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Monthly Archives: November 2009
Mark Your Calendar
Tom and I have a tradition of doing something special each year for Christmas – whether it’s visiting a nearby town to tour their historic homes, or attending a special Christmas concert. We make it a point to mark our … Continue reading
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A Letter for You…
We know today should be another letter in our Alphabet Date Night series, but we’ve decided to provide a letter of another kind: To Our Dear Readers, How can we thank you enough for the way you encourage us in … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Holidays
Tagged thanksgiving
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Leaning
This past Sunday, Josh Harris spoke at Metro Life Church on the topic of “Trusting in the Lord” taken from Proverbs 3:5-6. It was a great message and one worth keeping. One point that has stayed with us is the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Josh Harris, Lean On Me, Proverbs 3:5-6
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Mark Your Calendar
This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, and we hope you’ll make this attitude your focus all week. What a blessing it is to live in the country we do and to have a best friend to share it with makes it … Continue reading
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Freebie Friday – Giving Thanks
With Thanksgiving fast approaching our Freebie Friday provides an unusual opportunity to share with the world what we’re thankful for this year! Good Morning America has teamed up with You Tube to allow anyone who desires to send a video … Continue reading
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Where You Lead
We recently heard of a husband who was offered a job in a foreign country. When he called his wife to tell her of the opportunity he was certain she would say no, and he told her that he would … Continue reading
The Letter “W”
“W” Activities Wash your spouse’s feet, and follow up with a great massage. Water Park – visit a local water park. Walk – go for a leisurely walk in your favorite place. Wakeboarding – if this is your thing Where’s … Continue reading
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Never Be Out Of Season
Seasons come and seasons go. Some seasons seem busier and more hectic than others. Life can come at you fast. Husbands, how can we help to care for our wife during the busy seasons of her life? Here are a … Continue reading
Posted in communication, Husbands, romancing your wife, Romantic Ideas, Spiritual Intimacy
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Mark Your Calendar
CENTRAL Winter Park – The Annie Russell Theatre presents the live production of Cabaret. Showtimes are from Wednesday, November 18 – Saturday, November 21st. Tickets are $19. Ivanhoe Row – Jingle Eve – On Friday, November 20th from 6p – … Continue reading
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Freebie Friday – Movies or Museum
Did you know that Netflix is offering a free two week membership? Simply follow the link and sign up. If you like their service you can continue for only $8.99 a month, about the price of one movie ticket. If … Continue reading
Posted in Cheap Dates, Date Night Ideas, Free Dates, Freebie Friday, Movie Dates
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Congratulations to…
Kara Sherman who is our winner for this month’s giveaway. What did she win? A set of battery operated pillar candles! We have these in our home, and we love them!! They look just like real candles without the smoke … Continue reading
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It’s Our One Year Anniversary!
Our blog began on November 12, 2008! Debi and I want to personally thank you for this past year – our blog has grown from a mere idea to a full blown daily blog with 65 members and 170 Facebook … Continue reading
The Letter “V”
After today we only have four letters left in our Alphabet Date Night series. It has been a surprisingly fun journey, and one we’ll glean from for years to come. Now we have to decide what to replace this series … Continue reading
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Like No One Else
Recently Tom and I were talking with a good friend about some issues for which we care deeply. As I was asked my thoughts on the conversation, I was immediately overcome with emotion and couldn’t speak. Our friend asked what … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged comfort, marriage, questions
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Mark Your Calendar
This is the best time of year to enjoy date nights in Central Florida. Since we live in the vacation capital of the world, make the most of your nights out together. Here are a few events happening this week: … Continue reading
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Freebie Friday – Timely Advice
Since Christmas is only 6 weeks away we thought it would be a great Freebie reminder to watch this hilarious video! Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted in Forgiveness, Freebie Friday, humor, Husbands
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“Showing Love” Check Up
“By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.” 1 John 3:16 I had a very good conversation with my two married daughters yesterday. When … Continue reading
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The Letter “U”
I love the internet for so many reasons…but here’s one in particular; I remember when my children were little and loved watching Sesame Street, that Smokey Robinson sang his song “You Really Got A Hold On Me”. It was as … Continue reading
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Watch Your Step
Debi and I had the opportunity to go on a hike in the Sequoia National Forest a few years ago. As we set out on the trail, Debi was struck by the number of cow patties dotting the trail. I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged John Piper, Sequoia National Park
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Mark Your Calendar
This week the night’s come earlier allowing us to enjoy the moonlight longer. Take advantage of the Full Moon tonight by taking a romantic moonlight stroll with your spouse. Here are other events happening this week: CENTRAL Ivanhoe Village – … Continue reading
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The Romantic Vineyard 