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Comfort and Encouragement for You This Christmas

Comfort and Encouragement for You This Christmas

December 6, 2022December 5, 2022

*I am taking a blogging break the rest of the month. God bless you and yours…

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We’re Not Too Little to Lead in God’s Eyes

We’re Not Too Little to Lead in God’s Eyes

November 1, 2022October 31, 2022

“There is the little tribe of Benjamin, leading them . . .” Psalm 68:27 NIV I…

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Do It On the Basis of Love

Do It On the Basis of Love

September 6, 2022August 27, 2022

“. . . I prefer to appeal to you on the basis of love.” Philemon 9…

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Guard and Gift Acrostics: 2022 Theme Words Refresher

Guard and Gift Acrostics: 2022 Theme Words Refresher

July 5, 2022July 28, 2022

**I will be taking a blogging break the rest of this month. See you back here…

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Paying Attention to Warning Signs

Paying Attention to Warning Signs

May 17, 2022May 14, 2022

Several years ago my hair dryer made me nervous each time I used it. I stood in…

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A Tactic of the Enemy: An Opportune Time

A Tactic of the Enemy: An Opportune Time

March 15, 2022March 7, 2022

“When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.” Luke…

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Worthy of Our Pursuit

Worthy of Our Pursuit

January 18, 2022January 15, 2022

“. . . pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11 NIV When…

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2022 Theme Words: Guard and Gift

2022 Theme Words: Guard and Gift

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022

Yes, you read that title right—I’ve selected two theme words for 2022! Two theme words is…

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A Whisper from God: Love Anyway

A Whisper from God: Love Anyway

October 5, 2021September 11, 2021

Every now and then I share some of my poetry with you, and the theme of…

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Serve Acrostic: Midyear Theme Word Refresher

Serve Acrostic: Midyear Theme Word Refresher

June 15, 2021June 12, 2021

Nearly half the year is gone so it’s time to give more thought to my 2021…

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Mother of the Bride, Pay the Blessing Forward

Mother of the Bride, Pay the Blessing Forward

April 6, 2021April 5, 2021

Mother of the Bride, has someone provided some sort of help to you during your wedding…

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Choosing to Still Be a Student

Choosing to Still Be a Student

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021

After sixty-plus years of speaking the English language (I’ll leave the plus part to your imagination),…

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Radical Faith Prepares for Answered Prayer

Radical Faith Prepares for Answered Prayer

March 2, 2021March 1, 2021

“And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored…

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Let Your Life Provide a Well-Paved Path for Others

Let Your Life Provide a Well-Paved Path for Others

February 16, 2021February 15, 2021

Pain. Grief. Weakness. Limitations. None of us welcome these unwanted visitors—especially when they take up long-term residence…

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Theme Word 2021: Serve

Theme Word 2021: Serve

January 19, 2021January 18, 2021

Yes, Virginia, I still select an annual theme word. I know I’m a little late posting…

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The Constant of Christmas Plus A Blogging Break

The Constant of Christmas Plus A Blogging Break

December 1, 2020November 14, 2020

The holiday season can be a difficult time for many. Heartaches hurt more, burdens feel heavier,…

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Change Your Outlook: Focus on Pros Instead of Cons

Change Your Outlook: Focus on Pros Instead of Cons

September 1, 2020August 29, 2020

Have you noticed how almost every situation or circumstance in life contains both pros and cons? Sometimes…

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“Love” Acrostic: 2020 Theme Word Refresher

“Love” Acrostic: 2020 Theme Word Refresher

August 4, 2020July 23, 2020

Over half the year is gone so it’s past time to give more thought to my…

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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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