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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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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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Wedding Photos—Include the Venue Signs

Wedding Photos—Include the Venue Signs

February 20, 2024February 16, 2024

Mother of the Bride, many wedding photographers pride themselves on telling a story with their photos. They…

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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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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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Prayer Can Transform Faces

Prayer Can Transform Faces

October 6, 2020October 3, 2020

As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright…

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Wedding Chalkboard Signs: Versatile and Affordable

Wedding Chalkboard Signs: Versatile and Affordable

October 1, 2019September 28, 2019

Mother of the Bride, are you and your darling daughter up to your elbows in decorating…

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Just Married Getaway Vehicle and Photo Idea

Just Married Getaway Vehicle and Photo Idea

May 7, 2019June 15, 2019

Mother of the Bride, have your soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. given any thought yet to a…

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Budding: New Growth in Spring and in Life

Budding: New Growth in Spring and in Life

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

Have you noticed them yet this season? Budding trees. They whisper promises of things to come, slip…

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Ask Wedding Guests to Unplug During Ceremony

Ask Wedding Guests to Unplug During Ceremony

November 7, 2017December 11, 2017

Mother of the Bride, if you haven’t done so already, be sure to ask your sweet…

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Checking Levels

Checking Levels

April 25, 2017April 28, 2017

Keeping an eye on levels is important business. Checking fluid levels in our vehicles is especially…

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Flower Girl and Ring Bearer Serve as Sign Bearer

Flower Girl and Ring Bearer Serve as Sign Bearer

November 9, 2015November 9, 2015

Mother of the Bride, today I have a super cute idea for your darling daughter’s wedding…

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Include Venue Signs in the Wedding Photos

Include Venue Signs in the Wedding Photos

July 9, 2015July 11, 2015

Mother of the Bride, many wedding photographers today pride themselves on telling a story with their…

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Wedding Day “Just Married” Photo Idea

Wedding Day “Just Married” Photo Idea

June 4, 2015June 11, 2015

Mother of the Bride, has your sweet couple asked their photographer to take a fun “Just…

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Midweek Morsel: Seasons Declare God’s Faithfulness

Midweek Morsel: Seasons Declare God’s Faithfulness

February 26, 2015February 16, 2015

God’s faithfulness is proclaimed and evidenced throughout scripture. In Genesis, the first book of the Bible,…

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When Danger Lurks Beneath

When Danger Lurks Beneath

August 26, 2013August 24, 2013

Tragedy struck again this summer along our local river. Two teenaged boys drowned. I won’t try…

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Heeding a Warning

Heeding a Warning

June 24, 2013June 22, 2013

Not long ago, I wanted to kick myself. I had ignored repeated warning signs and was…

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Parting Thoughts from the Mother of the Bride

Parting Thoughts from the Mother of the Bride

June 24, 2013June 24, 2013

*Mothers of the Bride, I wrote this piece originally for a general audience and used it…

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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: 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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