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Monthly Archives: May 2013
The Advantage of Vantage Points
Vantage Point is the name of a movie that came out in 2008. In it, the attempted assassination of an American President is shown over and over from different vantage points. It showed how each person saw the same thing, … Continue reading
Being One In Purpose ON Purpose
We have dear friends over at Marriage Missions International who are also members of The Christian Marriage Bloggers Association with us. Their website is full of biblical wisdom regarding every issue concerning marriage. They have been doing this for well … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Conflict, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Guest Post, Troubled Marriage
Tagged Bible, Christ, Christ Jesus, God, Jesus, Lord, marriage, Marriage Missions International, Oswald Chambers
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May Memorial Day Remind Us…
…what a gift we have in each other. Pray for those spouses who can no longer kneel together in prayer. What a sacrifice these couples have given for our freedom! Our hearts and prayers are with all who today have … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Holidays, Memorial Day
Tagged Matt Matthews Photography, Memorial Day Love Story, Memorial Day Marriages
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Stomping Good News!
As I type this post we are sitting in a place we have dreamed would happen—one day. For the past couple of months we have been looking for a mountain cabin to purchase to make available for couples and families … Continue reading
What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do
Now that’s a title! And it’s one most of us face at one time or another in our marriage. There are times when we don’t have a clue what is best for us in certain situations. Maybe your spouse feels … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Leadership, Roles In Marriage, Submission, The Gospel & Marriage, Wives
Tagged God, Husband, Jesus, John Piper, Lord's Prayer, marriage, On Earth As It Is in Heaven, Prayer, What to do when you don't know what to do
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Are You Discouraged About Your Marriage Today?
Today my heart is heavy for those whose marriages are in a really difficult place. You may have just discovered your spouse has been unfaithful to you. You may be walking with them through a chronic or terminal illness. You … Continue reading
GYRO Week 14 – Flashlight Tag Date
This is our last date idea in our Get Your Romance On series. We hope you’ve enjoyed realizing how fun it can be to stay home and date your spouse. No babysitter, no restaurant bills to pay, just the two … Continue reading
I Couldn’t Be Happier
As you know, my family surprised me last week by taking me to Savannah for Mother’s Day. I was struggling with sadness the entire week before because everywhere I went I saw signs for Mother’s Day reminding me my Mother … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Aging, Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Finding Joy, Growing Strong Marriages, Music, Seasons of Life, Testimonies, Thankfulness
Tagged Family, God, Holiday, Home, Missing Mom, Mother, Mother's Day
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Thankful For My Husband’s Failures
I am being freshly challenged by what it means to be a helper to my husband. It is a high calling and one that doesn’t come naturally to me. I am selfish and tend to go after what makes me … Continue reading
Are You A Suitable Companion?
As we continue our series focusing on the wife’s role as a helper to her husband, I want to share how much this has helped our marriage become what it is today. Not that I’ve been the one solely to … Continue reading
GYRO Week 13 – Get Lucky Date Night
Everyone knows the number 13 is thought to be bad luck. Hotels skip numbering a floor with it which has never made sense to me. Just because you choose to go from floor #12 to floor #14 doesn’t mean the … Continue reading
I Interrupt This Normal Blog Post…
…to let you know my love and care for Debi this Mother’s Day has led me to intervene in her regular schedule in order to take her away for the next few days. Our kids wanted to do something special … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Growing Strong Marriages, romancing your wife
Tagged Facebook, Family, Holidays, Home, Monday, Mother, Mother's Day, Parenting
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How A Wife Can Mirror God In Her Marriage
Most of us are familiar with the hit tune, Stand By Your Man. It’s a great virtue really, to be willing to stand up for, beside and with your man through all the ins and outs of married life. But … Continue reading
What It Means To Be A Helper To Your Husband
I was talking with some ladies a while ago when the conversation led to our role as our husband’s helper. It was a good discussion with friends who have strong marriages that have lasted decades. There were some who shared … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Roles In Marriage, Submission, The Gospel & Marriage, Wives
Tagged Christ, Christian, conversation, Elyse Fitzpatrick, God, Helper by Design, Husband, Lord, marriage, relationship, Submission in Marriage
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GYRO Week 12 – Cinco de Mayo es Romantico
Here’s our GYRO Date night idea reposted from May, 5, 2010. We’re a couple days late – sorry. Hopefully you can still make time to celebrate this Mexican National holiday! Ole! Since today is Cinco de Mayo – the Mexican … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Dates, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas, Free Dates, Fun Dates, GYRO Challenge, Holidays, Romance in Marriage, romantic date nights, Romantic Ideas, Unique Dates
Tagged Battle of Puebla, Cinco de Mayo, Cinco de Mayo date idea, Cooking, Holiday, Home, Mexico, Puebla, United States
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A Short Love Story – Vito’s Coffee Shop
Today I want to share with you a short story I wrote years ago. With Memorial Day the end of this month, it seems the right time. Vito’s Coffee Shop The day began like any other; after doing a once … Continue reading
Does Your Wife Know All The Little Things You Love About Her?
This week we are joining the CMBA conversation with Paul Byerly of The Generous Husband blog. He shared the lyrics to a song that he heard on the radio titled Little Things, by One Direction. He ended his post by asking … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Husbands, Intimacy, Music, Romance, Romance in Marriage, romancing your wife
Tagged Arts, Little Things, Love song, Lyrics, Music, One Direction, Rock and Pop, YouTube
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What’s Your Filter?
I love taking photographs of anything and everything. I drive Tom crazy because I like taking pictures of what we’re eating as well, and he has to wait while his food gets cold. I like to think of myself as … Continue reading
The Romantic Vineyard 