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Monthly Archives: March 2025
Time to Kneel
Tom and I have had projects on our to-do list for years that we simply haven’t made or had the time to accomplish well. Things that living in the same home for 32 years demand, e.g. cleaning out and organizing … Continue reading
Foodie Friday – Lobster Stock and Bisque
Tom and I enjoy watching cooking competitions and shows on TV. I have learned some valuable things for my growth in culinary skills. Ha! Typing that sounds so strange. When we got married I didn’t know how to cook, but … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Alton Brown, Andrew Zimmern, Foodie Fridays, Lobster bisque, Lobster stock, recipes
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Conscience
Conscience. The place where the Holy calls the lowly. Only those who are lowly hear the whispers of the Holy. Conscience. The tender place where God speaks and we bow tender in adoration. Conscience. Marriage is built on truth and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Keeping It Real
Tagged Conscience, Healthy Marriage, Humility, Maturity
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Not Helpful
Has someone who was supposed to do something for you or a loved one ever let you down? Did the situation not resolve with the ending you wanted? I’m certain we have all experienced such disappointments in life and in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Forgiveness, Keeping It Real
Tagged communication, not helpful, Resolving Conflict
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Foodie Fridays – Stuffed Potatoes Supreme
This week we traveled to GA to be with our granddaughter for her 11th birthday. As tradition would have it, her dinner was prepared according to her taste. She has always had a mature palette—how many 6 year olds love … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Foodie Fridays, stuffed potatoes supreme
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Vintage Post – Physical Intimacy
Originally published 2019 Some may call this Sexual Intimacy, but we believe Physical Intimacy more accurately describes this part of marriage. This kind of intimacy encompasses so much more than having sexual relations. Physical touch and expression throughout the day … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Intimacy, Keeping It Real, Physical, Vintage Posts
Tagged Physical intimacy, Sexual intimacy, Sheet Music
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
It’s a day of good food, parades and laughter. Why not celebrate together tonight? You could… Watch a movie set in Ireland. Or enjoy a good comedian, like Nate Bargatze. Go to an Irish Pub or restaurant. Play Trivia. Make … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Holidays, Spring Date Ideas
Tagged Romantic Ideas, St. Patrick's Day
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Foodie Fridays – Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
There are some recipes I’ve had so long I don’t remember where I found it. This recipe is one of them. It is comfort food for our family, and hopefully for your’s too. First, buy a good quality ham—we buy … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged comfort food, family favorites, Foodie Fridays, recipes, scalloped potatoes and ham
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Worship
Last night as we were about to turn off the lights and go to bed, Tom said, “Let’s play one worship song.” I sat down ready to enjoy these few moments together focused on Jesus. He hit his playlist not … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Music, Worship
Tagged Brandon Lake, Gratitude lyrics, Spiritual Intimacy, Worship
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Foodie Fridays – Classic French Toast
I am not the only one who loves to cook in our home. Tom has his specialties that are his alone to make—French Toast being one of them. The day Tom proposed to me he took me out for breakfast. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged food traditions, French Toast, Recipe
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Fresh Eyes
It is spring in Florida and it is invigorating. The birds are especially loud this time of year. They are busy preparing their nests. With the focus on our home in Monday’s post, it has given me fresh eyes for … Continue reading
There’s No Place Like It
Having just returned from celebrating our anniversary, we are freshly aware of how much we love coming home. It doesn’t matter how nice the place is we visited; there comes a point when we both just want to be home. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life, Testimonies
Tagged Home, There’s no place like it
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