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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Perfect Harmony
We decided to post a bonus this Saturday, since we’ve just celebrated 31 years – this couple has been married exactly twice as long – 62 years! Watch how they harmonize and make it look adorable! Although he knocks her … Continue reading
Posted in Growing Strong Marriages, humor, Testimonies
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Freebie Friday: A Kiss
When was the last time you kissed your spouse – we mean really gave them a long, unexpected one? Well, this is our assignment for the weekend. Are you ready and willing? Here’s the deal: It has to be an … Continue reading
Change of Plans
I know we mentioned we were going to continue our discussion about the effect words have on marriage today. However, I’ve decided to whisk my wife away to celebrate our anniversary (Wednesday night), which left us no time to offer … Continue reading
Project 52: Alphabet Memories
This past weekend we were heading home from a wonderful week away. We had about 10 hours of driving together with not much to talk about since we’d spent 10 days together alone. We had talked about everything that mattered … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Free Dates, Fun Dates, Project 52
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Refuge From The Hurt of Tongues
“The gift of speech is one of the noblest that God has given to man. It was meant to be loving, true, wise, enriching, and full of blessing. God gave us our tongues that with them we might speak to … Continue reading
Mark Your Calendar
We just returned from a wonderfully refreshing, albeit, FREEZING time away! Tom grew up in upstate New York and has seen his share of snow. I, on the other hand, was born and raised in Florida. Snow is something sprayed … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: Marriage And The Mercy of God
We mentioned a couple of weeks ago our privilege to attend a wonderful marriage conference being held at our church. There were four sessions in all titled: When Sinners Say ‘I Do’ – Sin When Sinners Say ‘I Do’ – … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Freebie Friday, Growing Strong Marriages, resources
Tagged Dave Harvey, Marriage and the Mercy of God, Marriage Retreat, Metro Life Church
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A Timely Word…
It’s so good to have time away together to reconnect as a couple. It has been a challenging couple of weeks for us, schedule-wise, so we want to share with you something that hopefully will help you in your relationship … Continue reading
Project 52: Favorite Things
This week we’re away to celebrate our anniversary. For our Project 52 Date we decided to have a day of all our favorite things. For Tom that was easy – being outdoors in the cold and snow, going for a … Continue reading
Freedom To Fail
Greetings from the high country of North Carolina! It is snowing “buckets” outside – something I have only seen a few times in my life, and never like this!!! It is beautiful, but since we don’t have a 4WD vehicle, … Continue reading
Posted in communication, Forgiveness, romancing your spouse
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Happy Valentine’s Day
We don’t normally post on the weekend, but since we’re away on vacation in the mountains, and it’s really cold and snowing outside, we have the time and decided to offer a few last minute ideas for those who may … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Cheap Dates, Holidays, romancing your spouse
Tagged Valentine's Day Ideas
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Freebie Friday: Master Bedroom Redux Finale
Well, here we are – the final day of our Master Bedroom Redux just in time for Valentine’s Day. I hope you have found our assignments helpful and manageable. Let’s look back at what we’ve accomplished so far: We practiced … Continue reading
Project 52: My Favorite Valentine
This week we are preparing to go away for our 31st anniversary – woo hoo! I can hardly wait. As a result we decided to postpone our date night this week to get ready for lots of date nights. Valentine’s … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Free Dates, Holidays, Project 52, romancing your husband, romantic date nights
Tagged Jim Brickman, Love of My Life
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Mark Your Calendar
This is one of our favorite weeks of the year – Valentine’s. Have you made plans? Or do you prefer to forgo celebrating this day because of the crowds and commercialism. May we encourage you to celebrate the day, but … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive), Orlando Date Ideas
Tagged Valentine's Dates in Orlando
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Freebie Friday: Master Bedroom Redux Quatre
I love France, and I love the french language – it’s so….romantic! 🙂 This is why from time to time I look up the french word for different words and insert them into a post. It adds a touch of … Continue reading
National Marriage Week
Beginning Sunday, February 7th is National Marriage Week. It’s a week designated to draw attention to the importance of strengthening marriage in all cultures. Strong marriages strengthen the society in which we live. Take some time to evaluate your own … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, resources
Tagged National Marriage Week
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Project 52: Meet Jeff and Vicki Taulbee
The first Wednesday of each month this year we are going to have a guest writer. Many of you know Jeff and Vicki Taulbee. They are dear friends, and when we learned that Vicki gave Jeff the gift of 12 … Continue reading
Cravings Underlie Conflict
It’s bound to occur at some point – a wonderful date night has been planned and greatly anticipated. Hopes are high for love and unfettered romance, then it happens – a fight ensues, and the evening ends up a far … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Dating Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged C.J. Mahaney, Conflict in Marriage
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The Romantic Vineyard 