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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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Learning and Growing: Developing An Eye

Learning and Growing: Developing An Eye

February 18, 2025February 22, 2025

One winter morning over a decade ago, I discovered something exciting. I was doing it! I…

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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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Balance Acrostic: 2024 Theme Word Refresher

Balance Acrostic: 2024 Theme Word Refresher

July 2, 2024June 22, 2024

**I will be taking a blogging break until mid-August. See you back here then! A few…

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Patience Acrostic: 2023 Theme Word Refresher

Patience Acrostic: 2023 Theme Word Refresher

July 5, 2023July 1, 2023

**I will be taking a blogging break the rest of this month. See you back here…

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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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God—Our Gracious Giver of Bounty

God—Our Gracious Giver of Bounty

June 6, 2023June 3, 2023

“You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.” Psalm 65:11 NIV…

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Guest Lucille Williams: New Book with Important Lesson for Kids—and Adults Too!

Guest Lucille Williams: New Book with Important Lesson for Kids—and Adults Too!

May 16, 2023May 13, 2023

When I was in elementary school I can remember feeling extreme panic when the teacher asked…

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Dross Before Gold: Photography, Arts, and Other Skills

Dross Before Gold: Photography, Arts, and Other Skills

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

Compliments sure feel good, don’t they? I never dreamed they were in my future as I…

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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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Theme Word 2023: Patience

Theme Word 2023: Patience

January 3, 2023December 31, 2022

The new year is here (2023!) so once again it’s time for me to choose a…

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Different Songs, Different Gifts

Different Songs, Different Gifts

October 18, 2022October 15, 2022

I went bird crazy a decade ago. That’s right. Since then I’ve spent time looking for…

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Guard and Gift Acrostics: 2022 Theme Words Refresher

Guard and Gift Acrostics: 2022 Theme Words Refresher

July 5, 2022July 28, 2022

**I will be taking a blogging break the rest of this month. See you back here…

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An Unwanted Twist in Motives When Pride Sneaks In

An Unwanted Twist in Motives When Pride Sneaks In

June 7, 2022June 4, 2022

It can come out of nowhere—or be so subtle I don’t even notice it at first….

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Worthy of Our Pursuit

Worthy of Our Pursuit

January 18, 2022January 15, 2022

“. . . pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11 NIV When…

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2022 Theme Words: Guard and Gift

2022 Theme Words: Guard and Gift

January 4, 2022January 4, 2022

Yes, you read that title right—I’ve selected two theme words for 2022! Two theme words is…

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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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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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