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.

Voting Ends Today!

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Debi Walter

We haven’t talked too much about the Top 10 Marriage Blog nomination because the Bible says clearly “let another praise you and not your own mouth.”  But we do want to communicate the effect being named on such a list … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Debi Walter

Christmas is NEXT week! Our list is lengthy with things we must finish by December 24th, and we’re sure yours is as well.  But at the top should be to make plans to have one special evening together with your … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma: 100 Joys – Week 2

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Debi Walter

My journal is my heart on paper. It is the place where I write what is on my heart each day.  At times I am rejoicing and other times I’m lamenting to God in prayer.  Always I am listening with … Continue reading →

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Project 52: Husband Appreciation Day!

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Debi Walter

  Today is day 6 in the Advent Calendar I made for Tom.  Each day he opens a card to discover my thoughts and desires on that day for HIM.  Today was “Husband Appreciation Day”. We were attending an Appreciation … Continue reading →

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Today Was His Day!

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Debi Walter

It is Sunday afternoon – the time when I usually sit down to write our Monday post.  This post takes the most time – searching the internet to see what’s happening around town for great date ideas in order to … Continue reading →

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Project 52 – Advent Calendar

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Debi Walter

Tom is out of town until tonight.  I miss him – but it’s been a great time to get our home decorated and ready to welcome him cheerfully into the Christmas season.  It is one of our favorite times of … Continue reading →

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Receiving The Word With Meekness

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Debi Walter

Today is the day before Thanksgiving.  It is the time when hearts which are hurting may struggle to give thanks to God for all that He has done.  Our series on meekness couldn’t have come at a better time.  It … Continue reading →

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Eyes on Thee, Not Me

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Debi Walter

Why is it one can see, hear and smell better in the mountains?  It just seems everything is crystal clear from this vantage point.  And this week is no exception. We are spending this week away with our family in … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Aroma: Fresh Breezes

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Debi Walter

This week we are doing something we haven’t done before – we are packing up all our children and grandchildren and heading north to the mountains for Thanksgiving.  We are more than excited and for so many reasons: This is … Continue reading →

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Worth The Time and Mess

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Debi Walter

Today I finally took on a project that has needed to be done for years!  I wouldn’t have said “years” before I started, BUT after doing it, I discovered things with dates on them proving how long I’ve procrastinated.  I … Continue reading →

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Marriage Bill of Rights

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Debi Walter

Have you ever had this thought about your spouse, “I have a right to be treated (fill in the blank!)?” We can enter into the marriage covenant with an unwritten lists of our personal rights and demands.  Everything is fine … Continue reading →

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And The Winners Are…

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Debi Walter

First of all we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to Doreen Hollett, Gwen Maddox Meacham and Carol Crowthers for agreeing to select our winners.  What a blessing that you would do this for us!  Check out some of … Continue reading →

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Project 52: No Place Like Home

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Debi Walter

This week is packed full of appointments, assignments and a lot of computer work for me.  Tom has been away more than he has been home since September.  Tonight we are both home, but neither of us wanted to eat … Continue reading →

Posted in Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates, Free Dates, romancing your wife | 4 Comments

Mark Your Calendar

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Debi Walter

What a beautiful time of year.  I love the cooler temperatures and the changing colors.  But somehow I’m not so excited about changes in life.  The Lord has been busy shuffling people in and out of our lives, and it’s … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma: She’s Beautiful!

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Debi Walter

A while ago Tom and I were at dinner.  He was telling me about a time he was away from home and the people he had met.  One person in particular he was talking about was a woman, so I … Continue reading →

Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Forgiveness, Fruits of the Spirit, Growing Strong Marriages | 7 Comments

The Fruit of the Spirit: Meekness – Part II

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Debi Walter

(Taken from http://www.ReviveOurHearts.com.) Last week we barely scratched the surface of what meekness is, and I was quite convicted. I have been in a slump spiritually for the past few months.  I have continued in my personal disciplines knowing my … Continue reading →

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Project 52 – Pregnant Silence

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Debi Walter

Sitting in our favorite restaurant, we order our usual.  Life has been different, challenging and unpredictable.  But we are still US.  We talk about our day.  We talk about our calendars.  And then the conversation turns to what matters most. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Date Night Ideas, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Romance in Marriage | 8 Comments

2nd Anniversary Photo Contest

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Debi Walter

November 12th is our 2nd Anniversary here at The Romantic Vineyard, and what better way to celebrate than with a Photo Contest?  Since I (Debi), love taking pictures, I would love to see what you can do with a camera.  … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma: Honesty Breeds Intimacy

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Debi Walter

There have been two MAJOR times in our marriage when honesty – the painful kind of honesty you know is going to hurt your spouse – is necessary.  The first happened during our third year of marriage when I was … Continue reading →

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The Fruit Of The Spirit: Meekness

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Debi Walter

Meekness is also known as humility.  It is the soil from which all the other godly virtues grow.  How does one obtain meekness?  By taking every opportunity to humble yourself before God and men (including your spouse). I have developed … Continue reading →

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