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.

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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Trials In Marriage – Chronic Illness

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Trials In Marriage – Homesickness And Letting Go

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Trials In Marriage – Confession of Sin

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Trials In Marriage – Job Loss

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Trials In Marriage – Miscarriage: A Hope Deferred

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Debi Walter

   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 →

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Looking Back Helps Us Look Forward

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Debi Walter

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

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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A Fall Bucket List For Two – Engaged Marriage

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Is Your Husband A Liar? – Hot, Holy and Humorous

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Happy Hour

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Is Menopause Destroying Sex In Your Marriage? – Intimacy In Marriage

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Beware Of Critical Judgments – Delight Your Marriage

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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I Wish To Dedicate This Song To…(Our New Contest)

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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You Never Know When It Will Happen…

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Biblical Love Language

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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