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Turn Rain on Wedding Day Into a Positive

Turn Rain on Wedding Day Into a Positive

April 9, 2015April 9, 2015

With spring weddings now upon us, the chance of rain on Wedding Day becomes a real…

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Visual Overview of The Mother of the Bride Blog

Visual Overview of The Mother of the Bride Blog

March 9, 2015March 3, 2015

Mother of the Bride, I need to take an early and extended Spring Break blogging break…

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From God’s Hands to Ours

From God’s Hands to Ours

February 9, 2015February 4, 2015

Last month God entrusted a gift beyond measure to our daughter Kristin and our son-in-law Shawn….

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Prisoner of Hope While Waiting

Prisoner of Hope While Waiting

September 22, 2014January 16, 2018

“Return to your fortress, O prisoners of hope; even now I announce that I will restore…

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Risking the Awkward

Risking the Awkward

April 28, 2014April 28, 2014

Do you ever hold back from doing a certain thing—something you either want to do or…

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Focusing on Second Best and Missing the Gold

March 31, 2014

Photographers—even hobbyists like me—are always on the lookout for photographic gold. You know what I’m talking…

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Focusing on Second Best and Missing the Gold

Focusing on Second Best and Missing the Gold

March 31, 2014March 29, 2014

Photographers—even hobbyists like me—are always on the lookout for photographic gold. You know what I’m talking…

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Midweek Morsel: A Missed Opportunity’s Blessing

Midweek Morsel: A Missed Opportunity’s Blessing

March 6, 2014February 20, 2014

From time to time, I’ve been known to break one of the cardinal rules of any…

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Quick Tip: Getting the Most Bang for Your MOB Buck

Quick Tip: Getting the Most Bang for Your MOB Buck

January 1, 2014March 15, 2019

Many times as we begin a new year, we’re looking for ways to trim down, both…

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Christmas Gifts for the Bride

December 5, 2013

Christmas-shopping bills plus wedding expenses can equal one slightly stressed (okay, highly stressed) mother of the…

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Christmas Gifts for the Bride

Christmas Gifts for the Bride

December 5, 2013February 15, 2014

Christmas-shopping bills plus wedding expenses can equal one slightly stressed (okay, highly stressed) mother of the…

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Midweek Morsel: Prayer to Unlock Lips

Midweek Morsel: Prayer to Unlock Lips

September 5, 2013September 5, 2013

“O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.” Psalm 51:15 Have you…

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Shattering “Never Haves”

Shattering “Never Haves”

August 19, 2013August 19, 2013

Hiking a portion of the Appalachian Trail for the first time in my life. If you’re…

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Bridal Shows—Both Fun and Practical!

Bridal Shows—Both Fun and Practical!

June 20, 2013January 26, 2016

Mother of the Bride, want to have a fun day out with your daughter but also…

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Midweek Morsel: Missed Opportunities, Silver Linings

June 20, 2013June 20, 2013

Sometimes we let opportunities pass right by us. A few weeks ago, I wrote about seizing…

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Midweek Morsel: Seizing Opportunities

May 22, 2013May 28, 2013

Unexpected opportunities can sure mess with our schedules. A moment packed with potential presents itself, and…

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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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