Skip to content
Facebook Pinterest Instagram Linkedin
Cheryl Barker
  • About
  • Books & Cards
  • Inspirational Blog
  • Mother of the Bride Blog
  • Contact
Cheryl Barker

challenge

“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…

Read More “Love” Acrostic: 2020 Theme Word RefresherContinue

Guest Blogger Elece Hollis: Mother of the Bride Blues

Guest Blogger Elece Hollis: Mother of the Bride Blues

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020

When my daughter Rachel announced she was planning her wedding for August, I knew immediately that…

Read More Guest Blogger Elece Hollis: Mother of the Bride BluesContinue

Love Anyway

Love Anyway

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

You may remember that my theme word for 2020 is love. I’m so grateful that God…

Read More Love AnywayContinue

Mother of the Bride Pep Talk: Encouragement for You

Mother of the Bride Pep Talk: Encouragement for You

May 5, 2020May 2, 2020

All mothers of the bride need some encouragement from time to time—and never more so than…

Read More Mother of the Bride Pep Talk: Encouragement for YouContinue

Growing in a Hard Place

Growing in a Hard Place

April 7, 2020April 4, 2020

Last summer while on vacation with my husband, I witnessed one little flower after another growing…

Read More Growing in a Hard PlaceContinue

Marching Orders to Strengthen You

Marching Orders to Strengthen You

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020

“March on, my soul; be strong!” Judges 5:21 NIV I saw this verse years ago in…

Read More Marching Orders to Strengthen YouContinue

Spirit and Soul Refreshment for Mothers of the Bride

Spirit and Soul Refreshment for Mothers of the Bride

March 17, 2020April 4, 2020

In light of our current national emergency regarding COVID-19, some of you Mothers of the Bride…

Read More Spirit and Soul Refreshment for Mothers of the BrideContinue

Savings Tip for Wedding Expenses: Make It Yourselves!

Savings Tip for Wedding Expenses: Make It Yourselves!

January 21, 2020January 13, 2020

Mother of the Bride, as you look for ways to save on the multitude of wedding…

Read More Savings Tip for Wedding Expenses: Make It Yourselves!Continue

Theme Word 2020: Love

Theme Word 2020: Love

January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

Wow, 2020 is here—and that can mean a lot of things, but one thing each new…

Read More Theme Word 2020: LoveContinue

“Depend” Acrostic: 2019 Theme Word Refresher

“Depend” Acrostic: 2019 Theme Word Refresher

September 3, 2019August 31, 2019

Last year I wrote an acrostic as a refresher and enjoyed the exercise so much I…

Read More “Depend” Acrostic: 2019 Theme Word RefresherContinue

7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Living a Life of Perseverance

7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Living a Life of Perseverance

August 6, 2019August 3, 2019

My year-long blog series of sentence prayers inviting God’s power comes to an end today with…

Read More 7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Living a Life of PerseveranceContinue

7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Spiritual Battles

7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Spiritual Battles

July 2, 2019July 27, 2019

*Fyi, I’ll be taking a blogging break the rest of the month. See you back here…

Read More 7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Spiritual BattlesContinue

Anyone Snowed Under?

Anyone Snowed Under?

February 19, 2019February 16, 2019

Any of you ever find yourselves snowed under? This was the sight that greeted me several years…

Read More Anyone Snowed Under?Continue

Time-Saving Wedding Planning Tip: Insider Info from Vendors

Time-Saving Wedding Planning Tip: Insider Info from Vendors

February 19, 2019February 16, 2019

Mother of the Bride, selecting vendors for the various aspects of a wedding is a huge…

Read More Time-Saving Wedding Planning Tip: Insider Info from VendorsContinue

Theme Word 2019: Depend

Theme Word 2019: Depend

January 8, 2019August 6, 2019

*FYI, I won’t be posting next week but will see you back here on Jan. 22….

Read More Theme Word 2019: DependContinue

7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Parenting and Grandparenting

7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Parenting and Grandparenting

October 2, 2018October 1, 2018

If you’re looking for help in your parenting or grandparenting role, you’ve come to the right…

Read More 7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Parenting and GrandparentingContinue

Walk Worthy of the Lord—Whatever Happens

Walk Worthy of the Lord—Whatever Happens

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018

“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Philippians 1:27 NIV…

Read More Walk Worthy of the Lord—Whatever HappensContinue

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…

Read More Making Our Lives Count: Laura Bush’s Words Still True TodayContinue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 2 3 4 5 … 7 Next PageNext

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!

Read More

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!

Learn More

Pre-order now at:

Lifeway.com
Baker Book House
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Mother of the Bride Book

Mother of the Bride: Refreshment and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride
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.

LEARN MORE

Buy From Cheryl
Buy on Amazon
Buy on Barnes & Noble

Favorite Posts

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

Posts Archives

  • About
  • Books & Cards
  • Inspirational Blog
  • Mother of the Bride Blog
  • Contact
Facebook Pinterest Instagram Linkedin

© 2025 Cheryl Barker  ·   Refreshing Spirits, Nourishing Souls   |   Site by Harco Creative

Scroll to top
  • About
  • Books & Cards
  • Inspirational Blog
  • Mother of the Bride Blog
  • Contact
Search