Author Archives: Debi Walter

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About Debi Walter

Tom and Debi have been sharing encouragements through their blogs for many years. Marriage, Reading God's Word and documenting family history is our focus. Growing in our relationship with the Lord is primary in all we say, write or do. We are grateful for all who desire to join us in the same endeavors.

Fresh Mercy

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Debi Walter

It’s been a season like no other in our marriage. So many challenges hitting one right after another. We have barely been able to catch our breath. Maybe you are feeling much the same way. Now that life is starting … Continue reading →

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One More “Let’s Be” to Practice

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Debi Walter

I’ve been surprised that I haven’t written more during the quarantine. One would think that a writer writes, and only needs time to do so. And that is true, unless you are practicing this final “let’s be”. Let’s be present. … Continue reading →

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“Let’s Be” These 8 Things Towards Our Spouse

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Debi Walter

How are you doing in the area of kindness towards your spouse? These have been trying times for everyone and none are affected more by our discontent than our spouse. I have noticed this in my own heart, which has … Continue reading →

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Ten Ways to Not Waste This Time in Marriage

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Debi Walter

None of us expected this, but here we are. It has been the strangest worldwide event in my lifetime. We have been sheltering in place for a couple of months now, and social distancing whenever we venture out. Always going … Continue reading →

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The Orlando Blessing

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Debi Walter

I was born and raised in Orlando. I am privileged to still call it home. When Tom and I were married in 1979 I moved with him to another city in Florida for the first 18 months of our life … Continue reading →

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“Tap In” with Intention

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Debi Walter

We are watching a series on Hulu titled, Alone, (on the History channel if you have cable). It’s a reality show that takes it to the next level of all other reality shows. Ten people, trained in survival skills who … Continue reading →

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It’s Virtually Impossible to Not Have Fun

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Debi Walter

We recently had a great family night that helped make the distance between us seem insignificant. We scheduled a Zoom call and then used Jackbox.TV to play party games together. It was so much fun, we thought it would be … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Conflict in Marriage

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Debi Walter

This post was originally published on our church’s website. We want to share it here as well. It is unavoidable in marriage. How we deal with conflict makes all the difference in how healthy and strong our marriage becomes.  There … Continue reading →

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Good Seeds That Yield A Healthy Marriage

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Debi Walter

Questions, good questions, help a marriage grow strong and mature. Think of a good question like a seed. It is sown on the soil of your marriage in the hopes of creating new life. You watch. You listen. You wait … Continue reading →

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Separate Together

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Debi Walter

Social Distancing Does Not Apply Inside Your Home We have had several people ask us about how social distancing applies in marriage. Our answer is–it doesn’t! We share everything as husband and wife–let nothing put asunder. However, there is one … Continue reading →

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A Day Is Just Another Day Unless We Make It Special

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Debi Walter

Now that we are home, all day, every day, it’s easy to lose track of what day it is. For someone who enjoys planning, this is a challenge. I made a decision to add variety to our days by changing … Continue reading →

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Just Another Day Sheltering In Place

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Debi Walter

We are really enjoying our time together at home during this crisis, and we are grateful to be in good health. But four weeks in and we’re having to get creative with our time. So far we have: Walked daily … Continue reading →

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How Will We Respond In Crisis? The Choice Is Ours

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Debi Walter

Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash[/caption] Today is a guest post by Sheri Bybee Mitchell with Good Job, Mama on Facebook. I met her a while ago after she left an excellent, thought-provoking comment on a post. Since she doesn’t … Continue reading →

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To Love and Cherish

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Debi Walter

We were asked to share the following post with our church family. We wanted to share it with you as well… Most of us included this line in our marriage vows. And if you are like us, you have probably … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – Emoceans

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Debi Walter

(Originally posted April 8, 2017) We’ve had a front row seat to the magnificent ocean off the coast of Mexico all week long. It has been a soothing rhythm providing peace to our souls.  I was praying and God reminded … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour – Five Friday Favorites

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Debi Walter

We  haven’t shared a Happy Hour post in a long time. We thought since we’re all home now, we could use some encouragement for our marriages. Here is what many of our dear friends from the Christian Marriage Bloggers Association … Continue reading →

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Living History – What Will Be Remembered?

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Debi Walter

I know we are all in the midst of biggest crisis we’ve ever faced in my lifetime–and I’m 60. It is unprecedented, which adds to the temptation to be anxious. In times like this it is good to pause and … Continue reading →

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Patiently Waiting And Watching

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Debi Walter

Spring. It’s the time when I brave my rose hedge (thorns) to prune it to half it’s size. It is always difficult to start because they look healthy, but they’re not. They need to be cut back to grow healthier … Continue reading →

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Will You Pray With Us?

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Debi Walter

Today is Sunday. The day most of us are used to a very different routine–getting up and ready to go to our local church to fellowship with friends, worship God and hear the preached Word. But today most of us … Continue reading →

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10 Ways To Avoid Cabin Fever

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Debi Walter

Cabin fever is the term used for those who can’t leave their house. In our current crisis brought on by COVID-19, we must be smart and prepare. However, that doesn’t mean we have to forego pursuing our spouse. In fact, … Continue reading →

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