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Allowing Need to Birth Bravery

Allowing Need to Birth Bravery

March 4, 2025February 15, 2025

I remember one late February several years ago when I noticed our neighborhood cardinals needed an…

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Wedding Day Checklist: Leftover Cake Containers

Wedding Day Checklist: Leftover Cake Containers

November 5, 2024November 2, 2024

Mother of the Bride, here’s a short and sweet reminder for wedding day: Don’t forget containers…

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A Chessboard Groom’s Cake!

A Chessboard Groom’s Cake!

September 3, 2024September 2, 2024

Mother of the Bride, even though the main wedding cake is pretty much the star of…

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Wedding Cake Idea: A Gift Box!

Wedding Cake Idea: A Gift Box!

November 7, 2023November 4, 2023

Mother of the Bride, are you or your bride-to-be daughter on the hunt for a unique…

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Sugar Roses Still Gorgeous on Wedding Cakes

Sugar Roses Still Gorgeous on Wedding Cakes

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

Mother of the Bride, if your bride-to-be wants roses as décor on her wedding cake, be sure…

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Bird Feeder and God’s Word: Discovering the Treasure

Bird Feeder and God’s Word: Discovering the Treasure

March 21, 2023March 18, 2023

My dear friend Teri, knowing that I’d developed an interest in birds one summer several years…

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Feeding and Nurturing the Young

Feeding and Nurturing the Young

January 17, 2023January 7, 2023

Have you ever spotted birds at work feeding their young? I have several times since I…

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Cupcake Bouquets as Wedding Centerpieces

Cupcake Bouquets as Wedding Centerpieces

November 15, 2022November 12, 2022

Mother of the Bride, have I got a super-creative, super-yummy centerpiece idea for you and your…

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Wedding Registry to Consider: Williams Sonoma

Wedding Registry to Consider: Williams Sonoma

September 20, 2022August 20, 2022

Mother of the Bride, has your daughter considered setting up a wedding registry at Williams Sonoma? Since it’s…

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Make Arrangements With Wedding Caterer for Leftovers

Make Arrangements With Wedding Caterer for Leftovers

May 17, 2022May 14, 2022

Mother of the Bride, here’s an important tip—make arrangements with your caterer for leftovers and get…

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Wedding Cake with Beautiful Brooch Accents

Wedding Cake with Beautiful Brooch Accents

February 15, 2022February 14, 2022

Mother of the Bride, here’s a gorgeous wedding cake idea that uses an unusual accent—brooches! Last…

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Hungry For More: Ice Cream and God’s Word

Hungry For More: Ice Cream and God’s Word

February 1, 2022January 22, 2022

Maybe just another bite. That’s what I often think as I’m standing at my kitchen counter eating…

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Wedding Cake Pops—Pretty and Fun Too!

Wedding Cake Pops—Pretty and Fun Too!

October 19, 2021October 16, 2021

Mother of the Bride, if your daughter would like to add a dash of fun to…

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Fall Wedding Idea: Caramel Apple Favors!

Fall Wedding Idea: Caramel Apple Favors!

September 7, 2021September 6, 2021

Mother of the Bride, are you and your daughter still looking for a favor idea for…

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Wedding Day Cake-Cutting Tip

Wedding Day Cake-Cutting Tip

June 15, 2021June 12, 2021

Mother of the Bride, here’s an important cake-cutting tip for wedding day: After the bride and groom…

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God Living in Us Makes Us Lovely

God Living in Us Makes Us Lovely

April 20, 2021April 17, 2021

“How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty!” Psalm 84:1 NIV One morning when a full,…

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Elegant Wedding Cake Idea: White on White

Elegant Wedding Cake Idea: White on White

June 2, 2020May 16, 2020

Mother of the Bride, is your daughter hoping to include touches of elegance in her wedding…

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Wedding Cake Idea: Combine Your Favorite Elements

Wedding Cake Idea: Combine Your Favorite Elements

April 7, 2020April 4, 2020

Mother of the Bride, has your daughter started her search for the wedding cake of her…

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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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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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