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Rain and Refreshment: For the Earth and For Us

Rain and Refreshment: For the Earth and For Us

August 15, 2023August 12, 2023

Summer rain is almost always welcome, isn’t it? So refreshing and life-giving. I wrote the poem…

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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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A Touch of Christmas for Easter

A Touch of Christmas for Easter

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

Easter is fast approaching—the time to celebrate our risen Lord and our hope of heaven in…

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A Pearl from the Word to Make Your Heart Sing

A Pearl from the Word to Make Your Heart Sing

March 7, 2023March 4, 2023

Consider with me, if you will, a little pearl from the Word of God today. Since…

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A Prayer for Spiritual Battles

A Prayer for Spiritual Battles

February 21, 2023February 18, 2023

Anyone in the throes of spiritual battle? Take heart. You’re not alone. I’ve struggled—and continue to…

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Wedding Day Photo: Moms Light Unity Candle Together

Wedding Day Photo: Moms Light Unity Candle Together

February 7, 2023January 14, 2023

Mother of the Bride, will your new Mr. and Mrs. use a unity candle in their…

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Night Shoot Engagement Photos

Night Shoot Engagement Photos

January 17, 2023January 14, 2023

Mother of the Bride, when your darling daughter and the love of her life start talking…

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New Year’s Blessings For You, Mother of the Bride

New Year’s Blessings For You, Mother of the Bride

January 3, 2023December 31, 2022

As we begin a new year together, Mother of the Bride, may I pray these blessings…

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Fun Wedding Day Photo of the Groom and Groomsmen

Fun Wedding Day Photo of the Groom and Groomsmen

October 18, 2022October 15, 2022

Mother of the Bride, how about this fun photo idea for the groom and his groomsmen? Suggest…

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Wedding Guest Book Photo Booth Idea

Wedding Guest Book Photo Booth Idea

October 4, 2022September 24, 2022

Mother of the Bride, is your daughter looking for something fun or especially memorable to do…

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An Autumn Prayer

An Autumn Prayer

October 4, 2022October 3, 2022

Friends, I pray that the following prayer will be a blessing to you and a joy…

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Providing Photo Booth Fun for Wedding Guests

Providing Photo Booth Fun for Wedding Guests

August 2, 2022July 28, 2022

Mother of the Bride, if your darling daughter and her soon-to-be husband are looking to step…

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Wedding Photo: Flower Girl with Bride’s Shoes

Wedding Photo: Flower Girl with Bride’s Shoes

June 21, 2022June 18, 2022

Mother of the Bride, want some super-cute photos of the flower girl on wedding day? Grab the…

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A Spring Poem: Morning Symphony

A Spring Poem: Morning Symphony

May 3, 2022April 30, 2022

Morning Symphony Much is reborn in spring, Among them the morning symphony. Nature’s music long muffled…

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Shot of Joy: Always Needed and Welcomed

Shot of Joy: Always Needed and Welcomed

February 15, 2022February 14, 2022

Could any of you use a shot of joy? A fresh infusion of lighthearted spirits and…

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A Mother of the Bride’s Prayer of Thanksgiving

A Mother of the Bride’s Prayer of Thanksgiving

November 16, 2021November 13, 2021

May this Mother of the Bride’s Prayer of Thanksgiving help you express to God what’s in…

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Holding Still for God

Holding Still for God

September 21, 2021September 18, 2021

It was a God-given moment. Several years ago on a winter morning, I decided to brave…

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Sow in Tears, Reap with Joy

Sow in Tears, Reap with Joy

September 7, 2021September 6, 2021

“Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping,…

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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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