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Thank You Note Idea: A Wedding Photo!

Thank You Note Idea: A Wedding Photo!

December 12, 2013November 30, 2013

Mother of the Bride, here’s a way for your darling daughter and son-in-law-to-be to send thank…

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Midweek Morsel: A Look at Our Amazing God

Midweek Morsel: A Look at Our Amazing God

November 7, 2013November 2, 2013

Here is a midweek morsel straight from the Word of God. As you read these verses,…

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Attention to Detail – What a Difference It Makes

Attention to Detail – What a Difference It Makes

November 4, 2013November 2, 2013

We’ve all heard the phrase it’s in the details. Over the past few years, I’ve seen…

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Bridal Shower Idea: A Cooking Class!

Bridal Shower Idea: A Cooking Class!

October 3, 2013October 14, 2017

Mother of the Bride, how about hostessing a bridal shower where everyone can learn a little…

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Prediction: A Special Memento for the Couple

Prediction: A Special Memento for the Couple

August 19, 2013August 19, 2013

I have a prediction to make. After all you spend on your girl and her wedding,…

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Summer Photo Fun: The Sky

Summer Photo Fun: The Sky

July 25, 2013July 25, 2013

Continuing with a nature theme this week in Summer Photo Fun, let’s look up and enjoy…

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Parting Thoughts from the Mother of the Bride

Parting Thoughts from the Mother of the Bride

June 24, 2013June 24, 2013

*Mothers of the Bride, I wrote this piece originally for a general audience and used it…

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Midweek Morsel: The Generosity Boomerang

March 13, 2013January 27, 2016

“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25 My…

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Blown Away by Talent

January 13, 2013January 12, 2014

Do other people’s talents sometimes blow you away? I’m amazed at those with artsy/craftsy talents. Yep,…

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Free Flying Leaves, Free Flying People

October 21, 2012May 19, 2013

I love to watch the autumn leaves—and not just for their colors. I love to watch…

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Exalting God

May 2, 2012May 19, 2013

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I…

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Life on a Higher Plane

January 25, 2012May 19, 2013

Living in small-town Mid-America, we don’t usually have to worry about air traffic control. Shoot, we…

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Warm Welcome

Warm Welcome

March 30, 2011March 24, 2015

How many times have you experienced the blessing of a truly warm welcome? Don and I…

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Handle With Care

March 27, 2011May 19, 2013

So what do empty-nesters do on spring break? Go see their kids, of course! :) The…

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Parting Thoughts from the MOB

September 8, 2010May 20, 2013

Just for fun — and before my days as a mother of the bride are too…

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Emergency Run

Emergency Run

April 21, 2010September 8, 2014

I should have known better. I should never have bragged to my sisters in my Sunday…

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Dream Sharing

January 3, 2010August 26, 2014

With the arrival of the New Year, have you allowed yourself a few minutes yet to…

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Love Gives

November 11, 2009May 20, 2013

Every now and then, when things are super busy for me for one reason or another,…

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Cheryl Barker

Faith. Family. Friends. Serving God. All these things are important to me. Being a writer is one of the ways I live out my faith and serve the One who first loved me. My prayer is that you will be refreshed and encouraged on life’s journey!

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Christmas for the heart

Let this book help you reclaim the beauty and wonder of the season, lead you to rejoice in the greatest gift ever given to the world, and inspire you to give the King of Kings the worship he's due. It makes a perfect gift too!

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This book is the perfect gift and resource to refresh and encourage mothers of the bride and offer them wisdom and practical help as well.

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Verbs of the Proverbs 31 Woman Prisoner of Hope While Waiting Quieting Your Heart Tender Mercies 7 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self Learning About Grief What We Can Do When Grief Is Compounded Who Does God Want? Living to Tell About It A Spring Poem: Morning Symphony Enduring Secret Pain Love That Propels Prayer Transforms—Prayer Changes Me Winter's Beauty

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