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.

13 Fall Dates – #8

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Debi Walter

Remember as a kid when you’d go to the Fall Carnival at your school? There were always several games you could count on like bobbing for apples or biting an apple on a string. This gave us inspiration for our … Continue reading →

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13 Fall Dates – #4

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Debi Walter

We are in the middle of a series of 13 Fall Dates To Warm Your Heart. We hope you’re finding each date easy to do, and full of potential to make a romantic memory that will last long after the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Fall Date Ideas, Free Dates, Romance in Marriage, romancing your spouse, romantic date nights, Sunset Dates | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

13 Fall Dates – #3

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Debi Walter

Living in Florida we don’t get to enjoy much of the Fall season unless we wait until January when we actually see some color changes in the trees–or we buy it from the store. 🙂 You can imagine my thrill … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheap Dates, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Daytime Dates, Fall Date Ideas, Outdoor Dates, Romance in Marriage, romancing your spouse | 14 Comments

13 Fall Dates – #2

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Debi Walter

We are taking part in the CMBA Challenge to post for 13 days straight in October. We’ve decided to offer 13 dates to enjoy this time of year. Be sure to check back each day, and let us know when … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Fall Date Ideas, Fun Dates, romantic date nights | 10 Comments

Slices

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Debi Walter

I haven’t done a “slices” post in a long time. It’s a post without words representing a slice of our life right now.  To order, Through The Eyes Of Grace, click HERE.  Thanks!

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Have You Neglected This In Your Marriage?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Debi Walter

Having Tom around all day everyday is great. His “Honey Do” list is actually getting shorter, and that’s a good thing. But it’s easy to take our time together for granted. I’ve noticed since he’s always here I don’t anticipate … Continue reading →

Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Romance in Marriage, romancing your husband, romancing your spouse, romancing your wife, Romantic Ideas, The Gospel & Marriage | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

A Quiet Thank You

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Debi Walter

Have you ever waited for something for a really long time? I mean so long that you almost gave up the hope of it ever happening? I have. But tomorrow my wait is over. It has been 12 years in … Continue reading →

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“‘Til Death Do Us Part”

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Debi Walter

I remember a conversation I had one afternoon with a single girlfriend of mine years ago. Somehow we got on the topic of eternity. She was asking me how I could stand the thought of losing Tom, since she knew … Continue reading →

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New Calendar Tab

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Debi Walter

We wanted to let you know about a change we’ve made at The Romantic Vineyard. As many of you know each Monday we’ve provided a list of things happening in and around Orlando for the week. We’ve decided it would … Continue reading →

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When Honesty Hurts

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Debi Walter

We all know that honesty is the best policy when it comes to business, social media, and acquaintances. But what about marriage? What if the words you need to say are going to hurt your spouse? Like confessing sins committed … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life, Spiritual Intimacy, The Gospel & Marriage | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Dinner Date Night Ideas

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Debi Walter

We’ve all experienced the not-so-pleasant moments when you have a dinner date night scheduled, but nothing planned: “Where do you want to go for dinner?” “Oh, I don’t know, you pick!” “I don’t really care one way or the other.” … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Debi Walter

It’s been awhile since we’ve posted our Happy Hour. It’s certainly not because there aren’t any good posts to read. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. With our newly formed Christian Marriage Bloggers Association the members have stepped up to … Continue reading →

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A Dozen Daytime Date Ideas

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Debi Walter

Okay. You can’t find a babysitter for your normal night out, but she is available on  Saturday. We want to provide you with some ideas for this very special Daytime Date. Go out for brunch. Finding a place with nice outdoor … Continue reading →

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It’s Just Another Day

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Debi Walter

Since Tom is not working for the time being, this Labor Day feels like every other day we’ve had since mid-July. It is strange, but nice at the same time. 🙂 How do you handle life together when it becomes … Continue reading →

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Our 1,000th Post!

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Debi Walter

It’s true. It came upon us so suddenly and yet, it does seem a long time since we began this blogging journey with all of you in our vineyard. We have laughed. We have cried. We have been encouraged. And … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Avoid Suspicion In Marriage

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Debi Walter

Suspicion is a helpful tool when you’re trying to solve a murder mystery–everyone is suspect. But when suspicion hits close to home it can actually cause great harm in a  relationship. We live in a culture of suspicion. Politicians are … Continue reading →

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United In Pros[e] and Cons

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Debi Walter

We are privileged to be a part of the Christian Marriage Bloggers Association. It is amazing to meet so many like-minded couples who desire to see marriages become all God intended them to be. We are all in this together, … Continue reading →

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Romantic St. Augustine, FL

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Debi Walter

Guest blogger Allie Olsen of Simply St.Augustine hopes you’ll have one of your most romantic getaways ever in the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida! Before you go, like Simply St. Augustine on facebook and follow on twitter @SimplyStAug As … Continue reading →

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Romantic Orlando: Discovery Cove

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Debi Walter

Discovery Cove is Sea World’s all-inclusive park that is limited to only 1,000 guests per day. I took Tom there for his birthday Monday, and we had the best time! A friend told us it felt like you were at … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversaries, Birthdays, Celebration Dates, Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Orlando Date Ideas, Outdoor Dates, Romantic Orlando, Summer Sizzlin' Dates | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

I Choose Us

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Debi Walter

It was one of those date nights where you think it’s normal and predictable, but I was soon to learn otherwise. Tom and I had decided to watch a movie at home, something we rarely do on date nights because … Continue reading →

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