Author Archives: Tom and Debi

Water Into Wine – Proverbs 3

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Proverbs 3 All wisdom comes from God.  It is impossible for us to measure the amount of wisdom we have attained.  There is no meter we can hook ourselves up to which indicates the level of wisdom within our own … Continue reading →

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10 Hindrances To Cultivating A Romantic Vineyard – Complete List + One More

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Tom and Debi

As a help in referencing back to our most recent series – we’ve compiled this post with all the links in one place.  We pray you find it helpful: Hindrance #1 – Unconfessed Sin Hindrance #2 – Unrealistic Expectations Hindrance … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo Rezar

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Yes, today is Cinco de Mayo where the Mexican’s celebrate their victory over the French army which took place in 1862.  It also happens to be the National Day of Prayer (Rezar) Why not combine the two by praying purposefully … Continue reading →

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Romantic Orlando – Cheers!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Tom and Debi

We were out recently in the Dr. Phillips area and happened upon a restaurant we had never heard of.  It was called Vines Grille & Wine Bar.  It looked nice.  There were no parking spots available, so we ended up … Continue reading →

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He Is Risen!

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Tom and Debi
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Happy Hour

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Tom and Debi

It is Friday afternoon – time for our “Specials of the Week,” from other marriage blogs we frequent. The Girltalk blog Heirs of Grace – part of an ongoing series on Being A Gospel Wife.  Excellent thoughts on how to … Continue reading →

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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 2

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Tom and Debi

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way … Continue reading →

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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 1

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Today we begin a new journey.  One that will take us through the entire book of Proverbs lasting 31 weeks.  We pray it will be encouraging, eye-opening, convicting and most of all helpful in turning the Water of the Word … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Tomorrow is our monthly Here’s To Us Challenge. Tell us about something this past month where you’ve celebrated an ordinary moment making it extraordinary.  Please take some time to share yours with us by commenting on this post by midnight … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Welcome to Happy Hour in the Vineyard where we share with you special posts we’ve read this past week that we believe are worth your time. The Dating Divas Anniversary Milestones – an amazing compilation of how to make your … Continue reading →

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New Series: Water Into Wine

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Jesus’ first miracle took place at a wedding.  Up until this point He had done nothing to indicate publicly who He was and why He had come.  He was living life in an ordinary way.  That is until the marriage … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Tom and Debi

I came home from a weekend at the beach to find the markings of my 20 month old granddaughter scribbled all over, well – everything!  It started in the family room with red squiggly marks on my computer keyboard and … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Tom and Debi

  Welcome to our new weekly feature – Happy Hour, which we will post at 5p. each and every Friday.  This is the time when we share with you special blog posts that have stood out to us the past … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Aroma – 4 and 19

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Tom and Debi

This past week we had the opportunity to go to lunch with some friends who have been married a little over a year.  We love to spend time with newlyweds – they have an energy and eagerness to learn about … Continue reading →

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10 Hindrances To Cultivating A Romantic Vineyard

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Tom and Debi

#10 – Critical Judgments Today marks our final hindrance to cultivating a romantic vineyard, and it is so common many couples may not even realize how this is effecting their marriage.  Critical judgments as opposed to charitable judgments are like … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Tom and Debi

This is the last week of March – hard to believe isn’t it?  It’s a great time to assess how we’re doing with our New Year goals.  It seems like only yesterday we were ringing in the new year – … Continue reading →

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Bud Break

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Tom and Debi

You may think “Bud Break” is just a beer served during Spring Break on the beach, but you would be wrong. Bud Break is the term used in the vineyard when the first signs of spring arrive.  It is when … Continue reading →

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Blessings

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Tom and Debi

  We sing songs asking God to bless our family, bless our travels and bless our country.  But do we really recognize all the blessings when they come to us?  What about when they’re hidden in painful circumstances or unanswered … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Tom and Debi

  First of all – be sure to check out our Romantic St. Patrick’s Day Ideas under the Husbands and Wives Only tabs above.  St. Patrick’s Day is this Thursday and is a fun way to show your spouse some … Continue reading →

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10 Hindrances To Cultivating A Romantic Vineyard

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Tom and Debi

#6 – The Laziness Beast There are two kinds of lazy. The first is one who appears very busy, but never has time to do the things of most importance.  They constantly put off romance simply because the schedule is … Continue reading →

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