Author Archives: Debi Walter

Unknown's avatar

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.

To Do Or Not Do, That’s The Question

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Debi Walter

This Saturday is February 1st. It’s hard to believe we are already one month in to the New Year. And we are fast approaching one of my favorite holidays–Valentine’s Day. I love this day because our tradition is for me … Continue reading →

Posted in Cherishing, Contests, Holidays, romancing your spouse, Romancing Your Valentine 2020, Romantic Ideas, Valentine's Day | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Five Friday Favorites – Savory Soup Recipes From Our Kitchen To Yours

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Debi Walter

Tom and I enjoy cooking. We are often in the kitchen making something for us both to enjoy. We also love having friends over with whom to share our culinary creations. It’s a fun hobby. As we’ve shared before, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates, Five Friday Favorites, Winter Date Ideas | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Twisted Words

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Debi Walter

Have you ever said something to your spouse and the reaction they gave was unexpected? You realize that they didn’t hear what you said in the way you meant them too. A miscommunication is hanging in the air and you … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Do You Connect In This Way?

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Debi Walter

How well do you understand what your spouse does at their job day in and day out? Today is Monday, the start of another work week. Your spouse most likely spends the majority of the work week doing their job … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Intellectual, Intimacy | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Physical Intimacy – Do You Dare?

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Debi Walter

In all our years of mentoring marriages we’ve discovered personally how difficult it is for most couples to talk about sexual intimacy. This complicates an already tender topic in many ways. Imagine you’ve taken a new job, an entry-level position … Continue reading →

Posted in Conflict, Intimacy, Physical | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

27 Years And Still Hiding The Weight Of It All

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Debi Walter

We have lived in our home for over 27 years. We have some wonderful memories and some we would rather forget. But all of it is proof that we have lived our life here in this place we call home. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Keeping It Real, Priorities | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Twenty Questions to Ring in 2020

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Debi Walter

For the past four years I have chosen one word to focus on in the New Year in lieu of a list of resolutions. This past year my word was faith, and did God ever teach me what faith looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Growing Strong Marriages, New Year's Eve, Winter Date Ideas | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

It’s A Wonderful, Wild Life (Drive, that is!)

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Debi Walter

Tom and I woke to an empty home yesterday for the first time in 38 years–when we first became parents. But we weren’t alone. God met us in special ways throughout the days leading up to Christmas. Our kids kept … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Christmas, Date Night Ideas, Free Dates, Holidays, Orlando Date Ideas, Outdoor Dates | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Physical Intimacy – Unwrap Yourself

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Debi Walter

One of the best gifts you can give your spouse is yourself. As Gary Thomas says often, “Your wife is your Eve–the only woman in the world created by God for you. In the same way, your husband is your … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Christmas, Holidays, Intimacy, Physical, Sexual Intimacy | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Debi Walter

We wanted to take a moment to wish you and your spouse a Merry Christmas. May you find moments in the midst of the busyness to cherish each other in special ways. Be present where you are, and savor the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage | Tagged | 2 Comments

‘‘Tis The Season” Means More To Us This Year

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Debi Walter

This has become a God-ordained season of reflection. A time to pause and remember all that has transpired in our family at Christmastime through the years. I remember many hardships and sorrows as well as joys and laughter that have … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Christmas, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Physical Intimacy – Now That’s A Great Question

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Debi Walter

How often should sexual intimacy happen in a healthy marriage? I emphasize healthy marriage because troubled marriages have to fix the areas in need of attention before they hope to see improvement in the bedroom. Of course there are exceptions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages, Intimacy, Physical, Sexual Intimacy | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Road Trip Romance

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Debi Walter

Tom and I find ourselves on the road a lot these days. We are heading home today after two weeks visiting our kids and some friends. 2500 miles accumulated on the odometer and hours of time to talk. We’ve discovered … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Emotional, Encouraging Your Spouse, Intimacy, Romance in Marriage, Romantic Ideas, Romantic Vacation Ideas | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Physical Intimacy – Three Aspects of a Healthy Sex Life

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Debi Walter

Three of the most important aspects of a healthy physical relationship is a willingness to be vulnerable, honest and trustworthy with each other. * Vulnerable Dr. Leman says, “Most men don’t realize, psychologically, how vulnerable a naked woman can feel. … Continue reading →

Posted in communication, Growing Strong Marriages, Intimacy, Physical | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Gratefulness Abounds

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Debi Walter

This morning I awoke with the realization that the holidays are here. And not just in the stores–they don’t count since they began before Halloween; Our home is decked out for Christmas with a bit of Thanksgiving strewn about. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Holidays, Intimacy, Spiritual, thanksgiving | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Physical Intimacy – The Sexual Rule Book

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Debi Walter

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 are what enhances … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Intimacy, Physical | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

One Key To Growing Strong Marriages

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Debi Walter

Last night we celebrated the end of our 8th Marriage Community Group. We have dreamt for years of having couples into our home for the sole purpose of building stronger marriages. What began in 2016 as a beta group, has … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Thankfulness | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Intimacy In Marriage: Our Poll Results

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Debi Walter

It’s been three months since we asked you to take a poll letting us know one or two areas where your marriage is most in need. We had a great response, thank you! Our Current Need For Marriage Help poll … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Emotional, Growing Strong Marriages, Intimacy | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Can I Be Honest?

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Debi Walter

I recently talked with a wife who said she was finally in a place in their marriage where she could be honest with her husband. They didn’t have a bad marriage. But they had settled and weren’t working to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, communication, Emotional, Growing Strong Marriages, Intimacy | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Near Miss

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Debi Walter

Sometimes we have a near miss and don’t even realize it, but not this time. This time I happened to be looking out our window at 35,000′ when a Southwest Jet flew by our window going in the opposite direction. … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Conflict | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Near Miss