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3 Ways to Celebrate Women Any Day of the Year

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Here are three ways to celebrate women without apology. Based on biblical truth that will foster Christian community, International Women's Day or any day.

As a Christian woman, I am keenly aware that my personal views, the truths recorded in the Bible and the mainstream views of our modern-day society, are often at odds. This is especially true when it comes to the topic of women versus men and whether or not to celebrate women. The question in my mind is, […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: biblical truth, celebrate life, friendship, International Women's Day, successful women, women

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

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

One Lie You Should Never Have to Pay For

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

It's so easy to look at successful women and wonder how they do it all. We think that having it all is the key to success but that's a lie. Here's why.

We try. We do. We do some more. Then we wonder why it isn’t enough. It’s a hoax, you see. We’ve bought into the lie. And still we can’t understand why it’s not working out for us. The ‘it’ I’m talking about is the myth of having it all. It seems to be the goal […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living, Walking with God Tagged With: godly wisdom, having it all, successful women

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