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.

Create Hump Day Traditions

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Debi Walter

Haha! I absolutely love most of Geico’s commercials. Their writing team thinks out of the box and always makes me laugh. One of my favorites is the little pig squealing, “Wee, wee, wee,” all the way home. But their newest … Continue reading →

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A Secret Wives Would Do Well To Know

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Debi Walter

Yesterday we shared with you Kate Aldrich’s post titled, Emotional Alphabet. Well, in order to challenge the wives in the same way we’ve challenged the husbands, we want to share with you Brad’s post titled, Emotional Foreplay. Take a moment … Continue reading →

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A Secret All Husbands Would Do Well To Know

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Debi Walter

I was going through older blog posts from some of my favorite marriage bloggers when I found a gem. It’s an article by Kate with One Flesh Marriage, that she wrote in March of 2012 titled, Emotional Alphabet. She shares … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Debi Walter

It’s time for our Specials Of The Week. We couldn’t choose just one blog to feature because there are just too many great posts to share. We hope you’ll spend some time this weekend reading these posts. You’re marriage will … Continue reading →

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Looking…in All the Wrong Places

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Debi Walter

Originally posted on Faith Rising:
As I’ve been talking about sadness this week, several people have contacted me saying the thing that most tempts them to be sad is trouble in their relationships: Marital strife, disappointment or shame due to…

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Two Words That Change Everything

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Debi Walter

I’m reading through the One Year Bible this year, and the last book I read was Job. Now I’m about half way through Ecclesiastes, and what a contrast! The first book contains the story of a man who seemingly did … Continue reading →

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I’m Right and You’re Wrong–So There!

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Debi Walter

We had a conversation recently with some friends about our tendency to notice every little error our spouse says when sharing a story. As we discussed this we all realized that we do this way too often. And why? After … Continue reading →

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A Tribute To A Lifelong Love

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Debi Walter

On Friday another dear friend of our’s went to be with the Lord. He would have been 66 this month, and he leaves behind a devoted wife, four adult children along with their spouses and many grandchildren who loved him … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Debi Walter

The Special Blog of the Week we want to share with you is the Do Not Disturb blog. Justin and Megan do an excellent job of encouraging intimacy and the freedom there is to be found behind closed doors. They are … Continue reading →

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Creative Dates Inspired By The Song Of Solomon – Part 5

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Debi Walter

Today we offer our final date idea as thought of while reading the most romantic book in the Bible. We hope you’ve enjoyed every one, but please know this list is in no way exhaustive. We are certain we have … Continue reading →

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Creative Dates Inspired By The Song Of Solomon – Part 4

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Debi Walter

Date #7 – Carriage Ride King Solomon made himself a carriage from the wood of Lebanon. He made its posts of silver, its back of gold, its seat of purple; its interior was inlaid with love by the daughters of … Continue reading →

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Creative Dates Inspired By Song of Solomon – Part 3

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Debi Walter

Date #5 – Tour A Garden The voice of my beloved! Behold, he comes, leaping over the mountains, bounding over the hills. My beloved is like a gazelle or a young stag. Behold, there he stands behind our wall, gazing … Continue reading →

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Creative Dates Inspired By Song of Solomon – Part 2

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Debi Walter

Welcome back! We are excited to share a couple of more date ideas based on the most romantic and sensual book in the Bible–The Song of Solomon. Date #3 – Picnic With A View While the king was on his … Continue reading →

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Creative Date Ideas Inspired By The Song Of Solomon

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Debi Walter

The Song of Solomon is God’s proof that He is all for intimate, sexual love expressed solely between a husband and wife. It’s His idea! After spending the past couple of weeks talking about sexual intimacy, we thought it would … Continue reading →

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Love, Know, Speak, Do

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Debi Walter

Years ago we were helping another couple who had been struggling with sexual intimacy. They had a strong marriage. They loved each other, but the wife didn’t really enjoy sex. As the years passed it was getting more and more … Continue reading →

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What Age Does Sex Stop In Marriage?

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Debi Walter

One wouldn’t think this is such a difficult question to answer. I used to think sex ended when you got old–like in your fifties. But then, I turned 50! 😉 Now old is always 15 years older than me. I’m … Continue reading →

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Turning A Deaf Ear Isn’t Love

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Debi Walter

I heard it again this morning. I was lamenting the fact to Tom that I’ve gained 10 pounds, and I’m having a hard time losing them. <sigh> His wise counsel to me was something I’ve heard over and over–you need … Continue reading →

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This May Be The Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Spouse

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Debi Walter

I was touched recently by the tradition of Jerry Orbach to his wife, Elaine. You may remember him from his acting career on Law & Order for 13 years. Elaine will remember him as a faithful husband who never failed … Continue reading →

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My Spouse Has Little Or No Desire For Sex

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Debi Walter

In our culture, with all the emphasis on sex, you wouldn’t think this is as big of an issue as it actually is. Yet no one wants to talk about it. Except, of course, for the spouse who is having … Continue reading →

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Men On Pause

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Debi Walter

Years ago our pastor jokingly referred to menopause as “Men On Pause.” I thought he was kidding at the very best, or I hoped he was exaggerating at the very least. Turns out he was quite right. <sigh> Based on … Continue reading →

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