Author Archives: Debi Walter

About 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 40 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.

No Tricks—All Treats This Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Debi Walter

I’ve started to write a post several times and my mind goes blank. Life has been unpredictable this year, and it keeps coming at us. Our youngest daughter gave birth to her first baby at 24 weeks and 5 days … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Endurance Level in Marriage?

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Debi Walter

Life has made it very difficult for me to work out on a consistent basis. I do it just enough to be really sore afterwards–for days. My endurance is lacking. How do I increase my endurance? By doing what I … Continue reading →

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Introducing Simon and Eden

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Debi Walter

Tom and I have enjoyed the new series on the life and ministry of Jesus titled, The Chosen. If you haven’t seen it yet, we highly recommend it. It’s unlike any production of this nature. It provides insight into the … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – Constrained or Compromised?

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Debi Walter

Originally posted March 2011 Driving down the road they stand as deformed sentinels declaring to everyone, “I was here first!”  Yet progress moves forward without regard for the hows, whys or who’s in the way.  I’m talking about beautiful trees … Continue reading →

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What’s The Big Deal About Marriage Anyway?

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Debi Walter

Marriage. It seems to be old-fashioned to many in our culture. Kind of a romantic gesture that is optional for co-habitating couples, but not necessary. I’ve heard some say, “Marriage is just a piece of paper that doesn’t prove anything. … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Marriage Check Up

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Debi Walter

Tension. Every marriage faces it. It comes from no where and sometimes settles so thick you could cut it with a knife. Many use words instead, which cuts deeper and always leaves a scar. Pandemics are like a boiler keeping … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Expectations

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Debi Walter

Have you ever been caught off guard by unrealistic or unfair expectation of your spouse? Have you ever been surprised that you even had expectations? I have, sadly, and I regret what I put Tom through. Thankfully I have a … Continue reading →

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10 Habits of Highly Romantic Couples

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Debi Walter

Romance is simply thinking of your spouse above all others when it comes to time, attention, generosity and kindness. Your spouse should never feel that they come in second place to your other priorities. Of course there are seasons when … Continue reading →

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Praying Reveals The Heart

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Debi Walter

I remember a time in our marriage where we rarely prayed aloud together. It wasn’t that we didn’t want to, just that life was often too loud to even think of it. And once we got in the habit it … Continue reading →

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Make Your Home Welcoming To Others

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Debi Walter

We have all been spending lots of time in our homes lately. It’s easy to neglect things because you no longer see them as visitors do. So this post is an encouragement to look at your home with fresh eyes. … Continue reading →

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Bookends Of Our Marriage

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Debi Walter

Bookends. Their sole purpose is to hold up the books standing in-between them. You can have a bookshelf without bookends, but they won’t stand tall. Most likely they will fall over as mine always do. Bookends come in all sizes … Continue reading →

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Looking Outward Together

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Debi Walter

We spend much of our posts talking about how to make your relationship stronger to last through the years. This requires intentionality in pursuing intimacy with your spouse—spiritual, emotional, physical, as well as cherishing each other. This will make your … Continue reading →

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Five Cooking Dates to Make Your Mouth Water

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Debi Walter

Tom and I love to cook. We love to cook for each other, and we love to cook together. When we had our kitchen renovated the designer laid out our kitchen to make the best use of space for us … Continue reading →

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The Annoying Hiccups of Marriage

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Debi Walter

In this season of quarantines being relaxed and then restricted again, it can become disconcerting. But let’s remember the one constant in our life…our marriage. Whatever restrictions we face, we are in this together. Hiccups and all! Two are better … Continue reading →

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Making Memories That Last

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Debi Walter

I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been on a retreat with several of my dear friends. I am learning to be present wherever I am, and last week I was present with them and with the Lord who … Continue reading →

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A Marriage Many Will Never Know

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Debi Walter

You may have heard the news about Kelly Clarkson and her husband, Brandon Blackstock, divorcing. She filed for a divorce following the quarantine stating irreconcilable differences. It’s a known fact that celebrities have a harder time keeping the knot tied … Continue reading →

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Memories That Make Scents

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Debi Walter

It has been proven that our sense of smell triggers our memories more so than any other sense. I’m not sure why, but I agree. With one whiff of orange blossoms I am taken back to my grandparent’s orange groves … Continue reading →

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Five Things To Do When You’re Bothered, Bummed and Blue

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Debi Walter

On March 17th our lives came to a screeching halt. No more meetings; no more friends gathering; no more church services together; no more date nights to our favorite places; no more life as we had known it. At first … Continue reading →

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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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7 Steps To Communicate Your Love in a Memorable Way

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Debi Walter

“With every look at you a thousand memories flood my mind.” Tom said these words recently as I was relaxing, reading a magazine. It made me pause and look him in the eyes. I knew he meant them because of … Continue reading →

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