Category Archives: Christian Marriage

Loving Your Spouse With Gospel Love

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Debi Walter

A good friend of mine recently posted on her blog, The Beauty of Brokenness. She wrote about dreams and hopes for the future. When a couple first gets married their dreams are  plentiful like the trees in the forest; everywhere they … Continue reading →

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He Said, She Heard

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Tom and Debi

It started out like a typical conversation: He: What do you say we go get some ice cream. She: That sounds good, BUT I really don’t need it. He: Yeah, and I don’t really want it. An hour passes, and … Continue reading →

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The Gospel And The Bedroom

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Debi Walter

We have been discussing the effect of the Gospel on our marriages with other marriage bloggers we have come to know and respect. Simply put, we wouldn’t have a marriage if it weren’t for the Gospel. What better time than … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Debi Walter

Yes, it’s time for us to share with you the posts of other marriage bloggers we think are special. Take some time this weekend to visit them. An added plus? All of these bloggers are members of the newly formed … Continue reading →

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365 Acts of Love

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Tom and Debi

We have been following the quest of one husband to change the way he loves his wife. His goal is to show her 365 acts of love without her knowing of his quest. He documents what he does on a … Continue reading →

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Be All There

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tom Walter

I am resolved to be completely present wherever I am.  I’ve realized recently that too often I’m not present mentally, though I may be physically. I am often distracted in the present by the future, which robs me of all … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Debi Walter

With my Mom’s 90th birthday party tomorrow, I haven’t had as much time to read other blogs as I would like. BUT, I did take some time to update our Wine Train Blog Roll. We highly recommend these websites, and … Continue reading →

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Showing Honor

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Debi Walter

Most of us are familiar with the practice of introducing a guest speaker, either at a conference or church function. Usually the person chosen to introduce the guest speaker knows the person well enough to add interest and intrigue to … Continue reading →

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Shame On You!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Tom and Debi

This phrase is often said when someone does something they shouldn’t have. Like when a child deliberately goes against their parents’ wishes bringing embarrassment or shame. But the shame we want to talk about involves the marriage relationship. Oftentimes shame … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Debi Walter

Welcome to 5p. on Friday. It’s time for the weekend to begin, and what better way than to have some really special posts to read to encourage you in your marriage. We have some regulars and some new blogs to … Continue reading →

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Make It Your Own “Super Tuesday”

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Debi Walter

Today is known as Super Tuesday because it is the Tuesday when 10 states participate in voting for their party’s nominee for President. This year it’s the Republican party selecting their nominee. Why not celebrate this day in a special … Continue reading →

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Legacy of Marriage

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Debi Walter

We do well to take thought of how our marriage and our commitment to it influences the lives and choices our children and their children will make. Today was her day for all of her 90 years. My grandmother was … Continue reading →

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Are You Pinterested?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Debi Walter

People tend to think I know a lot about social media, and I suppose I do to a certain extent. But I’m simply ignorant enough to try things to see if they’ll work. Sadly, I’ve signed up for more services … Continue reading →

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Wives Only: Romantic Leap Day Tradition

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Debi Walter

Leap Day is a day attributed to the calendar every four years in order to make up for lost time, literally. This solved a problem many civilizations had for as long as time has been recorded. It was in the … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Vacations

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Debi Walter

Vacation #1 I got sick a couple of days before our trip, and it only got worse as we drove to our destination. It was difficult to breathe, especially at night when I was supposed to be sleeping. We had … Continue reading →

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Kudos To Lowes For Celebrating the Seasons of Marriage

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Tom and Debi

Watch this video titled, “Don’t Stop (Improving)” It made us smile, so we wanted to share it with you on the Sunday following our anniversary! And thank you for all the kind wishes you’ve sent. It has been a week … Continue reading →

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What We’ve Learned About Marriage in 33 Years

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Tom Walter

Today is our 33rd wedding anniversary, and it is the fourth anniversary we’ve shared with you since beginning The Romantic Vineyard. We are grateful to have this platform to share what we’ve learned about marriage so far. We say “so … Continue reading →

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Open Or Closed?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Debi Walter

We are in the mountains of North Carolina this week celebrating our 33rd anniversary (24th). It has been a beautiful week. Our daughter, son-in-love and two grandchildren were able to join us from Saturday until this morning, and now we … Continue reading →

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Love Never Fails

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Tom and Debi

Today marks the final entry in our Love is series.  Paul sums it all up by declaring, “love never fails!” Wow!  How many marriages would endure if both the husband and wife had this conviction of heart.  If something isn’t … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Debi Walter

Before we share with you our “Specials of the Week…” I must make a confession to you today. I’m sick today after fighting off the symptoms of a cold all week. I’m still in bed at noon, writing and surfing … Continue reading →

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