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Encouragement for When You’ve Run Out of Steam

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

What do you do when you’ve run out of steam? When life doesn’t go as planned? Here’s some encouragement to choose what’s best to keep going.

Filed Under: Christian Living, Intentional Living Tagged With: devotions, goals, run out of steam, worship

How to Remember the Cross and Live as if it Matters

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Remember the Cross devotional - based on the classic hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross. bit.ly/rememberthecross

With symbols of the cross everywhere you turn you would think it would be easy to remember the cross and its power in your life. It turns out though, that the message of the cross is more than just a symbol. Just like there’s more to Easter than the Easter bunny. For the cross to […]

Filed Under: Back to the Basics, Devotions, Faith Tagged With: back to the basics, crucifixion, devotions, Easter, hope, songs, the Cross, worship

Finding Hope and Sunshine in the Shadowed Places

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

When life feels burdensome where do you turn for hope? The words of a favourite worship song remind me where my hope comes from. And now I share this hope with you. Maybe you'll even find a bit of sunshine too! This is real hope for the hurting.

“Oh I need your love” That’s the title of a beautiful worship song we sang in church this past Sunday. As I lifted my voice, I also lifted my eyes to the ceiling above. My heart filled up as the words rose through me. Oh, how I really do need your love, God. Do you feel […]

Filed Under: Faith, Walking with God Tagged With: guest post, hope, hope for the hurting, songs, sunshine, worship

How to Not Fall for Facebook Frenzy

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Is Facebook taking up lots of your time? Don't get sucked in. These practical tips and Bible verses can help you put the Good Book above Facebook, any day.

Have you ever had to come to terms with an uncomfortable truth? I remember in my early college days there was a guy I liked and who I liked me. AND another girl. Somehow I was in denial, though. I fooled myself into believing that it was just a little sneaky suspicion and decided not […]

Filed Under: Intentional Living Tagged With: change, devotions, Facebook, first things first, quiet time, self improvement, temptation, worship

5 Powerful Reasons to Worship (when you want to sleep in)

by Marva | Sun Sparkle Shine

Ever felt like sleeping in instead of having your devotional time with the Lord? Here are 5 powerful reasons to get up and worship God based on scripture.

It’s dark outside as I creep gingerly from my bed. Trying not to wake my husband, I gently close the bedroom door and stumble my way to the office. It’s 5:10 a.m. This is my time. I crave this time to be alone with the Lord. With a busy family, multiple responsibilities, and an ever […]

Filed Under: Devotions, Faith Tagged With: christian living, determination, quiet time, worship

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