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Bringing Sunshine to Others

Bringing Sunshine to Others

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

“But may all who love [God] be like the sun when it rises in its strength.”…

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A Special Touch: The Kiss of God

A Special Touch: The Kiss of God

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Special touches from God—those moments that fill and warm the heart. Those moments when we feel his…

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Take Time to Get Energized

Take Time to Get Energized

February 20, 2024February 16, 2024

You know the feeling. The lift in your spirit, the yes in your heart, the light in your eyes….

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Little Things That Make Us Smile

Little Things That Make Us Smile

January 16, 2024January 13, 2024

A cup of hot chocolate. A pretty journal. A sweet comment here or on one of…

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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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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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The Constant of Christmas Plus A Blogging Break

The Constant of Christmas Plus A Blogging Break

December 1, 2020November 14, 2020

The holiday season can be a difficult time for many. Heartaches hurt more, burdens feel heavier,…

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Guest RJ Thesman: The Invisible Women of Genesis Excerpt

Guest RJ Thesman: The Invisible Women of Genesis Excerpt

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020

We have only her name, but we know she was a daughter of Ishmael. Esau married…

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A Message for Friends

A Message for Friends

February 4, 2020January 20, 2020

How long has it been since we’ve told our friends how much they mean to us?…

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Fun Pre-Ceremony Idea for the Bride and Groom

Fun Pre-Ceremony Idea for the Bride and Groom

December 4, 2018November 23, 2018

Mother of the Bride, one of the many fun parts of your job as MOB is…

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7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Living a Life of Joy

7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Living a Life of Joy

December 4, 2018November 23, 2018

December is already a month of great joy as we celebrate Christmas, but I’d like to…

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7 July Stress Busters

7 July Stress Busters

July 2, 2018August 23, 2018

Since July finds many of us overheated by extreme summer temps and over-stressed by demands of…

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Sowing in Tears

Sowing in Tears

January 22, 2012January 9, 2016

“Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes 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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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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