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Thanksgiving in Simpler Times

Thanksgiving in Simpler Times

November 16, 2021November 13, 2021

As I watched my kids’ eyes glaze over from too many video games one Thanksgiving years…

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Life on a Higher Plane

Life on a Higher Plane

August 17, 2021July 10, 2021

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

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15 Dreamy U.S. Venues to Inspire Your Winter Wedding

15 Dreamy U.S. Venues to Inspire Your Winter Wedding

March 3, 2020February 29, 2020

*Thanks to Siege Media for their help writing and creating this post. Mother of the Bride,…

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Making Our Lives Count: Laura Bush’s Words Still True Today

Making Our Lives Count: Laura Bush’s Words Still True Today

September 11, 2018September 8, 2018

Several years ago when the tenth anniversary of 9/11 drew near, we heard, saw, and read…

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Summer Photo Fun: Sisters Trip!

Summer Photo Fun: Sisters Trip!

August 1, 2016August 1, 2016

Summer Photo Fun this year absolutely has to include a few shots of my sisters and…

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Summer Photo Fun: Name This Location!

Summer Photo Fun: Name This Location!

July 25, 2016July 25, 2016

Are you ready, friends, for some more Summer Photo Fun? Each year during July and early…

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Groom’s Cake Idea for the Military Man

Groom’s Cake Idea for the Military Man

April 14, 2016January 13, 2018

by Cheryl Barker  CherylBarkerWriter Mother of the Bride, has your future son-in-law given you and the bride…

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Summer Photo Fun: The Mighty Mississippi at Memphis

Summer Photo Fun: The Mighty Mississippi at Memphis

August 10, 2015August 7, 2015

Summer Photo Fun wouldn’t be complete without a few vacation photos, would it? To be honest,…

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Midweek Morsel: Old Glory Still Flies

Midweek Morsel: Old Glory Still Flies

July 2, 2015June 27, 2015

As we head into this Fourth of July holiday weekend, aren’t you glad that Old Glory…

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Summer Photo Fun: Name This Location!

Summer Photo Fun: Name This Location!

July 10, 2014July 10, 2014

We kicked off Summer Photo Fun 2014 earlier this week with a “Caption This” post so…

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Midweek Morsel: To Those Paying for Our Freedom

Midweek Morsel: To Those Paying for Our Freedom

July 3, 2014July 2, 2014

Sometimes we take our freedom for granted here in America. Most of us have been born…

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Midweek Morsel: When God’s Laws Are Being Broken

February 20, 2014

“It is time for you to act, O LORD; your law is being broken.” Psalm 119:126…

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Midweek Morsel: When God’s Laws Are Being Broken

Midweek Morsel: When God’s Laws Are Being Broken

February 20, 2014February 15, 2014

“It is time for you to act, O LORD; your law is being broken.” Psalm 119:126…

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Shattering “Never Haves”

Shattering “Never Haves”

August 19, 2013August 19, 2013

Hiking a portion of the Appalachian Trail for the first time in my life. If you’re…

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Summer Photo Fun: Enjoying History in Tennessee

Summer Photo Fun: Enjoying History in Tennessee

August 5, 2013August 5, 2013

As we enjoy Summer Photo Fun here on the blog, I’d love for you to enjoy…

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Midweek Morsel: Grateful For Our Nation

Midweek Morsel: Grateful For Our Nation

July 4, 2013July 4, 2013

Celebrations of all sorts mark the Fourth of July each year—as they should. We as individual…

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Summer Photo Fun: Photographer Elece Hollis

August 15, 2012May 19, 2013

You’re in luck. I have one more special guest to introduce you to before Summer Photo…

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So Much to See, So Little Time!

April 15, 2012May 19, 2013

Anyone else longing to travel? The older I get the more I realize how far behind…

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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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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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