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.

6 Questions To Evaluate The State Of Your Union

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Debi Walter

It’s January, but more surprising than that–it’s 2019! It seems like yesterday when we were concerned about Y2K. We blink and time flies by at record pace. Yet it stays the same. Seconds turn to minutes. Minutes turn to hours. … Continue reading →

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One Of My Favorite Things

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Debi Walter

I love discovering the story behind songs I love. Tor Constantino, a friend we have come to know through blogging, asked his FB friends to share their favorite Christmas Carol. I was surprised at how many chose my favorite song … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Defer and Prefer Your Spouse This Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Debi Walter

If you have managed to open this post, you most likely have a minute to spare this Christmas Eve. Congratulations! Let me encourage you in this minute to make the most of this time. Pause. Breathe. Remember why we celebrate … Continue reading →

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Focus On Thanksgiving This Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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What We Didn’t Know Going In To Our Marriage

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Step Up To Greatness

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Are You Hunkered Down?

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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It’s December – Enjoy

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Debi Walter
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Date Night Challenge 2018 – The Letter “W”

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Date Night Challenge 2018 – The Letter “X” – Xtra Special Advent Calendar

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Thank Full

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Marriage Fertilizer

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter “V”

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Countdown Sale Day One

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Debi Walter
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10th Blogiversary Calls For A Countdown Sale

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter “U”

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Erasing Your Spouse

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Have You Been Nudged?

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Is Your Marriage Like This?

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Debi Walter

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 →

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