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Our 1,000th Post!
It’s true. It came upon us so suddenly and yet, it does seem a long time since we began this blogging journey with all of you in our vineyard. We have laughed. We have cried. We have been encouraged. And … Continue reading
5 Ways to Avoid Suspicion In Marriage
Suspicion is a helpful tool when you’re trying to solve a murder mystery–everyone is suspect. But when suspicion hits close to home it can actually cause great harm in a relationship. We live in a culture of suspicion. Politicians are … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Bible, Christ, God, Infidelity, marriage, Merriam-Webster, Religion and Spirituality, Suspicion
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United In Pros[e] and Cons
We are privileged to be a part of the Christian Marriage Bloggers Association. It is amazing to meet so many like-minded couples who desire to see marriages become all God intended them to be. We are all in this together, … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage
Tagged Agape, Christian, Christian Marriage Bloggers Association, CMBA, God, Husband, Jesus, Love, marriage, Relationships
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Romantic St. Augustine, FL
Guest blogger Allie Olsen of Simply St.Augustine hopes you’ll have one of your most romantic getaways ever in the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida! Before you go, like Simply St. Augustine on facebook and follow on twitter @SimplyStAug As … Continue reading
Romantic Orlando: Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove is Sea World’s all-inclusive park that is limited to only 1,000 guests per day. I took Tom there for his birthday Monday, and we had the best time! A friend told us it felt like you were at … Continue reading
I Choose Us
It was one of those date nights where you think it’s normal and predictable, but I was soon to learn otherwise. Tom and I had decided to watch a movie at home, something we rarely do on date nights because … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Movie Dates
Tagged Family, Film, God, Grandparent, Home, Nicolas Cage, Parent, The Family Man, Tia Leoni, touchstones
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God Is Always Listening
We love hearing testimonies of God’s love and grace in the marriages of friends and acquaintances. God is always at work in our marriage helping us grow more in love with Him and each other, yet we often forget His … Continue reading
When Your Feelings And Convictions Don’t Agree
We’ve all faced seasons where we don’t feel like doing what we know we should. Our convictions may be clear, but our desire to stick to them may fluctuate on any given day. Here are some scenarios to help you … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Priorities, Temptation, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Amy Carmichael, Christ, Christian, Christianity, Convictions, Feelings, Fighting temptation, God, Holy Spirit, Jesu, Lord
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Creative Date Ideas
Maybe you cringe whenever you hear the word creative because you simply aren’t creative in any sense of the word. Well, I have good news for you–you don’t have to be creative in order to have a creative date because … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Creative Dates, Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Romance, romancing your spouse
Tagged Africa, Brazil, Creative Date Ideas, DVD, Facebook, Hawaii, Pinterest, Relationships, Romance
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Cheap Date Ideas
There was a time in my life when I would have taken offense at being called a “cheap date.” But once you’re married with small children, teenagers or without a job, a cheap date is a grateful option and becomes … Continue reading
Posted in Cheap Dates, Christian Marriage, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas
Tagged Bubble bath, Cheap Date Ideas, Dating on a Budget, games, Holiday, Jigsaw puzzle, Puzzle, Valentine's Day
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9 Celebration Date Ideas
Does your spouse have a birthday coming up soon? Mine does; Tom’s birthday is on Saturday, and I’m excited to celebrate yet another year of his life. A kindness from God we can easily take for granted. I would love … Continue reading
A Truth To Cling To
Good Morning, Most of you will be gathering with your local church to worship the God we love and serve. What a privilege it is to know His Wondrous Love. This is what makes the difference in a marriage devoted … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Music, Worship
Tagged Before The Throne, Christ, Facebook, marriage, Music, Oh Wondrous Love, Vikki Cook
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Happy Hour
Yes, it’s been awhile since we’ve had time to read other blogs, much less post about them for you! Sorry. This is what happens when your world is turned upside-down. Thankfully, our feet have landed, and we’re getting our bearings … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Happy Hour
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Divorce, Education and Enrichment, God, marriage, relationship, United States
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Re-Employment Update
As you know Tom no longer has a job. We went away to the mountains of North Carolina last week to be alone and mostly to listen. Tom prayed. I prayed. We prayed together and read God’s Word. It was … Continue reading
A Huge Slip Flop
It was bound to happen. Olympians are, after all only humans. But oh, to be the one to whom it happens–embarrassing to say the least! German Diver, Stephen Feck slipped as he was launching off the board and ended up … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Olympics, Temptation, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Feck, Germany, God, marriage, NBC, Olympic, Olympic Games, Stephen Feck
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Back To The Basics – Works
They run because it is the fastest way out of poverty in their country. The Kenyan Olympic team uses basic methods that produce olympic results. The residents of Iten is well-known as the “Home of Champions.” And there is good … Continue reading
A Lesson From Blade Runner
If you’ve been watching the Olympics at all, you’ve certainly heard of him. He’s one of the most talked about participants in the 2012 games. His nickname is Blade Runner and for good reason, Oscar Pistorius from South Africa lost … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Olympics, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged BladeRunner, God, Jesus, London, Olympic, Olympic Games, Oscar Pistorius, South Africa
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What Motivates You?
He’s the oldest Olympian taking part in the 2012 London Games, and at 71 he’s the most respected. Meet Hiroshi Hoketsu from Japan. He first entered the Olympics in 1968 where he competed in Equestrian Jumping. His second time at the … Continue reading
Not Good Enough
We have been considering the Olympics in light of marriage – applying the analogy of a good Olympian to a good marriage. Yesterday we watched as Michael Phelps went for his 18th medal in swimming the 200m butterfly. If he … Continue reading
Who Is Yours?
Every athlete, no matter what country they represent, has one. The athletes listen to their every word and look to them first for their approval after their performance. In watching the Olympics I’ve been struck by their influence. Who is this … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage
Tagged Christ, God, Holy Spirit, Kerri Strug, Olympic Games, Russia, Strug, United States
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