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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.

Personalized Radio Without Commercials

A friend recently suggested we check out Pandora.com.  What an amazing tool!!  You can type in your favorite type of romantic music – Kenny G, Josh Groban, Norah Jones, etc… and it compiles a continuous play of music that fits … Continue reading

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The World Is Taking Notice

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Winter Park Art Festival Next Weekend!

I recently realized that I’m as old as the Winter Park Art Festival – hmmm! Not really that special, but it seems like I should get a free ticket – oh wait — it’s a free event! 🙂 Anyway, this … Continue reading

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A Surprising Habit!

What is it about surprises that make us smile?  Is it the unexpected or just the fact that someone cared enough to pull off such a surprise?  Surprises are one of the easiest (and most fun) ways to romance your … Continue reading

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Orlando Festival of Chocolate

If you LOVE chocolate – this might be the perfect date night for you to consider!  It’s a festival devoted to this sweet confection.  Check out all the details HERE! WHEN:  March 7 & 8 WHERE:  The Florida Hotel, adjacent … Continue reading

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Jazzed In Sanford This Saturday!

The first Saturday of the month from November to May, Sanford hosts a free event called, “Jazzed In Sanford”.  It takes place in Magnolia Square from 4 – 7p.  Afterward you can enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants … Continue reading

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Taste Of Romance

About a year and a half ago, Tom and I had the opportunity to travel to Southern France in the Provence District with friends.  The picture in our header is one we took of the countryside where we were privileged … Continue reading

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Marriage is Always Urgent

We discovered a great article on the Purpose of Marriage by John Piper.  Here is a taste of what he has to say: Marriage is always urgent. There never has been a generation whose view of marriage is high enough. … Continue reading

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Making Anniversaries Special

Thirty years ago today Tom and I were married, but it seems as if we’ve only begun.  One of the things I love most about my husband is the way he elevates the priority of our marriage.  Our anniversary has … Continue reading

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Date Night Offerings

Here are a few things taking place in our area that you might want to add to your date night plans.  Enjoy! The Florida Strawberry Festival Plant City Festival Grounds Thursday, Feb. 26 – Monday, Mar. 9th   PH 813-752-9194 This … Continue reading

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Post Valentine’s Day Post

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but romance should be a daily mindset, not an annual holiday.   How was your celebration of heart day?  Did you celebrate in a particularly unusual and special way?  We would love to hear from … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

We pray that this Valentine’s Day will find you more in love with your husband/wife than ever before.  Enjoy this video as our gift to you for taking the time to visit our blog.   We thank God for the opportunity … Continue reading

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Love Dare Challenge

Love Dare – Day 39 Spend time in personal prayer, then write a letter of commitment and resolve to your spouse. Leave it in a place where your mate will find it. I Corinthians 13:8 “Love never ends. As for … Continue reading

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Love Dare Challenge

Love Dare – 37 Ask your spouse if you can begin praying together. Matthew 18:19  “Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father … Continue reading

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Love Dare Challenge

Squeezing The Most Out of Valentine’s Day! Many of you are starting to think seriously about what to do on Valentine’s Day.  Here is a site with many creative ideas and links to even more that will help you squeeze … Continue reading

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Love Dare Challenge

Love Dare – 33 Tell your spouse that you desire to include them in your upcoming decisions, and that you need their perspective and counsel. Ecclesiastes 4:11 “Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep … Continue reading

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Love Dare Challenge

Love Dare – Day 31 Commit to God and your spouse to make your marriage the top priority over every other human relationship. Genesis 2:24 “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his … Continue reading

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Love Dare Challenge

Love Dare – 29 Before you see your spouse again today, pray for them by name and for their needs. Ephesians 6:7 “rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man…” Love Dare – 30 … Continue reading

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Love Dare Challenge

Love Dare – Day 27 Think of one area where your spouse has told you you’re expecting too much, and tell them you’re sorry for being so hard on them about it. Psalm 25:20 “Oh, guard my soul, and deliver … Continue reading

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Love Dare Challenge

Love Dare – Day 25 If there is anything you haven’t forgiven in your spouse, forgive it today. 2 Corinthians 2:10 “Anyone whom you forgive, I also forgive. Indeed, what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been … Continue reading

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