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.

Constant

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Debi Walter

This is a word that defines Tom’s leadership and love in our marriage. We have been members of our church from day one—40 years ago this April. We have lived in the same home for 33 years this fall. Tom … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Debi Walter

“Unity grows where humility flows.” David Bush Tom and I had the privilege this Sunday to attend a grand opening celebration. It was for a church in Miami that our church planted 28 years ago. They just acquired a permanent … Continue reading →

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Foodie Fridays – Triple Cherry Pie

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Debi Walter

We have a tradition in our family. Rather than celebrate birthdays with cake, I bake birthday pie. This week we had our daughter and grandchildren here and it happened to fall on our grandson’s 15th birthday. He was asked what … Continue reading →

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Foodie Fridays – Baked Feta with Cherry Tomatoes

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Debi Walter

Sometimes you happen upon a recipe that is so easy and delicious. We had this at our daughter’s during the holidays and as I watched her throw it together, I didn’t think it would be incredible. I am surprised to … Continue reading →

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15 Tips for Communication in Marriage

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Debi Walter

We thought it would be good to offer some practical tips and quotes after our post on Monday. Let us know in the comments if you have more tips to add. We all need help to be good communicators in … Continue reading →

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Only One Thing Is Necessary

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Debi Walter

“But the Lord replied to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered and anxious about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will … Continue reading →

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Foodie Fridays – Chicken Parmesan GF

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Debi Walter

I am not gluten sensitive, but our daughter has celiac disease. This has caused me to try GF recipes from time to time in order to still cook for her when she visits. She mentioned to me that she made … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post: If Marriage Had A Fountain Of Youth

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Debi Walter

I remember as a child hearing of Ponce de Leon’s pursuit of The Fountain Of Youth. It was said to be somewhere in Florida, and it was told he spent his life trying to find it. But he never did … Continue reading →

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21 Days of Prayer

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Debi Walter

This week is the start of our church’s commitment to pray earnestly for 21 days. Tom and I decided we would add a regular prayer time to our morning Bible reading. Praying together hasn’t been as often as we would … Continue reading →

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Foodie Fridays – Holiday Food in Photos

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Debi Walter

We are on the road home—full of good food and great memories. Happy New Year! We are grateful for you all. Tom and Debi ❤️❤️

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20 Questions for the New Year

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Debi Walter

It’s a good habit to pause at the beginning of a new year and reflect on the year before to help you make changes in the year ahead. We encourage you to plan some undistracted time–no screens, no kids, no … Continue reading →

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Foodie Fridays – Sauerbraten

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Debi Walter

This Christmas we traveled to Tennessee to visit our son and daughter-in-love and four grandkiddos. Imagine our excitement to hear Jason was making us Sauerbraten and Braised Cabbage with Apples and Bacon for our Christmas feast? Tom’s Dad is German … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Package

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Debi Walter

About now most of us have our shopping list completed or close to it. You may be like me, hoping Amazon comes through by the 24th. But there is also an invisible package many of us have under our tree. … Continue reading →

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Foodie Fridays – Turkey Carcass Soup

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Debi Walter

The name of this recipe isn’t appetizing. However, this is what the soup entails, so I kept it for clarity purposes. I imagine most of you threw away what was left of your Thanksgiving turkey. I encourage you to file … Continue reading →

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It’s The Small But Important Ways

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Debi Walter

Today I went to my daughter’s home, less than a mile away, to help her get her two kiddos down for a nap. I love that I can be there for her in these small, but important ways. I had … Continue reading →

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Echoes of Laughter

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Debi Walter

There was a moment this past week when I paused and soaked in the moment. I was enjoying something that for many years my aching heart had longed to experience. All our kids and grandkids came home for Thanksgiving, my … Continue reading →

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Foodie Fridays – Irish Oats

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Debi Walter

I can’t remember when I discovered the difference between Quaker Oats and Irish Oats, but I’ve never looked back. If you’re like me and don’t care for the texture of regular oatmeal, you’re going to love Irish Oats, also known … Continue reading →

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Creating Space

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Debi Walter

When was the last time you took a look at your home with intimacy in mind? I’m not talking sexual intimacy, that’s for another time. The intimacy I’m thinking of is a place to connect heart to heart. If you … Continue reading →

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Give Thought to and Thanks for your Marriage

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Debi Walter

Life is busy. We wake up on Monday morning and hit the ground running. It is easy in the busyness to forget that which is of most importance—our relationship. The holidays are here; Thanksgiving is next week for goodness sake! … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – Near Miss and our Blogiversary

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Debi Walter

We received a congratulations from WordPress this week. It was 17 years ago that we signed up to begin The Romantic Vineyard. This post about a near miss we experienced is from November 2020. It is a good reminder for … Continue reading →

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