Category Archives: Christian Marriage

Meet Isaac And Rebekah

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Debi Walter

Tom and I are reading through the Bible this year and are on the part in Genesis of the story about Isaac and Rebekah. I absolutely love this story; it wreaks of faith in God, trust in His provision and … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Debi Walter

It’s the time of the week when we share with you the amazing posts of other marriage blogs we frequent and respect. Take some time this weekend to relax and refresh you marriage. Darby Dugger – Offering Wives Authenticity Rather … Continue reading →

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Intentional Tourist – Finding Romance In Your Own Backyard

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Debi Walter

Tourist. Most of us have been one from time to time. The definition of a tourist is: a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure. Have you ever considered becoming a tourist in your own city? Looking … Continue reading →

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Red Light – Green Light

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Debi Walter

Do you remember this game as a child? It was fun to try and run as fast and far as you could before the person playing the “light” turned around yelling, “RED LIGHT!” If they saw you moving you had … Continue reading →

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Breaking The Myth – Soul Mates

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Debi Walter

   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…

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Debi Walter

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!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Debi Walter

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

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Debi Walter

   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

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Trials In Marriage – Addictions

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Debi Walter

“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 →

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Trials In Marriage–Caring For Elderly Parents

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Love Song Dedication Finalists

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Trials In Marriage – In-Law Relationships Part 2

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Trials In Marriage – In-Law Relationships

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Trials In Marriage – Chronic Illness

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Debi Walter

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

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Debi Walter

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

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Debi Walter

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

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Debi Walter

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 →

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Trials In Marriage – Miscarriage: A Hope Deferred

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Debi Walter

   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

Posted on October 10, 2015 by Debi Walter

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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