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Author Archives: Debi Walter
Trials In Marriage – In-Law Relationships
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
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, In-Laws
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Trials In Marriage – Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain Or Illness. When sickness hits your home it requires your complete attention until the crisis passes. But when the sickness goes on and on it can take a toll on your marriage. There are so many unknowns you … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages
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Trials In Marriage – Homesickness And Letting Go
When Tom and I got married I was only 19. I had never lived outside of my parent’s home much less my hometown of Orlando. I loved Central Florida, even with all the changes that had taken place with the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage
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Trials In Marriage – Confession of Sin
I can think of no more difficult season in our marriage than when we both had to confess sins. Some were against each other. Some were committed without the other knowing anything at all. Some happened before we were married. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage
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Trials In Marriage – Job Loss
This is an area we had never experienced, until five years ago. It was my birthday. Tom had left for work like all the other days of his career. When he called me at 9:30a it was no surprise, since … Continue reading
Trials In Marriage – Miscarriage: A Hope Deferred
After 2 years of marriage we decided we were ready to start a family. When my pregnancy test came back positive we couldn’t have been more excited. So much so that we announced it to the world!! And this, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage
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Looking Back Helps Us Look Forward
I love going to weddings. As I witness the wedding vows I pray for the bride and groom that God will help them through all the days to come–days that will be “worse” and “poorer”; days when they’ll face times … Continue reading
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When Communication Breaks Down In Marriage
I have a feeling that if you’ve been married for any length of time that you know exactly what I’m talking about with this title –>When Communication Breaks Down. It happens. And how you handle it reveals whether you’re on … Continue reading
A Fall Bucket List For Two – Engaged Marriage
Engaged Marriage – Dustin has been hosting this marriage blog for years, and he has quite the tools to help your marriage grow stronger. I am grateful for the opportunity he’s given me to be a regular guest blogger on … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Fun Dates, I.Heart.List, Romance, Romance in Marriage, Romantic Ideas
Tagged Bucket List, Dustin with Engaged Marriage, Fall Date Ideas
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Is Your Husband A Liar? – Hot, Holy and Humorous
Hot, Holy and Humorous – J Parker asked if I would share a post in her series for the month of September about what it means to be Beautiful. She gave several marriage bloggers a wide open topic for us … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Perspective in Marriage, Wives
Tagged Beauty in Marriage, Feel Beautiful, Hot, J with Hot Holy and Humorous
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Happy Hour
This week we’re featuring one blog for our Happy Hour Special. If you live in Orlando, you will love this resource. If you’re visiting Central Florida, this will help you enjoy more of The City Beautiful than Disney can provide. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Cheap Dates, Date Night Ideas, Fall Date Ideas, Free Dates, Happy Hour
Tagged Orlando Date Nights
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Is Menopause Destroying Sex In Your Marriage? – Intimacy In Marriage
Intimacy In Marriage – My dear friend, Julie, is running a series on Thursdays about the difficulties marriages face that can have an adverse effect on our sexual intimacy. Here are some of the titles to other posts in this … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Christian Marriage, communication, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life, Sexual Intimacy
Tagged Marriage and Menopause, Menopause and Sex
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Beware Of Critical Judgments – Delight Your Marriage
It’s an honor when given a voice on someone else’s website, and I don’t take such opportunities lightly. In fact, I think I spend more time preparing for those posts than I do posting here. I suppose it’s a lot like … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Conflict, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Belah Rose, Critical Judgments, Delight Your Marriage
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I Wish To Dedicate This Song To…(Our New Contest)
When I was growing up it was a big deal to call into the local radio station and dedicate a song to someone special. I would listen and be enthralled with the stories of love my pre-teen heart craved to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Contests, Love Song Dedication To My Spouse, Music
Tagged Contests, Dedications, Love Songs, Sheila Wray Gregoire, Wifey Wednesdays
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You Never Know When It Will Happen…
I have a dear friend who called this morning to tell me that her cousin and her husband were killed in a tragic car accident involving an elderly man who was driving the wrong way on the Interstate. She is … Continue reading
Biblical Love Language
We’ve heard so much about the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman, and it is a good book. But there are reasons it falls short to some degree. First of all, when we place expectations on our spouse to love … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Fruits of the Spirit, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged The 5 Love Languages
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Happy Hour
What better way to spend your weekend then investing in great blogs offering sound, biblical advice and help for your marriage. This is why we call it “Happy Hour”. Cheers! Hot, Holy and Humorous Q & A With J: Preparing … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Happy Hour
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A Slice Of Our Life–At Home, At Church And In Our Ministry
I love to bake pies. It’s something I’ve done since we were first married in 1979 due to the kindness of an older woman who lived in our condo complex. She took me under her wing and taught me how … Continue reading
Considering This Question Could Change Your Marriage–What Identifies You?
I’ve been thinking about my identity in Christ and how it informs the way I treat my husband. When I have my focus upward and not inward I tend to see difficulties and conflict in a way that places God’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Disappointment in Marriage, I married the wrong person, Identity in Christ, What identifies you?
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Happy Hour
It’s that time when we share with you great blogs posts from the past week. We pray you have a relaxing weekend, take your wife/husband on a date, read some great marriage encouragement, and remember there’s no time like the … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Happy Hour
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