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No Beauty By Accident

No Beauty By Accident

May 19, 2020May 16, 2020

During a visit to Mom and Dad’s several years ago, I woke early one morning and…

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Portal of Hope: Beauty and Blessing Await

Portal of Hope: Beauty and Blessing Await

February 18, 2020February 15, 2020

It’s not too uncommon to see rays of light shining from behind a dark cloud on…

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Where Is God When Times Are Bad?

Where Is God When Times Are Bad?

January 21, 2020December 28, 2019

“When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made…

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“Depend” Acrostic: 2019 Theme Word Refresher

“Depend” Acrostic: 2019 Theme Word Refresher

September 3, 2019August 31, 2019

Last year I wrote an acrostic as a refresher and enjoyed the exercise so much I…

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Trust In Him: A Poem to Encourage You

Trust In Him: A Poem to Encourage You

August 20, 2019April 1, 2020

Poetry, like music, can minister to weary or hurting hearts and it’s a real privilege to…

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Guest Blogger Debra Butterfield: Are You Fully Convinced?

Guest Blogger Debra Butterfield: Are You Fully Convinced?

June 18, 2019June 13, 2019

What does it mean to be fully convinced—of anything? It means to be absolutely certain, have…

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Theme Word 2019: Depend

Theme Word 2019: Depend

January 8, 2019August 6, 2019

*FYI, I won’t be posting next week but will see you back here on Jan. 22….

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One Way to Pray Against Enemy Forces

One Way to Pray Against Enemy Forces

October 30, 2018October 20, 2018

“The Lord threw [the enemy forces] into confusion before Israel, so Joshua and the Israelites defeated them completely . ….

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7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Growing Deeper Faith and Trust

7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Growing Deeper Faith and Trust

September 4, 2018September 6, 2018

Are you interested in discovering some sentence prayers that will invite God’s power in your life…

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Behind the Clouds the Sun Still Shines

Behind the Clouds the Sun Still Shines

August 14, 2018August 23, 2018

One day when I stepped out my back door to enjoy an early morning drink of…

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The Power of Remembering God’s Faithfulness

The Power of Remembering God’s Faithfulness

June 26, 2018August 23, 2018

“‘But God has helped me to this very day; so I stand here and testify to…

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A Grandmother’s Prayer

A Grandmother’s Prayer

May 8, 2018July 5, 2018

Since we often think about both mothers and grandmothers during the Mother’s Day season, I’d like…

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Budget Agreement with the Father of the Bride

Budget Agreement with the Father of the Bride

March 13, 2018March 17, 2018

*I’ll be taking a blogging break during Spring Break so will see you back here Tuesday…

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Rock-Solid Words of Hope

Rock-Solid Words of Hope

September 12, 2017September 9, 2017

Many around the world are in need of hope today. Their situations look bleak if not…

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What Will I Do When a Storm Descends

What Will I Do When a Storm Descends

May 9, 2017April 25, 2017

*I pray this encore post from April 2011 blesses you today! A potential health crisis threatened…

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Remembering Trust

Remembering Trust

March 7, 2017February 24, 2017

We are now over two months into 2017 so I decided this would be a good…

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When Interruptions Derail Your Day

When Interruptions Derail Your Day

January 31, 2017January 28, 2017

I admit it—I don’t deal real well with interruptions to my plans. It tends to drive…

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God Walks With Us Through Life’s Surprises

God Walks With Us Through Life’s Surprises

January 10, 2017January 10, 2017

Wonder what God has in store for you this year? You may have a general idea…

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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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