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Category Archives: Christian Marriage
Foodie Fridays – Stuffed Potatoes Supreme
This week we traveled to GA to be with our granddaughter for her 11th birthday. As tradition would have it, her dinner was prepared according to her taste. She has always had a mature palette—how many 6 year olds love … Continue reading
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Vintage Post – Physical Intimacy
Originally published 2019 Some may call this Sexual Intimacy, but we believe Physical Intimacy more accurately describes this part of marriage. This kind of intimacy encompasses so much more than having sexual relations. Physical touch and expression throughout the day … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Intimacy, Keeping It Real, Physical, Vintage Posts
Tagged Physical intimacy, Sexual intimacy, Sheet Music
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day
It’s a day of good food, parades and laughter. Why not celebrate together tonight? You could… Watch a movie set in Ireland. Or enjoy a good comedian, like Nate Bargatze. Go to an Irish Pub or restaurant. Play Trivia. Make … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Holidays, Spring Date Ideas
Tagged Romantic Ideas, St. Patrick's Day
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Foodie Fridays – Ham and Scalloped Potatoes
There are some recipes I’ve had so long I don’t remember where I found it. This recipe is one of them. It is comfort food for our family, and hopefully for your’s too. First, buy a good quality ham—we buy … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort food, family favorites, Foodie Fridays, recipes, scalloped potatoes and ham
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Worship
Last night as we were about to turn off the lights and go to bed, Tom said, “Let’s play one worship song.” I sat down ready to enjoy these few moments together focused on Jesus. He hit his playlist not … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Music, Worship
Tagged Brandon Lake, Gratitude lyrics, Spiritual Intimacy, Worship
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Foodie Fridays – Classic French Toast
I am not the only one who loves to cook in our home. Tom has his specialties that are his alone to make—French Toast being one of them. The day Tom proposed to me he took me out for breakfast. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged food traditions, French Toast, Recipe
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Fresh Eyes
It is spring in Florida and it is invigorating. The birds are especially loud this time of year. They are busy preparing their nests. With the focus on our home in Monday’s post, it has given me fresh eyes for … Continue reading
There’s No Place Like It
Having just returned from celebrating our anniversary, we are freshly aware of how much we love coming home. It doesn’t matter how nice the place is we visited; there comes a point when we both just want to be home. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life, Testimonies
Tagged Home, There’s no place like it
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Foodie Fridays – Creamy Tomato Soup
Confession: My love for cooking started as a challenge. When our daughter was diagnosed with Celiac disease we had to rethink every favorite family recipe. This led me to find new recipes too, from those suffering with the same limitations. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged 3-cheese grilled cheese, celiac, Coconut Aminos, creamy tomato soup, recipes, Soy Allergy, substitutes
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Vintage Post – Old Age, Fresh Love
Originally published in July 2017 “Come grow old with me. The best is yet to be” is a quote lovers use often to express their devotion. However, when old age is knocking on the door it doesn’t seem to have the … Continue reading
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It’s Our 46th Anniversary
Rather than talk about it, we thought we’d let pictures speak of the life we’ve made together.
Foodie Fridays – Lemon Blueberry Scones
I fell in love with scones when Starbucks first featured their pumpkin scones in the fall. As I often do, I decided to try them at home and see if they were better. The difference between “made across the country, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged baking tips for scones, lemon blueberry scones, Sally’s Baking Addiction
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Solid Rock
Yesterday we shared the importance of dealing with offenses as they happen. And happen they will! Today I was reminded of another One who left His mark on our marriage—etched in stone, as it were. Jesus is our solid rock, … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict
Tagged 1 Timothy 1:15, Firm Foundation, Marriage offenses, Solid Rock
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Dust or Stone
It is time for a heart check up. Not the kind where you go to the doctor, but the kind where you go to God. Marriage is challenging on many levels and the opportunity for being hurt or offended is … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Forgiveness, Keeping It Real
Tagged Conflict in Marriage, Dust or Stone, Forgiveness, James 1, Offenses in Marriage
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Foodie Fridays – Shaved Beef Stir Fry
The Super Bowl food this year was a huge hit. I made Philly Cheesesteaks in anticipation of the Eagles win over the Chiefs. They succeeded too…40-22, in case you missed it. We were still sad that our food of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Foodie Fridays, my husband cooks, recipes, Shaved Beef Stir Fry
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Vintage Post—Valentine’s Hype or Help?
Today’s post was originally shared in 2013, but the message is just as important today. I can’t count the number of couples I talk to who choose not to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They say it’s just another day where Hallmark, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Holidays, Romance in Marriage, Valentine's Day
Tagged Valentine's Day Ideas
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Valentine’s Day Tips
This is the one day set aside for you to make the most of your love. But where do you start? Think of the things your spouse loves. How can you highlight these things in an unexpected way? Examples: If … Continue reading
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Tagged Tips, Valentine's Day
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Foodie Fridays – Fried Eggplant
This is a dish my husband introduced to me when we were first married. I had never heard of eggplant much less learned to love it. If you find yourself in the same place, you are about to find a … Continue reading
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Tagged Farmers Market, Fried Eggplant, Super Bowl Appetizers
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Constant
This is a word that defines Tom’s leadership and love in our marriage. We have been members of our church from day one—40 years ago this April. We have lived in the same home for 33 years this fall. Tom … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Priorities
Tagged Constant, marriage
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Humility
“Unity grows where humility flows.” David Bush Tom and I had the privilege this Sunday to attend a grand opening celebration. It was for a church in Miami that our church planted 28 years ago. They just acquired a permanent … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Conflict, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged church plants, faithfulness, Humility, marriage, unity
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