• Red paper heart ripped in two represents feeling unloved

    5 Biblical Truths to Remember When You Feel Unloved

    Feeling unloved is a difficult and painful part of the human experience. Most of us will struggle with feelings of rejection, abandonment, and loneliness at least once in our lives. Despite this, we can take heart in the biblical truth that…

  • Image of heart next to an open Bible illustrates receiving God’s love

    How Can I Receive God’s Love? 3 Tips for Embracing God’s Unconditional Love for Us

    We know God loves us in our minds, but have we actually accepted and received His love in our hearts? God revealed His love for us through His word, Jesus’s sacrifice on the cross, and His presence in our daily lives.

  • Image of Bible laying open and heart trinket sitting in the center illustrate God’s love through the Bible

    21 Scripture Verses about God’s Love

    Scripture verses in both the Old and New Testament reveal God’s love for His people—His love for you and me. If you need a few scripture verses about God’s love for your personal quiet time, please take a look at the…

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    Celebrate God’s Love: 20 Psalms about God’s Love

    Looking to celebrate God’s love? If you need scriptures that praise the love of God, there’s no better book of the Bible than the book of Psalms! You’ll find many scriptures that honor God’s unconditional and steadfast love, goodness, and faithfulness.…

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    How Do You Know God Loves You? 3 Powerful Truths to Remember

    Have you ever wondered if God loves you? The answer is yes! God loves you more than you could ever imagine. How do I know? I know that God loves you because Jesus died on the cross for you, He said…

  • Image of Bible with flowers and a handwritten note that says “hope” illustrates Bible verses about new beginning

    Encouragement for a Fresh Start: 20 Bible Verses about New Beginnings

    The Bible is filled with verses about new beginnings. This is because we serve a God who is able to bring restoration, renewal, and hope to any situation. If you’re in need of a fresh start and could use some inspiration,…

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    7 Articles to Grow Your Faith in 2025 

    It’s 2025 and there’s no better way to start the new year than with God. In this blogpost, I’ll provide Shining Ever Brighter’s top seven blogpost to help you grow in your faith, boldly pursue God, and get the wisdom you…

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    Roadblocks to Finding Contentment

    Contentment is a tricky word for Christians. We know that we’re called to be content but finding contentment isn’t always easy, especially when things aren’t perfect in our lives. In fact, through my faith walk, I’ve found that there are two…

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    20 Bible Verses about Gratitude, Praise, and Thankfulness

    Are you looking for Bible verses about Gratitude and Thankfulness? Here’s a list of verses that I’ve compiled below. For a deeper study on praising God and having gratitude, I’d recommend reading through the Psalms. In the meantime, enjoy the Bible…

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    Live Everyday with a Grateful Heart

    Living with a grateful heart is essential to the Christian life. Everyday we receive God’s grace, blessings, and the opportunity to show our love and appreciation to our Heavenly Father. By starting our day with praise, learning to be optimistic, remembering…