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 January 15, 2016 by Debi Walter

It’s the time of the week when we wind down from all the activities and responsibilities that define us and take time for us. We love providing you with our top posts of the week from other bloggers–those we think … Continue reading →

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Romantic Friday: Start A Dinner Club

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Debi Walter

Tom and I love to cook. And since we’re empty nesters, we can focus on cooking foods we love and experiment with those we’ve never tried. For years we had a dinner club of like-minded couples who loved to cook. … Continue reading →

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To Dump Or Not To Dump–How To Know The Difference

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Debi Walter

   I remember years ago when Tom and I were looking to move from our first home to one that would accommodate our growing family, we found a neighborhood near a lake that we really liked. The homes were brand … Continue reading →

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Meet Isaac And Rebekah

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Debi Walter

Tom and I are reading through the Bible this year and are on the part in Genesis of the story about Isaac and Rebekah. I absolutely love this story; it wreaks of faith in God, trust in His provision and … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Debi Walter

It’s the time of the week when we share with you the amazing posts of other marriage blogs we frequent and respect. Take some time this weekend to relax and refresh you marriage. Darby Dugger – Offering Wives Authenticity Rather … Continue reading →

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Intentional Tourist – Finding Romance In Your Own Backyard

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Debi Walter

Tourist. Most of us have been one from time to time. The definition of a tourist is: a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure. Have you ever considered becoming a tourist in your own city? Looking … Continue reading →

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Red Light – Green Light

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Debi Walter

Do you remember this game as a child? It was fun to try and run as fast and far as you could before the person playing the “light” turned around yelling, “RED LIGHT!” If they saw you moving you had … Continue reading →

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Breaking The Myth – Soul Mates

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Debi Walter

   2015 will soon be a memory, and 2016 will roll in like a freight train ready to unload on us all the events God has planned.  We are gearing up here at The Romantic Vineyard to spend more time … Continue reading →

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Twas The Monday Before Christmas…

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Debi Walter

Can you believe it? This year has gone by so fast. Soon we’ll be ringing in another year, and thanking God for all He has done in 2015! Posts like these can be redundant, and that isn’t my desire–to say … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Debi Walter

It’s the Friday before Christmas, and what better way to celebrate than to share some blog love? Happy Hour has become a favored tradition with our readers because there is so much great marriage content on the internet these days. … Continue reading →

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Married, And Still Loving It!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Debi Walter

We’ve been given the opportunity to give away three copies of a new book by Gary Chapman and Harold Myra, titled Married, And Still Loving It, available January 5th, 2016. It’s a book about real couples who have been married … Continue reading →

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Pondering

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Debi Walter

   I’ve been pondering the idea of memories, and what makes a memory memorable. I know that sounds redundant, but it’s not. There are memories we have that we would rather forget, but can’t. And there are precious memories long … Continue reading →

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A Marriage Thanksgiving Prayer – I’m Thanking The Lord He Made You

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Debi Walter

  We’ve come to the time in the season When family and friends gather near To offer a prayer of Thanksgiving For blessings we’ve known through the year To join hands and thank the Creator And now when Thanksgiving is … Continue reading →

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Trials In Marriage – Loving The Addict

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Debi Walter

Last week we talked to those who are caught in the web of addictions. This week we want to talk about the spouse married to the addict. This is a tough one because the trial you find yourself in often … Continue reading →

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Trials In Marriage – Addictions

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Debi Walter

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” – Galatians 5:1 ESV My purpose in highlighting this particular trial is not to bring condemnation to those caught in this vicious cycle. Addictions are … Continue reading →

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We Have A Winner!

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Debi Walter

Congratulations to Jonathan and Medana Cox–our winners in our Love Song Dedication Contest, who will celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary on March 15th.  Thanks to everyone who entered and voted. We count it a privilege to hear your stories of love, … Continue reading →

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Trials In Marriage–Caring For Elderly Parents

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Debi Walter

My Mom has been gone for nearly three years, and it seems I’m missing her more now than I have in a while. I’m not sure why that is, but I’m grateful I have no regrets that haunt me about … Continue reading →

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Love Song Dedication Finalists

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Debi Walter

This week we are so excited to reveal the Top 5 Finalists in our Love Song Dedication Contest. Special thanks to Mike Gilland, who provided his expertise and radio voice to make the finalists entries sound awesome! We were going to … Continue reading →

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Trials In Marriage – In-Law Relationships Part 2

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Debi Walter

Today we continue our series on the topic of In-Law relationships. It’s not an easy one when it gets started on the wrong foot, but there is help. Continue reading →

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Trials In Marriage – In-Law Relationships

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Debi Walter

If you have difficulty with your in-laws I’m sure this post caught your attention. It doesn’t get discussed much on marriage blogs; not because it isn’t an issue, but because it is a huge issue to those who are struggling. … Continue reading →

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