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.

Pinched Nerve

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Debi Walter

Tom has been struggling with a pinched nerve in his back the past couple of days. It’s making normal tasks nearly impossible because he gets a sharp stab saying, “No, you don’t!” I hate seeing him in pain, and I’m … Continue reading →

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Let’s Not Forget This Memorial Day What Matters Most!

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Debi Walter
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Happy Hour

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Debi Walter

I want to start out this week’s Happy Hour specials by telling you of a new page on FaceBook that highlights all the Christian Marriage Bloggers of whom we highly recommend. This is a place you can go with confidence … Continue reading →

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Love Songs With A Message

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Debi Walter

If you’ve read our blog for long, you know that I absolutely love music, especially when the song has a deep meaning worth pondering. Worship is the best for touching the heart in a way no other music can, because … Continue reading →

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Taking The Next Step

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Debi Walter

We love the journey Jake and Rachel are taking across the Appalachian Trail and think it provides an excellent metaphor for marriage. Think about it. We are like two hikers traveling terrain where we have never walked. There are moments … Continue reading →

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Hike And Tell – A Journey Of A Lifetime

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Debi Walter

It was a typical day for my ladies’ retreat at our cabin. We had taken an afternoon trip to Mast General Store to do some shopping when I met them–Jake and Rachel–a young couple who have launched a journey of … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – I’m Exhausted Part II

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Debi Walter

This is Part 2 of our series titled, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, where we are talking about how to keep the home fires burning in the midst of raising a family. Yesterday we began by talking about the element of … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – I’m Exhausted Part I

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Debi Walter

It’s amazing how much energy is required to raise a family, yet with each baby that’s born time doesn’t slow down. It marches on whether you’re in step or not. How can a couple continue to make the most of … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Debi Walter

  Believe it or not, I haven’t felt very romantic lately.  Disappointments, unexpected news, interruptions, sickness, accidents – Life!  It happens to all of us at one time or another.  For some it can seem like a revolving door of … Continue reading →

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Laughing Place Challenge

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Debi Walter

One of my favorite Disney movies is Song Of The South about the tales of Uncle Remus and his crafty friend, Brer Rabbit. He is always outsmarting Brer Fox and Brer Bear, and I love the scene when Brer Fox had … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Debi Walter

It’s time for our specials for this week and they are many! Please start reading right away and bookmark this page so you don’t miss a single post. Have a great weekend! Calm, Healthy, Sexy 5 Ways To Think (and … Continue reading →

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Ten 30-Minute Dates To Help You Connect And Unwind

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Debi Walter

Life is busy, and it’s hard to find the time to connect together much-less unwind. This is why we’ve come up with ten ideas for you to try when you have 30 minutes to spare. Rules for 30-Minute Dates No … Continue reading →

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Red Lights, Green Lights, And Smoke Screens

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Debi Walter

Our marriage community group is going through a book and DVD series titled, Grace-Filled Marriage, by Tim and Darcy Kimmel. In our last session the topic was Grace-Filled Sex, and he told a story I’d like to share with you, paraphrased … Continue reading →

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Lingering And It’s Effects On Marriage

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Debi Walter

Linger… …The simple definition is to stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave.  I’ve been thinking about this word lately and the impact it has made on my life. I love to linger in the … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Debi Walter

Our Happy Hour specials this week mostly focus on the sexual relationship in marriage. We pray these excellent blog posts will help answer questions and lead you to a healthier enjoyment of each other sexually. Hot, Holy and Humorous Why … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – Saying It

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Debi Walter

Tom surprised me and bought tickets to see Chaim Topol’s fairwell tour of Fiddler On The Roof – one of my all-time favorite musicals.  When the house lights dimmed, the stage came to life with this timeless story of the changing seasons we all … Continue reading →

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The Discouragement Of Besetting Sin

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Debi Walter

Our pastor shared something recently that has stuck with me. It’s regarding the idea that we are called as Christians to crucify the flesh with all its passions. While most well-taught Christians get this, we don’t all go after our … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – The Guilt Caused By Marriage Blogs

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Debi Walter

When Tom and I first started The Romantic Vineyard there weren’t many marriage blogs focusing on the positives of married life–romancing your spouse, date night ideas, honoring and respecting your spouse. Most were focused on the struggles marriages encounter and … Continue reading →

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The Cause And Effect Marriage Covered With Grace

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Debi Walter

I didn’t even know my need until I saw the effect it was having on my marriage. Something was wrong between us. We weren’t connecting. We weren’t communicating. We were at odds living our normal everyday life. On the outside … Continue reading →

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Get Smart

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Debi Walter

   Remember the old TV show about private investigator Maxwell Smart and his assistant Agent 99? I always loved the opening when he walked through all those automatic doors.  With each episode nothing ever went according to his calculations. Despite … Continue reading →

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