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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

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

The ‘How To’ of Relationship Connections

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

How do we connect with others beyond fleeting encounters? These 3 tips from the Sparkle Circle will help you build relationship connections on a deeper level.

I ate up every word as we sat across from each other. She already had her breakfast and was just waiting for her daughter to pick her up. But she chose to sit with me in the meantime. She must’ve noticed my wide-eyed wonder as I hung on her every word.  And I think she was […]

Filed Under: #SparkleCircle, Relationships Tagged With: encouragement for women, friendship, heart connections, relationships, sparkle circle, women

In Pursuit of the Dream You Never Knew You Had

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Is it possible to pursue the dream you never knew you had? And do it all with passion and purpose? Three women of the Bible show us how. So if your life has been turned upside down, take heart. You just might be on the verge of an unexpected dream. SunSparkleShine.com and FlourishingToday.com

Is it possible to pursue the dream you never knew you had? And do it all with passion and purpose? As I ponder that question, I consider these women. She was too young and inexperienced to know what was happening. But He knew. She thought she was there just for her good looks. But He […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: change, dreams, encouragement for women, following your dreams, guest post, passion, purpose, women, women of the Bible

How to Choose The Best Path to your Best Life

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

While having many choices is a good thing, having too many can leave us feeling stuck. Deuteronomy tells us how to choose the best path to our best life.

The questions came one after the other and I answered them as best as I could. Luckily, the first few were quite easy. “Can you please tell me your name?” That was an easy one. I spelled it slowly for her, waiting to make sure she got it right. “And how old are you?” I stumbled […]

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: dreams, goals, purpose, shining for Christ, women

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