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Category Archives: Christian Marriage
Happy Hour
We have been in the process of replacing the drain field for our septic system, not a fun project to spend money on, but necessary–oh, so very necessary. It’s necessary because we want all of it to work properly in … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Happy Hour, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged drain fields, septic systems
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Stop Grey From Becoming The New Black And White
Last week we talked about Sexual Intimacy and what it takes to cultivate this closeness in marriage. In a culture that craves sex it is ironic that marriages are often sex-starved. Either for lack of sex or because of the … Continue reading
Missed Connection
We had it all planned. I would visit our daughter and her family for a couple of days until Tom finished with a trade show. On his way home he would pass through Atlanta where I would meet him at … Continue reading
Happy Hour
Here are the posts we deem as Specials of the Week for your weekend enjoyment! Encourage Your Spouse Encouraging Words: Bless – How do you use this word…bless your heart. Read this for some southern inspiration. 🙂 Intimacy In Marriage … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Happy Hour
Tagged God, Husband, Intimate relationship, marriage, Prayer, relationship
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Spiritual Intimacy
Today is the National Day of Prayer. It was established on the first Thursday in May beginning in 1988 by President Reagan when he signed it as a law in order to help America pause and consider the true source … Continue reading
Sex vs. Sexual Intimacy
Everyone is doing it, or so it would appear based on what television and Hollywood portray on a daily basis. But there is a huge difference between sex and sexual intimacy. Animals have sex for the sole purpose of procreating. … Continue reading
It Takes Time To Make Time
Before we were married it took no effort at all to plan our next date. We wanted to be together as much as our time would allow. But once we were married this began to gradually change; it had to. … Continue reading
Lost
Have you ever lost something precious to you? I have–just this past weekend as a matter of fact. I lost my journal. It’s ironic after posting about my journal-writing last week, to realize I had no idea where it was. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Christ, Christian, God, Intimate relationship, Journaling, Lord, marriage, relationship
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The Day
Journal from May 18, 2005: I woke this morning feeling the weight of time. As the days dwindle down until “The Day” is here, I am realizing how small I am, and I am tempted to fear. Tomorrow is uncertain; … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Open Nest, Parenting, Seasons of Life
Tagged Bible, Christ, Christianity, God, Jesus, Letting go, Lord, Mother of the Bride, Prayer, Religion & Spirituality
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My Dad
Our first post in our Reflection series is actually reflections from my childhood, years before I would become Mrs. Tom Walter. I wrote this the year after my Dad died, which you’ll hear more about tomorrow. From June 2004: Father’s … Continue reading
Posted in Caring for Parents, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life
Tagged Clackers, Family, Father, Father's Day, Florida, Home, Journaling, Parenting
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Looking Back
I have kept a journal for 23 years. I am on my 52nd volume, which is a serious amount of talking I have spared my husband. 🙂 It has served as my way to think through the difficulties of life. … Continue reading
Happy Hour
I am so sorry we haven’t had the time this past week to read other marriage blogs the way we usually do. As a result we don’t have our regular list of “special posts” for your weekend reading enjoyment. But … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged CCEF, marriage, Winston Smith
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A Daisy A Day
We talk a lot about the importance of doing little kindnesses for our spouse on a regular basis. We are encouraged to do this in the hopes it will become a life-long habit. I happened to remember one line of … Continue reading
The Dismounting of Discovery
It’s the end of an era in American history, and I’m sad. The space shuttle program has come to a halt and Discovery, the oldest shuttle in the fleet, has landed for the last time in Washington D.C. where she … Continue reading
Happy Hour
While the world celebrates Happy Hour trying to forget reality, we celebrate Happy Hour by highlighting great marriage blog posts worth reading. God has linked us together via the Christian Marriage Bloggers Association, so it is with full confidence that … Continue reading
The Titanic: A Lesson For Marriage
When each of us entered into our marriage as husband and wife, we had no idea of the difficulty, the challenges, the issues we would face together. Some couples prepare themselves and ride the storms of life, coming out better and … Continue reading
Life Saver or Life Taker
I got a text from my daughter in Atlanta today with a chilling report; Bradley, our two year old grandson nearly choked on a life saver during worship at their church. Tracy looked at him and noticed his lips were … Continue reading
Clinging Vines
This is a repost from August 2010. The message is so important to a healthy marriage we’ve decided to re-post it for you today on this Easter weekend! Clinging Vines
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Easter, Kudzu
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A Text And A Smile
It is Thursday night, and Tom and I have been apart all week. I’ve been in Georgia helping my daughter pack for an upcoming move. Tom is in Miami on business. Imagine my delight when I got the following text … Continue reading
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