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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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Wedding Centerpiece: A Watering Can!

Wedding Centerpiece: A Watering Can!

January 16, 2024February 3, 2024

Mother of the Bride, if you and your beautiful bride-to-be daughter are looking ahead to a…

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Wedding Planning Help and a Holiday Blogging Break

Wedding Planning Help and a Holiday Blogging Break

December 5, 2023November 11, 2023

Mother of the Bride, with all things Christmas in full gear now, I’ve decided to take…

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Wedding Cake Idea: A Gift Box!

Wedding Cake Idea: A Gift Box!

November 7, 2023November 4, 2023

Mother of the Bride, are you or your bride-to-be daughter on the hunt for a unique…

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Bird Calls, God, and Paying Attention

Bird Calls, God, and Paying Attention

October 3, 2023September 30, 2023

Over ten years ago now, I started hearing voices I hadn’t really paid attention to before….

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Wedding Keepsake Photo Including the Invitation

Wedding Keepsake Photo Including the Invitation

September 19, 2023September 15, 2023

Mother of the Bride, here’s a keepsake photo that’s easy to forget on wedding day: one…

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What To Do When We Feel Like a Mess

What To Do When We Feel Like a Mess

September 5, 2023August 31, 2023

Cranky days. Stressed out days. Confused or anxious days. Days that we end up thinking, saying,…

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Wedding Cake-Stand Idea: A Glass Stand

Wedding Cake-Stand Idea: A Glass Stand

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

Mother of the Bride, once your daughter chooses the design for her wedding cake, she’ll still…

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Wedding Planning Help During July Blogging Break

Wedding Planning Help During July Blogging Break

July 5, 2023July 1, 2023

Mother of the Bride, I’m taking a blogging break during July but never fear—I will not…

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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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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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The Birdcage Bridal Veil

The Birdcage Bridal Veil

May 16, 2023May 13, 2023

Mother of the Bride, if your daughter still needs to select a veil, be sure she…

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A Twist on a Traditional Ring Bearer: A Dog!

A Twist on a Traditional Ring Bearer: A Dog!

May 2, 2023April 8, 2023

Yes, Virginia, weddings with dogs as ring bearers do indeed happen. I’ve never been to one myself,…

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Wedding Slide Show: Gather Photos Early

Wedding Slide Show: Gather Photos Early

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

Mother of the Bride, I have some short and sweet advice for you today—gather photos for…

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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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Add Sparkle to the Bridal Garter

Add Sparkle to the Bridal Garter

February 21, 2023February 18, 2023

Mother of the Bride, would you like to add some sparkle to your darling daughter’s bridal…

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Night Shoot Engagement Photos

Night Shoot Engagement Photos

January 17, 2023January 14, 2023

Mother of the Bride, when your darling daughter and the love of her life start talking…

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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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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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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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