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How to Choose The Best Path to your Best Life

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

While having many choices is a good thing, having too many can leave us feeling stuck. Deuteronomy tells us how to choose the best path to our best life.

The questions came one after the other and I answered them as best as I could. Luckily, the first few were quite easy. “Can you please tell me your name?” That was an easy one. I spelled it slowly for her, waiting to make sure she got it right. “And how old are you?” I stumbled […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: dreams, goals, purpose, shining for Christ, women

When You Want to Overcome the Friendship Crisis {Introducing the Sparkle Circle}

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

The friendship crisis plagues just about every modern woman but it’s clear that we need friends even more than ever. Three sisters join together to create The Sparkle Circle where you’re invited to lighten your load, share laughter and a happy tear or two. You’re welcome here!

If you’re a woman in the 21st century, chances are your friends are few. “Without friends, problems weigh more and pleasures yield less joy.” That’s a quote from a book I read several years ago called The Friendship Crisis (aff) by Marla Paul. It was given to me by my sister, who in her inscription thought […]

Filed Under: #SparkleCircle, Christian Living, Relationships Tagged With: friends, friendship, shining for Christ, sisters, sparkle circle, women

Powerful Purpose Thoughts to Ignite Life to the Full

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Where do you find inspiration to pursue purpose? Be inspired by women who are living lives full of purpose and meaning and are willing to show you how. They share their favourite quote on purpose, how to seek God’s will for your life, how to stay true to your purpose, making the one thing your main thing, and much more. Filled with Biblical wisdom and practical advice to inspire life to the full.

When it comes down to it, where do you turn to find the inspiration to pursue purpose? Because I’m sure that’s what we all want — lives that are full of purpose and meaning. Maybe you’ve noticed that I’m a very practical kind of person. So when I wanted some purpose inspiration, I went straight to […]

Filed Under: #LifePurposeFull, Intentional Living Tagged With: #LifePurposeFull, encouragement for women, goals, life to the full, one thing, purpose, seeking God, self development, self improvement, shining for Christ

How to Make Your One Thing, The Main Thing

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Have you found your life purpose but have a hard time living it out? These 3 Bible verses remind us to run with purpose and self-discipline to reach our goal. Life happens and we sometimes get off course but don’t let distractions cut in on you and cause you to lose the eternal prize.

I paused from making lunch to find a telephone number for the gas company. One swipe and the most recent app appears on my phone. It opens the memo pad where I started a grocery list a few minutes earlier.  This time I remember to add detergent plus the decaf coffee I keep forgetting to […]

Filed Under: #LifePurposeFull, Intentional Living Tagged With: #LifePurposeFull, goals, life to the full, one thing, purpose, seeking God, self development, self improvement, self-discipline, shining for Christ

When You Fear You’re Missing Out on Your Purpose

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Do you have a fear of missing out on God's purpose in your life? Allow these 3 scriptures to encourage your soul and remind you of God's promises. This is part of the #LifePurposeFull series about seeking and fulfilling God’s purpose in your life.

I listened intently, scribbling notes as quickly as I could. After all, this was a topic that was dear to my heart and I wanted to soak up all the little nuggets of wisdom from this expert. He’s written several bestselling books, coached thousands and mentored just as many. Thought to be the world’s leading […]

Filed Under: #LifePurposeFull, Intentional Living Tagged With: #LifePurposeFull, fear, fear of missing out, goals, life to the full, one thing, purpose, seeking God, self development, self improvement, shining for Christ

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