Category Archives: Keeping It Real

(S)Elf On The Shelf

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Debi Walter

Our daughter sent us a photo on the first of December. It’s of their little elf who had brought hot chocolate for their 4 children to enjoy when they 2 woke up. It’s a cute tradition many young families have … Continue reading →

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Uncovering 5 Practices Detrimental To Marriage: The Question Behind The Question

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Debi Walter

Stop signs are there for our protection and the safety of those around us. They help us know when to stop, think, observe, then proceed with caution. Can you imagine a world without STOP signs? Where everyone can proceed full-speed-ahead … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – Meekness: Think Before You React Part 2

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Debi Walter

Nancy continues to encourage us… Now, there’s balance in all of this because there are things we stuff that we need to say, and there are things we say that we ought to stuff. Discernment and the control of the Spirit helps us … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – Meekness: Think Before You React Part 1

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Debi Walter

The following post is by Tom where he shares a struggle we all encounter from time to time–some more than others… We are continuing our study of meekness, and God is helping us get the point! Nancy Leigh DeMoss provides our next … Continue reading →

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Are You Making This Mistake In Your Marriage?

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Debi Walter

  You had a long talk about a goal you both want to accomplish. Plans are set in place to see the goal reached. As the first few steps are taken you realize the goal you had didn’t quite match … Continue reading →

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“It’s Not What I Thought It Would Be!”

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Debi Walter

All marriages at some point come to this conclusion. You never expected it to look like this, and how did you get here in the first place? It’s certainly not what you thought it would be. Where’s the romance? Where’s … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – I’m Exhausted Part II

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Debi Walter

This is Part 2 of our series titled, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, where we are talking about how to keep the home fires burning in the midst of raising a family. Yesterday we began by talking about the element of … Continue reading →

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Vintage Post – I’m Exhausted Part I

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Debi Walter

It’s amazing how much energy is required to raise a family, yet with each baby that’s born time doesn’t slow down. It marches on whether you’re in step or not. How can a couple continue to make the most of … Continue reading →

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The Cause And Effect Marriage Covered With Grace

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Debi Walter

I didn’t even know my need until I saw the effect it was having on my marriage. Something was wrong between us. We weren’t connecting. We weren’t communicating. We were at odds living our normal everyday life. On the outside … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Keeping It Real Post

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Debi Walter

We received a lot of response from our post last week about keeping it real. We heard that its helpful to hear about couples who have been married for decades and how they still have struggles. Not that you’re happy … Continue reading →

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