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Midweek Morsel: God Leads Us Through the Desert

Midweek Morsel: God Leads Us Through the Desert

April 3, 2014March 22, 2014

“he led them like sheep through the desert. He guided them safely, so they were unafraid;”…

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Comfy Shoes—Add This to Your Wedding Day List

Comfy Shoes—Add This to Your Wedding Day List

January 20, 2014January 18, 2014

Mother of the Bride, your attire for Wedding Day will not be complete without bringing a…

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Distracted by Grief

Distracted by Grief

January 6, 2014January 6, 2014

Since my mom’s death on October 21, I’ve found myself distracted by grief time and again….

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Bridal Shoes: The Cute Factor

Bridal Shoes: The Cute Factor

December 9, 2013February 15, 2014

Let’s just say it—every bride wants cute shoes. Many may be concerned about comfort and even…

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Balm to a Broken Heart

Balm to a Broken Heart

November 18, 2013April 2, 2018

It’s no secret to most of you that I’ve been dealing with a broken heart the…

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Sometimes We’re Fragile

Sometimes We’re Fragile

November 11, 2013March 28, 2019

Fragile A wave larger than me hits from out of nowhere, crashing over me engulfing me…

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Tender Mercies

Tender Mercies

October 30, 2013April 5, 2014

I’ve got to admit it—it’s hard getting back to blogging (and other things) after the unexpected…

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Wound Care 101 Revisited

Wound Care 101 Revisited

September 2, 2013August 29, 2013

*This encore presentation of a post from 2008 will probably be new to most of you….

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Midweek Morsel: Place of Shelter

Midweek Morsel: Place of Shelter

August 22, 2013August 21, 2013

“I would hurry to my place of shelter, far from the tempest and storm.” Psalm 55:8…

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The Kiss of God

The Kiss of God

May 19, 2013September 19, 2024

Special touches from God—those moments that fill and warm the heart. Those moments when we feel…

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Empty Arms

March 31, 2013May 18, 2013

Don’t you love how we can express ourselves in different ways? For some, their chosen avenue…

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"Warm Me Up" Holiday Giveaway!

December 5, 2012November 9, 2015

I love to play Santa. And there’s no better place to start playing the jolly old…

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In Times of Crisis: Only God

October 28, 2012May 19, 2013

Times of crisis come into all our lives. None of us is exempt. Some we see…

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Any: A Little Word with Big Impact

October 10, 2012May 19, 2013

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion…

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Secret Pain

February 5, 2012May 19, 2013

We’ve all done it. Innumerable times, in fact. We’ve masked our pain with a smile, forced…

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A Well-Paved Path

October 2, 2011June 27, 2015

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

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When Times Are Bad

When Times Are Bad

June 19, 2011April 23, 2015

“When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the…

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Trust In Him

Trust In Him

March 13, 2011April 1, 2020

Poetry, like music, can minister to weary or hurting hearts, and every now and then the…

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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 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.

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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

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