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Make-It-Yourself Bridal Keepsake Box

Make-It-Yourself Bridal Keepsake Box

May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

Mothers of the Bride, for those of you who are crafters—or have friends who are crafters…

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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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Guest Lucille Williams: New Book with Important Lesson for Kids—and Adults Too!

Guest Lucille Williams: New Book with Important Lesson for Kids—and Adults Too!

May 16, 2023May 13, 2023

When I was in elementary school I can remember feeling extreme panic when the teacher asked…

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Dross Before Gold: Photography, Arts, and Other Skills

Dross Before Gold: Photography, Arts, and Other Skills

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

Compliments sure feel good, don’t they? I never dreamed they were in my future as I…

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Different Songs, Different Gifts

Different Songs, Different Gifts

October 18, 2022October 15, 2022

I went bird crazy a decade ago. That’s right. Since then I’ve spent time looking for…

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Wedding Photos with Bride and Groom in Background

Wedding Photos with Bride and Groom in Background

November 2, 2021October 30, 2021

Looking for great wedding photo ideas, Mother of the Bride? See if the photographer could capture a…

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Savings Tip for Wedding Expenses: Make It Yourselves!

Savings Tip for Wedding Expenses: Make It Yourselves!

January 21, 2020January 13, 2020

Mother of the Bride, as you look for ways to save on the multitude of wedding…

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Groom’s Cake for the Pool Shark

Groom’s Cake for the Pool Shark

January 10, 2017January 7, 2017

Mother of the Bride, cake decisions are among the most fun that await your daughter and…

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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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“Playing Santa Again” Giveaway!

“Playing Santa Again” Giveaway!

December 4, 2014December 4, 2014

Yes, dear blog readers, it’s that merry time of year again! If you’ve followed my blog…

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Look Beyond the Weakness

Look Beyond the Weakness

September 29, 2014September 20, 2014

Sometimes we have a tendency to label or pigeonhole people according to our perceived view of…

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Discovering Gems—Once More

Discovering Gems—Once More

September 1, 2014August 30, 2014

*Hope you enjoy this encore presentation from June 2008. Last Friday while on an outing to…

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Wedding Savings Tip: Make It Yourselves!

Wedding Savings Tip: Make It Yourselves!

June 26, 2014June 14, 2014

Mother of the Bride, as you look for ways to save on the multitude of wedding…

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Strengths and Weaknesses: Where’s Our Focus?

Strengths and Weaknesses: Where’s Our Focus?

May 12, 2014May 10, 2014

I ran across a description of the ostrich recently while reading my Bible (Job 39:13-18), and…

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Taking Photos: Another Way to Worship

Taking Photos: Another Way to Worship

February 24, 2014February 23, 2014

A few weeks ago it struck me that my little hobby of taking photos is in…

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Making Her Beautiful—Bridal Primping on a Budget

Making Her Beautiful—Bridal Primping on a Budget

November 25, 2013February 15, 2014

Wedding Day has dawned, and it’s time to make the bride beautiful. This is a day…

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For the Gardener: Grow Your Own Wedding Flowers!

For the Gardener: Grow Your Own Wedding Flowers!

September 16, 2013July 27, 2016

Mother of the Bride, do you or your daughter love to garden? If so you might…

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Wedding Decor: Craft It with Paper

Wedding Decor: Craft It with Paper

September 5, 2013September 5, 2013

Thinking of making some of your own wedding décor, Mother of the Bride? Why not craft…

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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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