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.

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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Happy Hour

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Debi Walter

It’s time to share some of our favorite reads from the past week. Enjoy… Christian Communicators Worldwide 35 Questions for Maturing a Christian Marriage – I happened upon this website with these excellent questions, and each one could lead to … Continue reading →

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Local Date Night Gems – The Meatball Stoppe

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Debi Walter

Tom is Italian and his love language is spelled FOOD, so this date was going to be memorable. At least that was my hope. The Meatball Stoppe Located on Goldenrod Road, we had a long drive to get there, but … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour + A Message From Us

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Debi Walter

This week is a big one in our lives. We published a new book that we are excited to finally offer to you. And we celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary tomorrow. How grateful we are to God and to our … Continue reading →

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2018 Date Night Challenge – “F” Date

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Debi Walter

I had so many grand ideas for this date, but FAIL was not one of them. Once again, I’m sharing our FAILS with you, so you can realize that date nights have to be FLEXIBLE. But I must admit this … Continue reading →

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Is Your Marriage All In?

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Debi Walter

There is growing tendency in newly married couples to stay independent financially, socially and emotionally. This is cause for great concern. Let me explain… When we said, I Do, we were committing to a new way of life. We were … Continue reading →

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Our New Book – Cherishing Us

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Debi Walter

Our book is now available! This has been in our hearts for years. We have shared snippets with you on social media, but now you can have Healthy Marriage Tips within reach. Cherishing Us is a compilation of 365 marriage … Continue reading →

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Cherishing Us – A New Resource to Help Your Marriage Grow

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Debi Walter

I close my eyes and I can see The world that’s waiting up for me That I call my own Through the dark, through the door Through where no one’s been before But it feels like home I can’t hear … Continue reading →

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