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.

The Power of Influence

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Debi Walter

If I were to ask you, “Who do you influence the most in your life? In your marriage?” Would you have a quick answer? I believe it would do us well to consider the answer for knowing WHOM we influence … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Debi Walter
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2018 Date Night Challenge – “I” Date

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Debi Walter

This date came about fairly easily. It was my turn to plan, and there happened to be a new movie I wanted to see. It doesn’t always work this way, but when it does–go for it!! I Can Only Imagine … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – Grace Given Brings Peace

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Debi Walter

(Originally posted on April, 21, 2010) It is late. It has been one of those nights where I am filled with emotions I don’t understand, much less expect my husband to understand.   Yet I try.  I strive to communicate honestly, … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Debi Walter
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Going, Not Knowing

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Debi Walter

On this Easter Sunday I’m reminded of another Easter. 1985. It was our last Sunday in the church where Tom and I met. This was the place where we had memorized so many scriptures because the senior pastor’s wife was … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Easter – The Motivation For All We Do

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Debi Walter
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Happy Hour

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Debi Walter

Gary Thomas Taking Action – this post is challenging and practical for wives, but it also can apply to husbands if you change the gender as you read. Here is a quote to whet your appetite for more: Your future … Continue reading →

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2018 Date Night Challenge – The Letter “H”

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Debi Walter

Our “H”date began by going to lunch at one of Orlando’s best places for HOT DOGS. I found it by looking on Yelp, a great date night resource! Sausage Shack, located on HANNIBAL SQUARE in Winter Park. Next, we went … Continue reading →

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13 Ways To Show Honor To Your Spouse

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Debi Walter

Tonight is our marriage community group, one of my favorite nights of the week. We are going through Gary Thomas’ book, Cherish, and learning so much. This week’s focus is on honoring your spouse. Honor. It’s not a word we … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday #11

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Debi Walter
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Is Your Marriage Self-Insured?

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Debi Walter

Last September we took a direct hit by Hurricane Irma. Considering all the damage many experienced, ours was minimal.  It wasn’t until January when we had a week of rain that we discovered our roof was leaking. Tom called our … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Debi Walter

It’s our favorite part of the week when we share with you the blog posts of others worth sharing. Take some time this weekend to read them. Your marriage will thank you. Gospel Connections 3 Little Foxes – A dear … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – What Would Your Epitaph Say?

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Debi Walter

(This post was originally published on August 6, 2013.) If we could plan to meet for coffee one afternoon, I’m sure we would talk about normal everyday kinds of things. But there would be a moment when the conversation turned … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday #10

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Debi Walter

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Cherishing Your Spouse by Supporting Their Interests

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Debi Walter

One of the things I appreciate about my husband is the way he supports me in my interests. It’s no surprise that I enjoy writing. This is an area where Tom has no personal interest, but he makes room for … Continue reading →

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2018 Date Night Challenge – “G” Date

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Debi Walter

This was such a fun date that Tom planned for us. He took me to Disney’s EPCOT Flower and GARDEN show and the displays were stunning. I love flowers. Seeing them all manicured and arranged like only Disney can do … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Add Your Caption

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Debi Walter
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The Difference Deference Makes

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Debi Walter

Today’s marriage tip from our new book, Cherishing Us, reminds us of the benefit there is in deferring to our spouse. March 13: Defer to your spouse as much as you are able. This is good for your marriage and … Continue reading →

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5 Ways To Avoid Marriage Block

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Debi Walter

I’m a member of a writer’s group that celebrates it’s 15th anniversary today. We jokingly call our group “Writer’s Block” because I’m sad to say that more often than not this is what we are experiencing. 😩 Writer’s Block, in … Continue reading →

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