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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
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Intimacy, Newlyweds, Seasons of Life, Sexual Intimacy
Tagged asking good questions, questions open the door to deeper intimacy, Sexual intimacy, wedding night fear
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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
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5 Women – 1 Marriage – And Now This!
My husband shares often that he has been married to five different women, but only one marriage. People always look baffled and/or shocked when he says this. But it’s true. What he means is that over the course of our … Continue reading
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Happy Hour
We haven’t shared some of our favorites in a while. So this week we’re focusing on Fall Date Ideas we’ve come across. Enjoy… Les and Leslie Parrot 10 Romantic Fall Dates With Your Spouse 10 Cool Weather Ideas To Warm … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Happy Hour, Romance in Marriage
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Until Death Parts Us
I am emotional and have often been led astray by them. I’m grateful for the influence my husband has had on me in this area of my life. He has helped me see that my emotions aren’t bad; they are … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Death and Grieving, Seasons of Life
Tagged Craig Stafford, Grieving, legacy, Until Death Parts Us
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2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter ‘S”
Some letters are easier to plan dates around than others. This one was super easy and always a favorite of ours. SUNRISE, SEA, SUN, SAND AND SEAFOOD Living near the beach this one is a date we enjoy often, but … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Date Night Challenge, Alphabet Dates, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Outdoor Dates
Tagged Alphabet Dates, Date Night Ideas
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We Have A Winner!
The winner of our Cherish Your Spouse, Giveaway is…Helen! Congratulations! Please email us your address so we can get these books sent to you right away. Thank you to all who took the time to intentionally answer this all-important question, … Continue reading
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Have You Entered Our Giveaway?
We want to give away a Cherish Your Spouse package that includes a copy of Gary Thomas’ book, Cherish, and a copy of our book, Cherishing Us – 365 Healthy Tips from The Romantic Vineyard. How to enter: 1. Comment … Continue reading
Posted in Cherish Your Spouse Giveaway, Cherishing, Christian Marriage
Tagged Cherishing Us, Cherishing Your Spouse, Gary Thomas
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A Personal Marriage Designer (and a Cherish Your Spouse Giveaway)i
When Tom and I began The Romantic Vineyard nearly a decade ago (where has the time gone?), we chose the title because we had no better words to describe our passion–romance in marriage. This has been our calling in life … Continue reading
Posted in Cherish Your Spouse Giveaway, Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Contests
Tagged Cherish, Contests, Gary Thomas
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2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter “R”
Tom planned for us to enjoy some R & R on this date, and I must say it was all that and more! We went to ROCK Springs for a RIVER tour in a transparent kayak. We RELAXED on the … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Date Night Challenge, Alphabet Dates, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Outdoor Dates
Tagged Get Up and Go Tours, Kayaking, King’s Landing, Rock Springs, Summer Date Ideas, The Letter “R” Date
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A Gift to Avoid Drift
For my birthday this year Tom has committed to work out with me at home. He went so far and quit his gym membership too, so I knew he was serious. I am excited for this new chapter in our … Continue reading
2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter “Q”
I remember the last time we did the alphabet dates I had the letter “Q” as well. Can I just say I think I should get extra points since this letter is so difficult? But I’m Quite happy to say… … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Date Night Challenge, Alphabet Dates, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Encouraging Your Spouse, resources
Tagged Andrew Murray, C.S. Lewis, Favorite Authors, great Quotes, Paul David Tripp, Randy Alcorn
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Wake Up Call
This has been a difficult week for our church family. A dear friend and long time member of our church had a massive heart attack last Tuesday morning. They were just enjoying normal life when this crisis hit them unexpectedly. … Continue reading
This One Practice Produces Change
In our last post we talked about the detriment it is to have a condemning spirit towards your spouse. Today we want to talk about the antidote. In the Christian life the antidote to a condemning spirit is a grateful … Continue reading
Here Comes The Judge
Our pastor preached on Romans 8 this past Sunday. It was a good reminder of the freedom we have in Christ, and an encouragement to no longer live in condemnation. He said something at the end though, that made me … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Conflict, Keeping It Real
Tagged Condemnation, Conflict in Marriage, Critical Judgments, Romans 8
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Marriage Creed
We visited a church yesterday while staying with our daughter and her husband in Arkansas. In the lobby they had their creed on display for all to see. It was captivating and encouraged discussion. This caused me to consider what … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Growing Strong Marriages, Purpose
Tagged marriage creed, Purpose in marriage
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2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter “P”
Tom planned something that I love to do on this date–go to a PLAY. This one was The Wiz, one I had not seen before. Being an avid fan of The Wizard of Oz, I was really looking forward to … Continue reading
Posted in 2018 Date Night Challenge, Alphabet Dates, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas
Tagged Alphabet Dates, Banner Elk Date Ideas, Lees-McRae Summer Theater, Liamani Segura, The Letter P, The Wiz
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A Closer Look at What Bores You
Living life with the same person becomes familiar as it should over time. But when the familiar becomes boring this can be the sign there is something else at play. Jon Bloom wrote an excellent article on the Desiring God … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Difficulty, Finding Joy, Growing Strong Marriages, Troubled Marriage
Tagged Boredom, Desiring God Ministries, G.K. Chesterton, I don’t care, Jon Bloom, Marriage problems
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2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter “O”
I struggled with planning this date because I wanted to do something different that Tom would enjoy. Of course there are the obvious “O’s” from which one could choose, but like I said I wanted something fun and unique. Then … Continue reading
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