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Monthly Archives: June 2011
S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space
Day Four – The Letter “L” How is the Lighting in your bedroom? There was a day when candlelight was the only option, and a good one at that! It was cheap and very romantic. Now we have so many … Continue reading
S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space
We’re at the halfway mark. Congratulations on making it this far in our challenge. Day Three – A Pair of “Z-Z’s” The ZZ factor of your bedroom is very important! How well do you sleep at night? Today we’ll focus … Continue reading
S.i.z.z.l.e. Your Space
How did you do yesterday? The fact that you’re back to read today’s assignment is a good sign. Day Two – The Letter “I” Is your space Inclusive? In other words, have you considered what is important to your spouse … Continue reading
Sizzle Your Space
A year and a half ago we offered a five week challenge on “Romanticizing Your Master Bedroom.” We are wondering how your room is looking these days? Have the dog days of summer crashed into your space making it stuffy … Continue reading
Stupendous Marriage
Two little words that mean more than first meets the eye. I’ll try is a term we give when we aren’t sure we’ll be able to pull it off. I’ll try is what we say when invited somewhere with someone … Continue reading
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A Fragrant Aroma – Sleepless in Orlando
This week Tom was away for two nights on business. Something I will never get used to. I don’t like sleeping alone, so to counter his absence I sleep on his side of the bed. I have found this helps … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 8
If you haven’t had a chance to read this week’s chapter – we’ve provided the following video for your convenience. It’s good to hear the Word of God read because the Bible promises that “faith comes by hearing the Word … Continue reading
Romantic Orlando – The Melting Pot
Orlando has long been called “The Melting Pot,” because so many people come from other states and countries to live here, The City Beautiful. There are very few natives, but proudly – I am one! I was born here before … Continue reading
Trigger Words of Grace
Mark Twain said the difference between the right word and the almost right word is “the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” I suppose the reverse of this could be said as well – using the wrong words when … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Christ, Christian, Christian Marriage, Divine grace, God, Heaven, Jesus, Lord, Mark Twain, Strong Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage
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Mark Your Calendar
We hope you had a wonderful weekend celebrating the Dads in your life. What a gift it is to have the influence of godly husbands and fathers. In this day and age where men are belittled on every front, we … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive), Orlando Date Ideas, Romantic Orlando
Tagged Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Romantic in Orlando
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Happy Father’s Day
As a special treat to all the Dads out there, we want to direct your attention to an excellent article featured on the Counseling Solutions website. It’s easy for life to overrun our lives and we forget our raisin. Not … Continue reading
Happy Hour
Family Life Today Out In The Open – an excellent post about the importance of transparency in marriage. GirlTalk Father’s Day Gift Ideas – this one is only for the wives! No peeking! The Generous Husband It Can Be MUCH … Continue reading
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A Fragrant Aroma – 33
When you hear this number what comes to mind? The age Jesus was when he completed His earthly mission? The RPM’s of classic vinyl records? Actually, 33 1/3, but it’s close. A not-so-good pair in the game of poker? What … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage
Tagged Christ, Christian, God, Intimate relationship, Jesus, marriage, relationship, RPM, Strong Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage
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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 7
7:1 My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you; 2 keep my commandments and live; keep my teaching as the apple of your eye; 3 bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say … Continue reading
Posted in Water Into Wine, Weekly Series
Tagged Book of Proverbs, Christian Marriage, God, God the Father, Lord, marriage, Noah Webster, Satan, Solomon, Strong Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage
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Slices
A slice from our vacation last week. What caption would you give this photo? Share it with us by commenting below.
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Excel Still More
It’s been 7 and a half years, but it feels like only yesterday. The Lord took my Dad to his final resting place at the age of 81 in January of 2004. I miss him – especially this week! He … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty
Tagged Christianity, God, Jesus, marriage, Middle East, Relationships, Religion and Spirituality, Wife
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Mark Your Calendar
Photo Credit: Pilgrims and Pioneer Stitches Blog We must admit it’s difficult to think about calendars after being away from it all for 10 days. We had an amazing time together in the mountains of North Carolina and North Georgia … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive), Orlando Date Ideas
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Happy Hour
Having been on vacation this past week we haven’t read other blogs to give them our weekly blog love. However, our monthly Here’s To Us Challenge is the twelfth – two days away. So we ask you to take some … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Contests, Happy Hour, Here's To Us Challenge
Tagged Christianity, God, Paul David Tripp, Religion and Spirituality
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A Fragrant Aroma – Capturing Moments
This past week we were on vacation. It was a much needed time away to renew and reconnect. We had the typical moments of tension every couple experiences when trying to navigate in an unfamiliar place. Even with our trusty … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, romancing your wife
Tagged Golf, North Georgia, North Georgia mountains, vacation
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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 6
Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little … Continue reading
The Romantic Vineyard 