tips to Lift Your Spirits Now!

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Feeling discouraged? Follow 4 simple tips to lift your spirits, find encouragement and get your sparkle back. Plus download free PRAY scripture cards.

Ever had one of those days when you’re down in the dumps and just can’t shake it? Maybe it seems that everything you do isn’t good enough. Your significance tank has been running on empty and all of a sudden no one seems to think you’re important anymore. Perhaps you’ve been looking forward to spending […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Intentional Living, Walking with God Tagged With: P.R.A.Y., positive attitude, prayer, prayer cards, scripture cards, self improvement

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