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Author Archives: Tom Walter
Come Away With Me
32 years ago today, I married my best friend. My thought at the time was I could never love her more than I did that day…I was wrong! Our love now has grown is so many ways, more intense, rewarding, … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations
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10 Hindrances To Cultivating a Romantic Vineyard
#4 – Financial Pressure In keeping a vineyard it takes money to make money. The owner has to continually invest in the process or risk losing everything. As a former business owner I am well aware of the pressure … Continue reading
The 3/50 Project
In this tough economy we must do our part to help our communities grow and prosper. We recently discovered the 3/50 Project we thought we’d share with you. Here’s how it works: Most of us like to shop or eat … Continue reading
Posted in Date Night Ideas, Dinner Dates, Orlando Date Ideas
Tagged Orlando Restaurants
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Mark Your Calendar
Welcome to 2011. As husbands and wives, it’s a fresh start. For God it’s simply one more day in the life He’s called us to faithfully live. He has a plan for every day, and as married couples He has … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Date Night Ideas, Husbands, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive)
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2010 in Review
We received our year-end-summary from WordPress.com – the site through whom we post our blog – and it is quite encouraging, so we posted it below. The top post being The Husband Only page means one thing – husbands are … Continue reading
As The Year End Approaches…
It’s time to plan some real one-on-one time together. Asking questions is a great way to help each other understand the past year, interpret the present and plan for the new year. We’ve shared these questions before, but they always … Continue reading
Be Clothed in Meekness
We all know how to get dressed in the morning. It’s something I don’t give much thought to, except to make sure the shirt matches the pants and that I don’t forget my belt. This is because I’ve repeated this … Continue reading
Meekness: Think Before You React
We are continuing our study of meekness, and God is helping us get the point! Nancy Leigh DeMoss provides our next point to consider! I faced some recent circumstances which provoked me to anger. As Debi will testify, I am … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Fruits of the Spirit, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Beauty of Meekness
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Giving Thanks For You!
It’s Thanksgiving Day. Debi and I want to wish you and your spouse a day filled with good food, great conversation, and special memories. We thank you for being a regular part of The Romantic Vineyard, for commenting on posts … Continue reading
Biblical Counseling: Fast and Free
We have had the privilege to take hours of classes on Biblical Counseling these past few years. It has been a tremendous blessing not only to those we counsel, but to our own marriage as well. The reality is that … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Contests, Difficulty, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages, Spiritual Intimacy
Tagged Biblical Counseling
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
It’s good to remember the Fruit of the Spirit is one fruit with nine attributes. This means nine virtues which are evident in ever growing measure in the life of a believer. This being said – today we focus on … Continue reading
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A Fragrant Aroma: Papa on Duty
I thought it would be good for the men to hear about my side of “Nana on Duty“. First of all, I had a very hectic week at work with a new customer. As a result I was providentially hindered … Continue reading
Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
In our second aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit, we discover it is joy! Joy is not happiness, per se, but a bubbling up in the soul contented with God, Himself. If we are lacking joy – know this … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Fruits of the Spirit, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Fruits of the Spirit
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Freebie Friday Farewell
In the making of wine the nose plays a very significant part. Since the tongue can only taste sweet, bitter, salty and sour, the nose plays a pivotal role in distinguishing the thousands of varieties available in wine. When wine … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Freebie Friday
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Fruit of the Spirit: Love
Can you imagine owning a vineyard where the fruit is always ripe and fresh, no matter the season? There would be no need, no worries, no fear of the future. This is what the Fruit of the Spirit produces in … Continue reading
A Walk Through The Vineyard
It is August. This is the month when the fruit on the vine is examined and carefully pruned to make for the highest quality harvest. There can be an abundance of fruit, which produces a less-than-average quality of grape. What … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: Slices (of Married Life)
An old adage says: A picture is worth a thousand words, and we strongly agree. In fact the number of pictures Debi takes could easily match the amount of words she writes! Yes, she loves her camera. Our children even … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: Just Peach-y!
Chik-Fil-A has become the fast-food restaurant of choice for many people, and this, despite their conviction to stay closed on Sunday. I must admit, we choose their chicken sandwich over a Whopper or Big Mac anytime! So we thought it … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: Even The Little Peaces
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.” Matthew 10:29 Big or small, God is over all. Sovereign. Supreme. Unlimited. Those are words … Continue reading
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