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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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Waiting for the Proper Time

Waiting for the Proper Time

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

“ . . . you give them their food at the proper time. You open your…

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Times of Crisis: Only God

Times of Crisis: Only God

February 6, 2024February 3, 2024

Times of crisis come to us all. None of us is exempt. Some we see coming,…

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Find Rest in God’s Promise of a Haven

Find Rest in God’s Promise of a Haven

August 1, 2023July 29, 2023

“He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were…

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New Year’s Blessings For You, Mother of the Bride

New Year’s Blessings For You, Mother of the Bride

January 3, 2023December 31, 2022

As we begin a new year together, Mother of the Bride, may I pray these blessings…

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Surrounded by the Lord

Surrounded by the Lord

April 19, 2022April 18, 2022

“As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore.” Psalm…

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Hungry For More: Ice Cream and God’s Word

Hungry For More: Ice Cream and God’s Word

February 1, 2022January 22, 2022

Maybe just another bite. That’s what I often think as I’m standing at my kitchen counter eating…

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God Gets in the Boat With Us

God Gets in the Boat With Us

February 2, 2021January 30, 2021

“Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down.” Mark 6:51 NIV…

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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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God’s Unchanging Word: A Cause for Thanksgiving

God’s Unchanging Word: A Cause for Thanksgiving

November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

“Your word, LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.” Psalm 119:89 NIV Our lives…

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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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Favorites from the Book of all Books: God’s Word

Favorites from the Book of all Books: God’s Word

May 21, 2019May 11, 2019

It’s always fun to talk books. Fun to share what we’re currently reading, fun to tell…

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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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Endurance Possible with God’s Unfailing Help

Endurance Possible with God’s Unfailing Help

January 29, 2019January 25, 2019

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

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Walk Worthy of the Lord—Whatever Happens

Walk Worthy of the Lord—Whatever Happens

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018

“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” Philippians 1:27 NIV…

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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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Prayer Transforms—Prayer Changes Me

Prayer Transforms—Prayer Changes Me

February 27, 2018February 26, 2018

You’ve heard it said that prayer changes things. Well, sometimes. Sometimes we see God answer our prayers…

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Ever-Ready Refreshment

Ever-Ready Refreshment

August 1, 2017July 6, 2018

Have you noticed how we set our sights on the summer months for periods of rest…

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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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