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How to Say Thanks When Words Don’t Cut It | Plus Free Email Series

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever wondered how to say thanks when words just aren't enough? Try as you might your words just come up short? Here's what I do -- you should try it. SunSparkleShine.com

Ever wondered how to say thanks when words just aren’t enough? You’ve tried expressing your gratitude but everything you say just comes up short. In my recent state of affairs I’ve often found myself overwhelmed by gratitude. Grateful to God, my friends, my daughter’s new principal, the little old lady at lunch, you name it. […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Gratitude, Intentional Living Tagged With: #wakeupgratitude, give thanks, gratitude, hope, inspiration, joy, thanksgiving

Thanks in all circumstances — are you sure God?

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Give thanks in all circumstances? Does God really mean we thank Him even for the bad? Even when we’re hurting and life is unfair? Even then God? Surely God has something else in mind. Or does he? Let's see what the Bible says. This is part of the #GratefulHeart series on SunSparkleShine.com and LoriSchumaker.com.

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Believe it or not, God’s goodness is not dependent on life’s circumstances. His goodness is constant, unchanging and predicable even (and especially) when life is not. I started learning this lesson a few weeks ago when I […]

Filed Under: #GratefulHeart, Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: #gratefulheart, all circumstances, gratitude, grief, hope, pain, thanks, thanksgiving

How to Unlock the Power of Gratitude

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

What if you were given the key to unlock the life-changing power of gratitude in your life? Is it possible? It took a light bulb moment for this to really click for me. Gratitude it turns out, is so much more than that fuzzy feeling you get when someone says 'thank you'. Gratitude is powerful enough to open doors!

What if you were given the key to unlock the life-changing power of gratitude in your life? Is it possible? Well, today is a special day. If you’ve been here for a while you know that I don’t usually post on Thursdays but today is an exception. Today is the day that my good friend, […]

Filed Under: #GratefulHeart, Christian Living Tagged With: #gratefulheart, giving thanks, gratitude, thanksgiving

Sparkle Moments – Your Weekend Inspiration: Open Your Eyes

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Sparkle Moments: Sharing little glimpses of sparkle and weekend inspiration. Reflect, remember how awesome God is and then enjoy a weekend that sparkles!

“This is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes.” ― Elizabeth I Tudor Every morning when the sun rises, I’m reminded of God’s faithfulness. Every morning, God does a new thing. Do you not see it? Do you not perceive it?

Filed Under: Inspiration, Sparkle Moments Tagged With: beauty all around, giving thanks, motivational quotes, nature, new beginnings, sparkle moments, thanksgiving

Growing in Gratitude throughout the Year – November New Year Part 2

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Are you focusing on giving thanks during Thanksgiving? This list will remind you of some things to give thanks for to keep growing in gratitude all year.

As we get ready for Thanksgiving, are you thinking about some of the things you’re grateful for? I recently shared 5 tips to help you keep growing in gratitude throughout the year. Now I’m focusing on things we can give thanks for and how to keep up the gratitude habit way past Thanksgiving. Before you read on, I think that […]

Filed Under: Gratitude, Intentional Living Tagged With: change, give thanks, gratitude, new beginnings, New Year, personal development, thanksgiving

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