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The Power of An Encouraging Word

The Power of An Encouraging Word

October 1, 2024September 23, 2024

We all go through them. Periods of discouragement. A day, a week , a month when we…

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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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Wedding Planning Help During Summer Blogging Break

Wedding Planning Help During Summer Blogging Break

July 2, 2024June 22, 2024

Mother of the Bride, I’m taking a blogging break until mid-August, but never fear—I will not…

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God Hasn’t Forgotten You

God Hasn’t Forgotten You

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

Long term trials have a way of wearing us down—in more ways than one. Whether it’s…

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A Prayer for Finishing Strong

A Prayer for Finishing Strong

May 7, 2024May 3, 2024

Do you know someone trying to finish a project or reach a goal? Maybe a family…

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Sometimes We Need to be Carried

Sometimes We Need to be Carried

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

Sometimes we need to be carried. Just ask the little bird who’s hitchin’ a ride on the…

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Let’s Cause Others to Rejoice

Let’s Cause Others to Rejoice

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

“May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope…

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Biblical Blessings for the Mother of the Bride

Biblical Blessings for the Mother of the Bride

January 2, 2024January 13, 2024

Mother of the Bride, I’d like to pray some blessings from the Bible over you as…

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Wedding Planning Help + Holiday Blogging Break

Wedding Planning Help + Holiday Blogging Break

December 6, 2022December 5, 2022

Mother of the Bride, with Christmas inching ever closer, I’ve decided to take a blogging break…

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Comfort and Encouragement for You This Christmas

Comfort and Encouragement for You This Christmas

December 6, 2022December 5, 2022

*I am taking a blogging break the rest of the month. God bless you and yours…

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We’re Not Too Little to Lead in God’s Eyes

We’re Not Too Little to Lead in God’s Eyes

November 1, 2022October 31, 2022

“There is the little tribe of Benjamin, leading them . . .” Psalm 68:27 NIV I…

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Encouragement and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride

Encouragement and Wisdom for the Mother of the Bride

January 4, 2022January 6, 2022

Mother of the Bride, I’d love to start 2022 wedding planning off by offering you encouragement…

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Ring Out, Ring On!

Ring Out, Ring On!

November 2, 2021October 30, 2021

“The Lord’s message rang out from you . . .” 1 Thessalonians 1:8 NIV If you’ve…

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Wait—The Blessing Is On the Way

Wait—The Blessing Is On the Way

May 18, 2021May 15, 2021

Are any of you still waiting for a blessing you hoped would come last month, last…

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Called to Pray: An Acrostic to Ignite and Guide Your Prayers

Called to Pray: An Acrostic to Ignite and Guide Your Prayers

May 4, 2021April 24, 2021

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.”  Ephesians…

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God Living in Us Makes Us Lovely

God Living in Us Makes Us Lovely

April 20, 2021April 17, 2021

“How lovely is your dwelling place, LORD Almighty!” Psalm 84:1 NIV One morning when a full,…

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Let Your Life Provide a Well-Paved Path for Others

Let Your Life Provide a Well-Paved Path for Others

February 16, 2021February 15, 2021

Pain. Grief. Weakness. Limitations. None of us welcome these unwanted visitors—especially when they take up long-term residence…

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Blessings From the Bible for the Mother of the Bride

Blessings From the Bible for the Mother of the Bride

January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

As we begin this New Year, Mother of the Bride, I’d like to pray some blessings…

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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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