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When You’re in the Heat of a Spiritual Battle

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When you're in the heat of a spiritual battle, know that God has given us everything we need to stand firm against our enemy.

Do you know what it’s like to struggle through the heat of a spiritual battle? Often, we sense we’re in a spiritual battle during a series of adverse events. We may recognize warfare as soon as the first one fires off. Sometimes, though, we may not recognize enemy attack until we are almost undone. When […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: christian encouragement, encouragement for women, guest post, spiritual battle, trials

When God Provides in the Good and the Bad

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

God provides in the good and the bad. His loving kindness never fails us even when we don't see it. How has He provided for you today?

Very few of us doubt that God provides when things are going well in our lives. But what about when we walk through dark times? Are we equally convinced of God’s provision then? Lately, it seems I’ve become familiar with trials of all kinds. Over the past two years I’ve: watched my father’s health decline […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Faith Tagged With: god is good, God provides, God's goodness, hope, overcoming, trials

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