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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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  • A Time for Everything—Even A Time to Hide

    A Time for Everything—Even A Time to Hide

    September 19, 2023September 15, 2023

    “When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.” John 12:36 NIV Ever…

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  • Find Rest in God’s Promise of a Haven

    Find Rest in God’s Promise of a Haven

    August 1, 2023July 29, 2023

    “He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were…

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Paying Attention to Warning Signs

    Paying Attention to Warning Signs

    May 17, 2022May 14, 2022

    Several years ago my hair dryer made me nervous each time I used it. I stood in…

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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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  • Surrounded by the Lord

    Surrounded by the Lord

    April 19, 2022April 18, 2022

    “As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore.” Psalm…

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  • Go Green Wedding Tip: Rent and Borrow More Items

    Go Green Wedding Tip: Rent and Borrow More Items

    March 15, 2022March 12, 2022

    Mother of the Bride, is your daughter earth friendly and hoping to incorporate some green strategies…

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  • A Tactic of the Enemy: An Opportune Time

    A Tactic of the Enemy: An Opportune Time

    March 15, 2022March 7, 2022

    “When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.” Luke…

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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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  • Enduring Secret Pain

    Enduring Secret Pain

    October 19, 2021October 16, 2021

    We’ve all done it—masked our pain with a smile. We force a lilt to our voices…

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  • God Gets in the Boat With Us

    God Gets in the Boat With Us

    February 2, 2021January 30, 2021

    “Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down.” Mark 6:51 NIV…

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  • A Scriptural New Year’s Blessing and Prayer for You

    A Scriptural New Year’s Blessing and Prayer for You

    January 5, 2021January 4, 2021

    Happy 2021, everyone! I’m sure we’re all glad to have 2020 behind us and are hoping…

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  • Us: The Little Word That Changes Everything

    Us: The Little Word That Changes Everything

    June 16, 2020June 13, 2020

    “…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let…

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  • Mother of the Bride Beauty Prep: Face Yoga Exercises!

    Mother of the Bride Beauty Prep: Face Yoga Exercises!

    November 5, 2019February 20, 2020

    Mother of the Bride, are you interested in your face looking its best for your daughter’s…

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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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