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Times of Crisis: Only God

Times of Crisis: Only God

February 6, 2024February 3, 2024

Times of crisis come to us all. None of us is exempt. Some we see coming,…

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Wedding Invitations: Proofread Again and Again

Wedding Invitations: Proofread Again and Again

February 6, 2024February 3, 2024

Mother of the Bride, I have some very important advice for you today: Be sure to…

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A Time to Abandon Plans and Move On

A Time to Abandon Plans and Move On

June 20, 2023June 16, 2023

Remember how I told you in May about the robin I saw several years ago who…

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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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God Gets in the Boat With Us

God Gets in the Boat With Us

February 2, 2021January 30, 2021

“Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down.” Mark 6:51 NIV…

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God Stands Near and Gives Courage

God Stands Near and Gives Courage

June 12, 2018June 9, 2018

“. . . the Lord stood near Paul and said, ‘Take courage!’” Acts 23:11 NIV We’ve…

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Rock-Solid Words of Hope

Rock-Solid Words of Hope

September 12, 2017September 9, 2017

Many around the world are in need of hope today. Their situations look bleak if not…

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What Will I Do When a Storm Descends

What Will I Do When a Storm Descends

May 9, 2017April 25, 2017

*I pray this encore post from April 2011 blesses you today! A potential health crisis threatened…

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One Perfect Way to Pray for Those in Crisis

One Perfect Way to Pray for Those in Crisis

September 20, 2016September 17, 2016

“‘Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will but yours…

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Embracing the Storms

Embracing the Storms

April 27, 2015April 27, 2015

*I wrote this piece several years ago and used it in the August 2009 issue of…

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Midweek Morsel: A Light for the Darkness

Midweek Morsel: A Light for the Darkness

October 2, 2014September 20, 2014

Some of us may find ourselves in dark places today. If you’re struggling with fear, depression,…

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Midweek Morsel: Praise God When All Looks Lost

September 4, 2014

What can we do when all looks lost, when the outlook for a situation can only…

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Midweek Morsel: Praise God When All Looks Lost

Midweek Morsel: Praise God When All Looks Lost

September 4, 2014September 4, 2014

What can we do when all looks lost, when the outlook for a situation can only…

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Midweek Morsel: When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

Midweek Morsel: When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

November 21, 2013October 15, 2019

“When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me till I entered the…

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When Danger Lurks Beneath

When Danger Lurks Beneath

August 26, 2013August 24, 2013

Tragedy struck again this summer along our local river. Two teenaged boys drowned. I won’t try…

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Heeding a Warning

Heeding a Warning

June 24, 2013June 22, 2013

Not long ago, I wanted to kick myself. I had ignored repeated warning signs and was…

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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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Sometimes I’m a Mess

September 26, 2012May 19, 2013

Cranky days. Stressed out days. Confused or anxious days. Days that I end up thinking, saying,…

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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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