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.

3 Ways Easter Makes A Difference In Marriage

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Debi Walter

Easter is without a doubt the most important date on the calendar for Christians, because if there was no Easter, Christmas would have no meaning. But Easter occurred and this informs our marriage that we have hope. Hope that there … Continue reading →

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Monday Date Night Prompts – A Night (Day) at the Museum

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Debi Walter

This past week we went to a local museum that we’ve known about for years, but had never visited. And it just so happened we went on a day with free admission!  Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden did not … Continue reading →

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Monday Date Night Prompts – Skyward

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Debi Walter

I am a Florida native and have grown up with the Space Program in my backyard. I have many precious memories watching rockets, space shuttles and satellites being launched into orbit. As an added bonus, we have a great view … Continue reading →

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Emoceans

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Debi Walter

We’ve had a front row seat to the magnificent ocean off the coast of Mexico all week long. It has been a soothing rhythm providing peace to our souls.  I was praying and God reminded me how much the ocean … Continue reading →

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Monday Date Night Prompts – Explore

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Debi Walter

  The weather is beautiful this time of year for most places. But Florida outdoes herself in the Spring, if I say so myself. Tom and I drove to the other side of town this past weekend to check out … Continue reading →

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10 Questions for Oldyweds About Romance

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Debi Walter

You’re most likely familiar with the Newlywed Game. It’s where couples married under a year are asked questions separately to see how well they know each other. Paul Byerly has challenged Christian Marriage Bloggers to post 10 questions about any topic … Continue reading →

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Monday Date Night Prompts

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Debi Walter

If you’ve read our blog long, you know that Monday has always been our date night–for as long as I can remember. We chose Mondays because it was our pastor’s day off and no church meetings were ever scheduled on … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Debi Walter

I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted up some of my favorite marriage blog posts from the week, and I’m sorry. It’s certainly not because there aren’t any I’d recommend. On the contrary! There are so many excellent Christian … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention To The Nudges

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Debi Walter

Nudges.  They are easy to miss if we’re not paying attention. A couple of weeks ago, Tom and I were watching television, and saw a commercial for chocolate chip cookies. He commented how good those looked. (nudge) I got up … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of a Crimson Stained Marriage

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Debi Walter

Photo Credit: Monterey Bay Aquarium of Hess Winery, Napa Valley, CA The year was predicted to yield a bumper crop, a winemaker’s dream. The vines had experienced near perfect growing conditions all summer, and harvest was just beginning. At 3:20a. … Continue reading →

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When Marriage Is No Longer Fun

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Debi Walter

If you’ve been married longer than a few months you’ve most likely come to this place. Marriage for a lifetime covers the whole gamut of life experiences: the good, the boring, and the horrible. Your marriage is no exception. Knowing … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 24, 2017 by Debi Walter

When Tom told me he was taking me away for our anniversary… Happy weekend to us!

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I’m A Better Me Because Of We

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Debi Walter

This is the week we celebrate our 38th wedding anniversary. It’s full of memories, thanksgivings, laughter and just plain gratefulness to God for allowing us to travel this far together. Last week we were talking with a shoe salesman and … Continue reading →

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Answering the Why of Marriage

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Debi Walter

We had dinner with friends last night and the conversation landed on what we hope to do in the remaining years of our lives. It seems we spend most of our time dreaming and working towards the last years of … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Debi Walter

It’s time to share with you some of our favorite blog posts from this past week. Take some time this weekend to check them out–your marriage will thank you! Have a blessed weekend. Bonnie’s Oyster Bed Say It Out Loud … Continue reading →

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Great Valentine’s Idea for Less than $12

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Debi Walter

You know I love Valentine’s Day. You know I love to surprise my husband. You know I love creative date ideas. I happened upon this blog at the recommendation of a friend, and I can’t tell you how much I love … Continue reading →

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Take H.E.A.R.T. My Love (Valentine’s Idea)

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Debi Walter

Valentines Schmalentines. So many people are anti Valentine’s Day–even my son who explained why to me this past weekend. “I enjoy my wife everyday, not just one day a year because Hallmark or ProFlowers tells me to do so.” I get … Continue reading →

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A Time For Everything…

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Debi Walter

Every marriage faces different seasons. Some you see coming and others take you by surprise with a phone call. Being aware of this helps us adjust when the winds change–rather than get blown away by the emotional roller coaster, we … Continue reading →

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Part Two of our Daughter’s Story

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Debi Walter

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Where We’ve Been

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Debi Walter

We are well into 2017, yet our Christmas tree still stands decorated in our living room. We just returned from GA where we’ve been helping our daughter since Christmas.  Rather than write out the details of all that we’ve been … Continue reading →

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