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Broken with Grace and Growing in Christ

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

The goal for any Christian is to be growing in Christ, but very few look look forward to being broken. Yet somehow the two seem to go hand in hand.

The goal for any Christian is to be growing in Christ, but very few look look forward to being broken. Yet somehow the two seem to go hand in hand. For today’s Shining Like Stars series, I’m welcoming April Nelson from Healing In Heart to share her experience from being broken with grace, even as […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: brokenness, faith, guest post, shining like stars

How to Brighten Your World with the Power of Words

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Where would we be without words? We know from experience that the power of words can make a difference. Careless words can wound. But carefully chosen words can brighten our world!

We know from experience that the power of words can make a difference. Careless words can wound. But carefully chosen words can brighten our world! Today, I have the honor of welcoming my long-time blogging friend, Dianne Thornton to speak words of life to us. Dianne knows a thing or two about the power of […]

Filed Under: Relationships, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: guest post, relationships, shine your light, shining for Christ, shining like stars, words

Lessons on Hope and Redemption from Anna the Prophetess

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Of all the colorful Biblical characters it's easy to overlook Anna the Prophetess. Maybe you've been overlooked too but here you can find hope in her story.

Of all the colorful characters in the Bible it might be easy to overlook Anna the Prophetess. Sure, there’re some famous women in the Word, but Anna? Some have never even heard of her. Maybe like Anna, you can relate to being overlooked. My prayer is that you will find hope in these words penned […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: encouragement for women, guest post, shining like stars, women, women of the Bible

How to Shine Like a Star – Real Hope for Real Women

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Long before Rihanna’s hit song, women all over the world were being encouraged to shine like a star. Tucked right inside the pages of the Bible, you’ll find verse after verse encouraging you to shine like the star that you are.

Long before Rihanna’s hit song, Diamonds, women all over the world were being encouraged to shine like a star. No, I’m not talking about those dazzling ‘shine like a star’ t-shirts or sparkly wall decals – though I think those are super cute. The inspiration to shine like a star started long, long ago.  Not […]

Filed Under: Faith, Shining Like Stars Tagged With: christian encouragement, christian living, encouragement for women, intentional living, shining like stars

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