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 Healing Balm of Humility in Marriage

My last post dealt with an enemy we all face in life and marriage–the poisonous venom of pride. Now I want to shift gears and look at the healing balm of humility. “Humility is nothing but the disappearance of self … Continue reading

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Detecting Poisonous Pride In Marriage

  It’s present in every marriage because it lurks in every heart. Some have even erected thrones giving sacrifices to its preferences and desires. It is a wicked taskmaster that is never satisfied, and many Christians don’t acknowledge its presence … Continue reading

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Where Have I Been?

The answer to this question lies in today’s post on my author blog titled, God’s Timing Is Perfect! I hope you’ll take a moment to click over and read it. God has been at work in our lives in amazing … Continue reading

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Happy Hour

Labor Day weekend is upon us yet again. We hope you have plans to enjoy your time with family and friends or with just the two of you. There are some great blog posts out there that we thought you … Continue reading

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Dare I Say It?

There is a word that has become distasteful to many people. It is a word that represents a lot of pain and misuse which may cause the heart to sink when someone mentions it. This is understandable, yet sad because … Continue reading

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Feeling Trapped?

The other night I was slightly awakened when I heard what I thought was something bump against our screen door in the backyard. It wasn’t enough to stir me wide awake, so I continued sleeping. The next morning I went … Continue reading

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“Yeah, Our Love Is A Goldmine”

Colbie Caillat has a new single out that celebrates lasting love, and we really love it. Take a listen with your sweetie and see if it doesn’t make you smile. Have a blessed weekend. If all I had was a … Continue reading

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A Very Special Day Indeed

Today is my husband’s birthday. It’s a date I look forward to all year so that I can thank him for the gift he is to me. I can’t imagine who I’d be if it weren’t for the influence, love … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Caption It

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What Diving In A Green Pool Reveals About Marriage

As most of you have probably witnessed the Olympic Divers have had quite an unusual distraction, at least for athletes of their ability. They have had to dive into a murky, green pool. They have had to trust that the … Continue reading

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Vintage Post – Meekness: Think Before You React Part 2

Nancy continues to encourage us… Now, there’s balance in all of this because there are things we stuff that we need to say, and there are things we say that we ought to stuff. Discernment and the control of the Spirit helps us … Continue reading

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Vintage Post – Meekness: Think Before You React Part 1

The following post is by Tom where he shares a struggle we all encounter from time to time–some more than others… We are continuing our study of meekness, and God is helping us get the point! Nancy Leigh DeMoss provides our next … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Caption It

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Ten Things I’ve Learned About Marriage Playing Words With Friends

I have an obsession. I love to play Words With Friends, and I usually have dozens of games going at once. I’m slowly getting better too. My average score has been steadily climbing because I’ve learned lots of new words … Continue reading

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7 Tips in Navigating the Waters of Change

When a couple says their wedding vows they are promising to be committed to each other through all the changes life will throw at them. Some will be expected, others will hit them out of no where making it difficult … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Caption It.

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Romantic Jenga

Our daughter and son-in-love made us a very creative gift for our birthdays this year. They made us a life-sized Jenga game to keep at our cabin, and it is an absolute blast to play, albeit dangerous if you happen … Continue reading

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Happy Hour

It’s been a few weeks since we’ve offered our “specials of the week”, so here goes. We hope you have a wonderful weekend finding ways to stay cool and connected. Gary Thomas’ Blog Convicted by a Cross-Dresser<<It’s probably what you’re … Continue reading

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Riding The Emotional Roller Coaster

I hate roller coasters. I really do. I didn’t always, in fact my first date was when I was 14 years old. A boy asked me to go to the fair, and I couldn’t wait to go on the fastest, … Continue reading

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Vintage Post – A Daisy A Day

A Daisy A Day Posted on April 18, 2012 by Debi Walter We talk a lot about the importance of doing little kindnesses for our spouse on a regular basis. We are encouraged to do this in the hopes it will become a … Continue reading

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