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When You Need a Reminder of God’s Amazing Love

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When we need to be reminded of God's amazing love, what better place than the Bible where we find verse after verse declaring God's love for His children.

God’s amazing love, never ceases to…well, amaze me! But I have to admit, there are times I need to be reminded. And today, as I celebrate my sister, Carlie’s birthday and the final post in the Shining Like Stars series, I wanted to share some inspiration to help us shine for Christ. What started out […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: bible study, easy Bible verses, God's love, shining like stars

How To Find Peace When Your World Is Rocked

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When life's turned upside down you might be wondering how to find peace. Let's look at lessons from Jesus' mother who claimed God's peace in troubled times.

How to find peace when your world is rocked. That’s the topic of today’s Shining Like Stars guest post by Marilyn Nutter. Don’t we need that, friend? Don’t we need to find how to restore our peace? If you’ve ever lost hope, felt discouraged, had your peace stolen, whatever it might be, this encouragement is […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: God's peace, guest post, hope, hope for the hurting, peace, shining like stars

How to Embrace the Gift of Small Beginnings

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Small beginnings are often snubbed but what if shining for God was more like a tiny drop in an ocean? There is an amazing rippling beauty in just one tiny drop.

Are you a fan of small beginnings? Do you relish those first, maybe awkward steps when trying something new? Maybe you love dreaming about what God could do with your single step of faith. Well, today we’re talking about small beginnings in the context of shining for God. I am so pleased to introduce my […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: guest post, shining for Christ, shining like stars

How to Shine Bright Without the Bling

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Being a good person brings admiration and honor but are we so focused on the good -- the bling -- that we forget to shine bright for God?

Shine bright, sister! But what does that even mean? As we continue the Shining Like Stars Series, I have with me Latasha Strachan who’s going to enlighten us about how to shine bright without the bling. It’s not just you. I’m all ears too! Latasha is my Caribbean sister and founder of the Caribbean Women […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: guest post, shining for Christ, shining like stars

How are You Using Your Gift from God?

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Each of us has been given a gift from God -- sometimes we call them talents, sometimes spiritual gifts. But how are you using yours?

Each of us has been given a gift from God — sometimes we call them talents, sometimes spiritual gifts. But how my friend, are you using yours? Our newest Shining Like Stars Series post asks this same question. Today, Sue Moore Donaldson shines the spotlight on our God-given gifts. I read it and felt inspired […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: guest post, shining like stars, spiritual gifts

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