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Bringing Sunshine to Others

Bringing Sunshine to Others

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

“But may all who love [God] be like the sun when it rises in its strength.”…

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The Power of An Encouraging Word

The Power of An Encouraging Word

October 1, 2024September 23, 2024

We all go through them. Periods of discouragement. A day, a week , a month when we…

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Let’s Cause Others to Rejoice

Let’s Cause Others to Rejoice

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

“May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope…

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A Touch of Christmas for Easter

A Touch of Christmas for Easter

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

Easter is fast approaching—the time to celebrate our risen Lord and our hope of heaven in…

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Chair or Pew Wedding Décor: Sunflowers!

Chair or Pew Wedding Décor: Sunflowers!

June 7, 2022June 4, 2022

Mother of the Bride, still trying to decide on pew or chair décor for summer or…

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Shot of Joy: Always Needed and Welcomed

Shot of Joy: Always Needed and Welcomed

February 15, 2022February 14, 2022

Could any of you use a shot of joy? A fresh infusion of lighthearted spirits and…

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Ring Out, Ring On!

Ring Out, Ring On!

November 2, 2021October 30, 2021

“The Lord’s message rang out from you . . .” 1 Thessalonians 1:8 NIV If you’ve…

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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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Guest RJ Thesman: The Invisible Women of Genesis Excerpt

Guest RJ Thesman: The Invisible Women of Genesis Excerpt

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

We have only her name, but we know she was a daughter of Ishmael. Esau married…

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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…

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Portal of Hope: Beauty and Blessing Await

Portal of Hope: Beauty and Blessing Await

February 18, 2020February 15, 2020

It’s not too uncommon to see rays of light shining from behind a dark cloud on…

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Help Others Find Strength in God

Help Others Find Strength in God

October 16, 2018October 13, 2018

“Jonathan went to David . . . and helped him find strength in God.” 1 Samuel 23:16…

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Behind the Clouds the Sun Still Shines

Behind the Clouds the Sun Still Shines

August 14, 2018August 23, 2018

One day when I stepped out my back door to enjoy an early morning drink of…

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The Season of Rejoicing Is Here!

The Season of Rejoicing Is Here!

November 28, 2017November 27, 2017

Anyone else ready to kick off Christmas—the season of rejoicing—in song? If so, you’ve come to…

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Wedding Day Photo: A Toast for the Groom and His Guys

Wedding Day Photo: A Toast for the Groom and His Guys

December 10, 2015December 10, 2015

Mother of the Bride, as you think of wedding day photo ideas, your thoughts probably center…

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Pew or Chair Décor Idea: Sunflowers!

Pew or Chair Décor Idea: Sunflowers!

February 2, 2015February 3, 2015

Mother of the Bride, believe it or not, it’s not too early to be thinking about…

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Christmas Tree Joy—Again!

Christmas Tree Joy—Again!

December 8, 2014December 8, 2014

*While I continue to care for my husband after his accident, I hope you enjoy this…

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Midweek Morsel: Encourage Someone Today

May 15, 2013May 18, 2013

We all go through them. Periods of discouragement. A day, a week , a month when…

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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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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.

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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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