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Category Archives: Christian Marriage
Breaking The Myth – Soul Mates
2015 will soon be a memory, and 2016 will roll in like a freight train ready to unload on us all the events God has planned. We are gearing up here at The Romantic Vineyard to spend more time … Continue reading
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Twas The Monday Before Christmas…
Can you believe it? This year has gone by so fast. Soon we’ll be ringing in another year, and thanking God for all He has done in 2015! Posts like these can be redundant, and that isn’t my desire–to say … Continue reading
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Married, And Still Loving It!
We’ve been given the opportunity to give away three copies of a new book by Gary Chapman and Harold Myra, titled Married, And Still Loving It, available January 5th, 2016. It’s a book about real couples who have been married … Continue reading
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Pondering
I’ve been pondering the idea of memories, and what makes a memory memorable. I know that sounds redundant, but it’s not. There are memories we have that we would rather forget, but can’t. And there are precious memories long … Continue reading
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Trials In Marriage – Loving The Addict
Last week we talked to those who are caught in the web of addictions. This week we want to talk about the spouse married to the addict. This is a tough one because the trial you find yourself in often … Continue reading
Trials In Marriage – Addictions
“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” – Galatians 5:1 ESV My purpose in highlighting this particular trial is not to bring condemnation to those caught in this vicious cycle. Addictions are … Continue reading
Trials In Marriage–Caring For Elderly Parents
My Mom has been gone for nearly three years, and it seems I’m missing her more now than I have in a while. I’m not sure why that is, but I’m grateful I have no regrets that haunt me about … Continue reading
Posted in Caring for Parents, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, In-Laws, Seasons of Life, Showing Honor
Tagged Alzheimers, Caring For Aging Parents
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Love Song Dedication Finalists
This week we are so excited to reveal the Top 5 Finalists in our Love Song Dedication Contest. Special thanks to Mike Gilland, who provided his expertise and radio voice to make the finalists entries sound awesome! We were going to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Contests, Love Song Dedication To My Spouse
Tagged 7th blogiversary, Blogiversary, contest, Love Songs, Music
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Trials In Marriage – In-Law Relationships Part 2
Today we continue our series on the topic of In-Law relationships. It’s not an easy one when it gets started on the wrong foot, but there is help. Continue reading
Posted in Caring for Parents, Christian Marriage, Difficulty
Tagged Daughter-In-Law, Ephesians 6, Father-In-Law, In-Law Relationships, Mother-In-Law, Son-In-Law
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Trials In Marriage – In-Law Relationships
If you have difficulty with your in-laws I’m sure this post caught your attention. It doesn’t get discussed much on marriage blogs; not because it isn’t an issue, but because it is a huge issue to those who are struggling. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, In-Laws
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Trials In Marriage – Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain Or Illness. When sickness hits your home it requires your complete attention until the crisis passes. But when the sickness goes on and on it can take a toll on your marriage. There are so many unknowns you … Continue reading
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Trials In Marriage – Homesickness And Letting Go
When Tom and I got married I was only 19. I had never lived outside of my parent’s home much less my hometown of Orlando. I loved Central Florida, even with all the changes that had taken place with the … Continue reading
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Trials In Marriage – Confession of Sin
I can think of no more difficult season in our marriage than when we both had to confess sins. Some were against each other. Some were committed without the other knowing anything at all. Some happened before we were married. … Continue reading
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Trials In Marriage – Job Loss
This is an area we had never experienced, until five years ago. It was my birthday. Tom had left for work like all the other days of his career. When he called me at 9:30a it was no surprise, since … Continue reading
Trials In Marriage – Miscarriage: A Hope Deferred
After 2 years of marriage we decided we were ready to start a family. When my pregnancy test came back positive we couldn’t have been more excited. So much so that we announced it to the world!! And this, … Continue reading
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Looking Back Helps Us Look Forward
I love going to weddings. As I witness the wedding vows I pray for the bride and groom that God will help them through all the days to come–days that will be “worse” and “poorer”; days when they’ll face times … Continue reading
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When Communication Breaks Down In Marriage
I have a feeling that if you’ve been married for any length of time that you know exactly what I’m talking about with this title –>When Communication Breaks Down. It happens. And how you handle it reveals whether you’re on … Continue reading
A Fall Bucket List For Two – Engaged Marriage
Engaged Marriage – Dustin has been hosting this marriage blog for years, and he has quite the tools to help your marriage grow stronger. I am grateful for the opportunity he’s given me to be a regular guest blogger on … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Fun Dates, I.Heart.List, Romance, Romance in Marriage, Romantic Ideas
Tagged Bucket List, Dustin with Engaged Marriage, Fall Date Ideas
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Is Your Husband A Liar? – Hot, Holy and Humorous
Hot, Holy and Humorous – J Parker asked if I would share a post in her series for the month of September about what it means to be Beautiful. She gave several marriage bloggers a wide open topic for us … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Perspective in Marriage, Wives
Tagged Beauty in Marriage, Feel Beautiful, Hot, J with Hot Holy and Humorous
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Is Menopause Destroying Sex In Your Marriage? – Intimacy In Marriage
Intimacy In Marriage – My dear friend, Julie, is running a series on Thursdays about the difficulties marriages face that can have an adverse effect on our sexual intimacy. Here are some of the titles to other posts in this … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Christian Marriage, communication, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life, Sexual Intimacy
Tagged Marriage and Menopause, Menopause and Sex
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