Category Archives: A Fragrant Aroma

A Fragrant Aroma – Sex Matters

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Tom Walter

We are attending a conference this weekend by C.C.E.F (Christian Counseling Educational Foundation), a group committed to helping Christians learn how to both receive and give biblical counsel.  We have had the privilege several times to attend these seminars, and … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – Orange Blossoms

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Debi Walter

  I had a moment this past week, which was an unexpected blessing.  We had been at a friend’s home celebrating the engagement of their daughter.  The sun had set as we were gathering our things to leave.  Opening the … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – A Smile

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Debi Walter

  I was picking up some things  in our living room when I noticed it, a small package delivered to my doorstep by the UPS delivery truck.  I didn’t order anything, leastwise not that I could remember.  Stooping over to … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Aroma: One Thousand Gifts…

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Debi Walter

…a Dare To Live Fully Right Where You Are! This week has been busy.  But it started with an amazingly, relaxing and romantic dinner with Tom.  How we love moments to just BE. One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp, is … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – A Good Book

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Debi Walter

Books. One must be fully engaged in the story in order to actually get what the author wants you to get. When caught up in the middle of a chapter where struggle and conflict are playing out word by word, … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Aroma – NOT

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Debi Walter

There is absolutely nothing fragrant about a garage sale.  Well…there is, but certainly not good.  🙂 As you are reading today’s post, I am having a garage sale with my two daughters – complete with a lemonade stand operated by … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Aroma: Marry Me

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Debi Walter

This week I had the privilege of sitting with a newly engaged young woman who will be married in less than 5 months.  She asked me to be her wedding coordinator, something I enjoy doing for close friends and their … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – Though I walk…

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Debi Walter

..through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.  For Thou art with me. This past week we had the privilege of walking with a dear friend through this valley as she said her final goodbyes … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Aroma: Scents of Home

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Debi Walter

Home. It’s our place.  The place we live life to its fullest.  It’s also our place of retreat when we’re tired or when we’re sick.   The latter has forced us to retreat all week long, except for our almost daily … Continue reading →

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Live Like You Were Dying

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Debi Walter

We recently watched the movie, The Bucket List, thinking we would end up turning it off.  But we didn’t.  The message speaks loud and clear that every moment we live matters.  We were quite affected with how much one person … Continue reading →

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100 Joys – Final Week

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Debi Walter

Today marks the last day of 2010 and our final list of 100 joys.  It has been a wonderful diversion for a usually overwhelmingly hectic month.   I honestly was afraid I wouldn’t be able to find so many, yet now … Continue reading →

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Our Gift To You!

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Tom and Debi

We discovered this video by The Florin Street Band.  It depicts the beauty of the Christmas season in such a heartwarming way we had to share it with you.  The song lasts a little over 4 minutes, but is worth … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma: 100 Joys – Week 1

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Tom and Debi

100 Joys!  We shared with you the excellent idea Sarah Markley came up with for the month of December.  Rather than allow ourselves to get caught up with the hustle and bustle, we’re purposing to look for the joy God … 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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Fragrant Aroma: We’re Two Today!

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Tom and Debi

Whenever we wake up on our Anniversary, we have a sense or awareness unlike any other day of the year.  We’re keenly aware of God’s faithfulness in our lives; His sustaining grace in difficult years, and His abundant kindness in … 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 →

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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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A Fragrant Aroma – The Old Plantation

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Debi Walter

We decided to take Highway 17 South and follow the signs.  We had our handy GPS to get us in the general vicinity, but we knew from experience we would need the local signs to actually bring us to the … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma: Playing Defense

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Debi Walter

Not being a huge sports fan, it’s funny that the Lord brought this metaphor to my mind.  I know it was Him, because I wouldn’t even think in these terms, but sadly I’ve been living them.  Maybe you will relate. … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Aroma: Weakness

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Debi Walter

This week I don’t have to think twice about what to share with you.  The purpose of today’s post is to give you a glimpse into our lives, our marriage, in hopes of helping you learn from our strengths and/or … Continue reading →

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