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Debi Walter
Face it, marriage is hard work. But when cultivated daily the fruit produced will satisfy for a lifetime. We're here to help with ideas and encouragement along the way. Having been married 36 years and counting, we share what we've learned with practical tips, Biblical Truths, Date night ideas to help you plow your own vineyard for God's glory.
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Author Archives: Debi Walter
Focus On Thanksgiving This Christmas
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday for many reasons. The main one is it is the only holiday that isn’t bombarded with commercialism. Thanksgiving is the one day set aside where we pause and reflect on the blessings we have been … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Christmas, Holidays, Thankfulness
Tagged Christmas, Holidays, Merry Thanksgiving Christmas
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What We Didn’t Know Going In To Our Marriage
When we said our marriage vows we had no idea of what lay ahead of us. We didn’t know… In our first year we would move to the one city neither of us wanted to live. I would face health … Continue reading
Step Up To Greatness
President George H.W. Bush has been honored well in his death by family, friends and even foes. I’m grateful that we, as Americans, haven’t lost our dignity in showing honor to whom honor is due. It has been refreshing to … Continue reading
Are You Hunkered Down?
We have been watching the weather forecast for Northwestern North Carolina. They are predicting a huge winter storm to hit the area this weekend. We have friends who are taking their family to our cabin for a week, and they … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict
Tagged Conflict t in Marriage, Healthy Marriage, Hunkered Down, marriage, Winter Storms
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It’s December – Enjoy
Posted in Christian Marriage, Christmas, Finding Joy, Holidays, humor
Tagged Children tell the Christmas story, humor, The Christmas Story
Date Night Challenge 2018 – The Letter “W”
What a better way to celebrate this date than WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND. Being at our cabin this was easier for us than when we’re in Orlando. Tom took me to Sugar Mountain Ski Resort to watch the skiers … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Date Night Challenge, Alphabet Dates, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas
Tagged Alphabet Dates, Date Night Ideas, the letter “w”, W
Date Night Challenge 2018 – The Letter “X” – Xtra Special Advent Calendar
I love it when November has an extra week after Thanksgiving. It makes it easier to transition from one big holiday to the next. If you’re like us, it’s easy for our marriage to take a back seat to all … Continue reading
Thank Full
As I write we are on the road heading to our daughter’s home for Thanksgiving. Much has changed in our lives over the past 10 years, and Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated in the same way as we did for years! Parents … Continue reading
Posted in Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Holidays, thanksgiving
Tagged Thank Full, thanksgiving
Marriage Fertilizer
Two years ago I inherited my late Mother-in-law’s Christmas cactus. It was small and in a temporary container when I brought it home from her house. But the blooms were beautiful. I knew it had potential to be more than … Continue reading
Posted in Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Cherishing Us, Countdown Sale, Marriage fertilizer, Marriage Tips
2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter “V”
For our “V” date we decided to VOLUNTEER. This is a great way to invest in your marriage while giving to a cause that interests both of you. Tom and I had the privilege of VOLUNTEERING for our state elections … Continue reading
10th Blogiversary Calls For A Countdown Sale
Where were you 10 years ago? Tom and I embarked on our blogging journey a decade ago thinking it was primarily for our friends and church family to use and enjoy. But God had bigger plans in store. He intended … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Purpose
Tagged 10th blogiversary, Cherishing Us, Countdown Sale
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2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter “U”
It’s been a while since we’ve posted about our date challenge. That’s due to the fact that the two letters for October were a “challenge” to plan. I had an unexpected trip to GA to help our youngest daughter who … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Date Night Challenge, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas
Tagged marriage, pondering life, unplugged
Erasing Your Spouse
Have you ever shared something with your spouse and realized they hadn’t heard a word you said? Either they were distracted by their gadgets or the TV, but it was obvious they weren’t listening to you. If we’re honest we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Priorities
Tagged Being intentional, communication, Don’t be an eraser, marriage
Have You Been Nudged?
This morning as I was getting ready I felt a nudge from the Lord. I was compelled to tell Tom how grateful I am for the way he takes care of our finances. He is faithful in this area and … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Cherishing, Christian Marriage
Tagged Cherish, faithful, grateful, Have You Ever Been Nudged?, nudged
A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes
The title of this post is a famous line from a Disney movie, Cinderella. But it begs the question, what do you dream of? This is the kind of question that makes for a great date. I’ll never forget sitting … Continue reading
Is Your Marriage Like This?
It seems more and more couples are sharing with us the current lack of health in their marriage. We can see the pain and disappointment in their eyes. It grieves us because we know this is not how marriage is … Continue reading
2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter “T”
We are a bit behind on our monthly date challenge, but that hasn’t deterred us from pressing on. Tom, who happens to be my favorite “T” planned a special afternoon TEA for me at a local TEA shop. I am … Continue reading
Have You Ever Asked Your Spouse This?
Yesterday we had lunch with friends and this question came up… When have you been the most afraid? It was a good question that led to an hour-long discussion involving lots of emotion. Some had had near-death experiences involving themselves … Continue reading
Vintage Post – Clinging Vines
The Clinging Vine The image was clear the minute I read the sign, “The Clinging Vine”. It was one of those signs where a business sponsors a certain section of road in order to keep it clean from trash. It … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged clinging vines, grape vines, Kudzu