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.

Dinner Date Dilemma

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Debi Walter

Have you ever had one of those nights where neither of you have a preference for where  to eat out, so no one can decide? We certainly have, and we’ve learned it’s best to have a plan. We’ve recently discovered … Continue reading →

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Legacy of Marriage

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Debi Walter

We do well to take thought of how our marriage and our commitment to it influences the lives and choices our children and their children will make. Today was her day for all of her 90 years. My grandmother was … Continue reading →

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Are You Pinterested?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Debi Walter

People tend to think I know a lot about social media, and I suppose I do to a certain extent. But I’m simply ignorant enough to try things to see if they’ll work. Sadly, I’ve signed up for more services … Continue reading →

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Wives Only: Romantic Leap Day Tradition

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Debi Walter

Leap Day is a day attributed to the calendar every four years in order to make up for lost time, literally. This solved a problem many civilizations had for as long as time has been recorded. It was in the … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Vacations

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Debi Walter

Vacation #1 I got sick a couple of days before our trip, and it only got worse as we drove to our destination. It was difficult to breathe, especially at night when I was supposed to be sleeping. We had … Continue reading →

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How Are You at Reckoning

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Debi Walter

Our time away is nearly over. It has been good to pull away, to talk, to be silent, to shop, to laugh, to sleep, to…well, you get the idea. It has been good {period}. 🙂 We were driving today from … Continue reading →

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Open Or Closed?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Debi Walter

We are in the mountains of North Carolina this week celebrating our 33rd anniversary (24th). It has been a beautiful week. Our daughter, son-in-love and two grandchildren were able to join us from Saturday until this morning, and now we … Continue reading →

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Slices

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Debi Walter
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A Presidential Love Story.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Debi Walter

Today is a day known mostly as one where schools are closed, and where great sales are taking place in various stores. Other than that, it’s just another day on the calendar. But we wanted to share with you something … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Debi Walter

Before we share with you our “Specials of the Week…” I must make a confession to you today. I’m sick today after fighting off the symptoms of a cold all week. I’m still in bed at noon, writing and surfing … Continue reading →

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Love Endures All Things

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Debi Walter

Date night – 1982.  Tom took me to the theater to see a new movie that was receiving rave reviews.  It was Monday; we had both worked all day; I was 7 months pregnant with our first child, but we … Continue reading →

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Love Believes All Things

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Debi Walter

We’ve heard comedians and mothers say it: What part of ALL don’t you understand? If God’s Word tells us Love Believes All Things, who are we to insert a BUT where it doesn’t belong.  Certainly we’re not talking about situations … Continue reading →

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Love Does Not Rejoice in Wrong Doing…

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Debi Walter

…but rejoices in the Truth! And it’s the “Truth that sets you free!” We have learned much about what true love is and what it isn’t over the past few days.  We can easily look at this portion of 1 … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour – Happy Day

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Debi Walter

Yesterday I was traveling home with my daughter-in-love and my two adorable granddaughters from a weeklong visit at my daughter, Tracy’s for her birthday. It was a fun, loud, busy and oh-so-happy visit. Needless-to-say, I didn’t have a quiet time … Continue reading →

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Love is…not irritable

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Debi Walter

The following was originally posted in June of 2010, but the Truth I needed then can certainly be applied to me today. I am in constant need of God’s mercy and grace. And the best news is that His mercies … Continue reading →

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Love Does Not Insist On Its Own Way!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Debi Walter

As we continue our discussion of what Love is and isn’t as defined in the Bible, we are learning simple adjustments to make in how we relate to one another.  So far we’ve discussed these points: Love is patient and kind. … Continue reading →

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Love is Not Rude

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Debi Walter

Rude Just saying the word sounds rude – like you’re interrupting someone without saying “excuse me”. Rude behavior can be as simple as belting out a loud burp or forgetting to open the door, as demeaning as speaking harshly, or … Continue reading →

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Love is Not Arrogant

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Debi Walter

We are continuing our Love Is series… Arrogance is easily detected by those who are observing it in others, yet it is hardly noticed by those who are themselves arrogant. I should know because I lived completely unaware of my … Continue reading →

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Love is…Kind

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Debi Walter

To accurately define love we must go to the source – God’s Word.  Here is where we’ll find the definition we NEED to hear, not just WANT to hear. 1 Corinthians 13:4 says, “Love is patient and kind…” What motivates … Continue reading →

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Love is…Patient

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Debi Walter

We are re-posting the “Love-Is” posts we did back in the Spring of 2010. It is still one of our most popular series, and well worth revisiting. With Valentines Day only two weeks away, these posts will help us remember … Continue reading →

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