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Pressing On—Rain or Shine

Pressing On—Rain or Shine

April 15, 2025April 19, 2025

I admit it. I’d rather be out running around on a sunshiny day than dodging puddles…

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Refreshing Signs of Life

Refreshing Signs of Life

April 1, 2025April 19, 2025

Spring has officially sprung. Signs of life are everywhere—and oh, how refreshing that is! When looking for…

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Not Immune to the Enemy’s Schemes

Not Immune to the Enemy’s Schemes

March 18, 2025April 19, 2025

*I wrote this post over a decade ago and am so grateful I’m not struggling in…

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The Thaw God Brings

The Thaw God Brings

February 4, 2025February 22, 2025

“He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes. He hurls down his…

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2025 Theme Word: Trust

2025 Theme Word: Trust

January 7, 2025January 4, 2025

What does starting a new year mean for you? For me, it means it’s time to…

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A Special Touch: The Kiss of God

A Special Touch: The Kiss of God

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

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

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When Jesus Touches Our Lives We Are Changed

When Jesus Touches Our Lives We Are Changed

September 17, 2024September 13, 2024

Think back today to the years when Jesus walked the earth. When he interacted face to face…

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Handling the Ache of Empty Arms

Handling the Ache of Empty Arms

June 18, 2024June 17, 2024

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

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Healed by God’s Word

Healed by God’s Word

June 4, 2024June 1, 2024

“He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave.” Psalm 107:20…

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God Hasn’t Forgotten You

God Hasn’t Forgotten You

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Long term trials have a way of wearing us down—in more ways than one. Whether it’s…

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Waiting for the Proper Time

Waiting for the Proper Time

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

“ . . . you give them their food at the proper time. You open your…

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Run to Our Daily God

Run to Our Daily God

March 5, 2024March 2, 2024

“Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” Psalm 68:19…

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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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Little Things That Make Us Smile

Little Things That Make Us Smile

January 16, 2024January 13, 2024

A cup of hot chocolate. A pretty journal. A sweet comment here or on one of…

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Biblical Blessings for the Mother of the Bride

Biblical Blessings for the Mother of the Bride

January 2, 2024January 13, 2024

Mother of the Bride, I’d like to pray some blessings from the Bible over you as…

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A Thanksgiving Offering to the Lord

A Thanksgiving Offering to the Lord

November 21, 2023November 18, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving week! As we consider the many ways God has blessed us this year, may…

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The Hope of Abundance After Testing

The Hope of Abundance After Testing

October 17, 2023October 14, 2023

“For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver . . . we went through…

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What To Do When We Feel Like a Mess

What To Do When We Feel Like a Mess

September 5, 2023August 31, 2023

Cranky days. Stressed out days. Confused or anxious days. Days that we 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 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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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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