Category Archives: Christian Marriage

Love Endures All Things

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Debi Walter

Date night – 1982.  Tom took me to the theater to see a new movie that was receiving rave reviews.  It was Monday; we had both worked all day; I was 7 months pregnant with our first child, but we … Continue reading →

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Love Hopes All Things

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Tom and Debi

We recently watched a movie we don’t necessarily recommend, but there was one quote that jumped out at us and was worth remembering: “Beginnings are scary.  Endings are usually sad, but it’s what’s in the middle that counts. So when … Continue reading →

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Love Believes All Things

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Debi Walter

We’ve heard comedians and mothers say it: What part of ALL don’t you understand? If God’s Word tells us Love Believes All Things, who are we to insert a BUT where it doesn’t belong.  Certainly we’re not talking about situations … Continue reading →

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Love Bears All Things

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Tom Walter

To bear means: to sustain the burden of; take on; take care of. When Debi said she would be my wife for better or worse, in sickness and in health; she didn’t know this would include helping me recover from … Continue reading →

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Love Does Not Rejoice in Wrong Doing…

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Debi Walter

…but rejoices in the Truth! And it’s the “Truth that sets you free!” We have learned much about what true love is and what it isn’t over the past few days.  We can easily look at this portion of 1 … Continue reading →

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Love is….not resentful

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Tom Walter

Resentful means easily provoked to anger or irritable; this is the word mentioned right before in this scripture passage (1 Corinthians 13:4-7), and the word we discussed on Friday.  So why is it mentioned twice?  Most likely because we might … Continue reading →

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Love is…not irritable

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Debi Walter

The following was originally posted in June of 2010, but the Truth I needed then can certainly be applied to me today. I am in constant need of God’s mercy and grace. And the best news is that His mercies … Continue reading →

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Love Does Not Insist On Its Own Way!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Debi Walter

As we continue our discussion of what Love is and isn’t as defined in the Bible, we are learning simple adjustments to make in how we relate to one another.  So far we’ve discussed these points: Love is patient and kind. … Continue reading →

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Love is Not Rude

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Debi Walter

Rude Just saying the word sounds rude – like you’re interrupting someone without saying “excuse me”. Rude behavior can be as simple as belting out a loud burp or forgetting to open the door, as demeaning as speaking harshly, or … Continue reading →

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Love is Not Arrogant

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Debi Walter

We are continuing our Love Is series… Arrogance is easily detected by those who are observing it in others, yet it is hardly noticed by those who are themselves arrogant. I should know because I lived completely unaware of my … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Tom and Debi

Encourage Your Spouse Building Strength – Rest – This is part of a series Lori is doing on building a strong marriage. We purpose to do many things well in our lives, but are we purposing to build a strong … Continue reading →

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Love Does Not Envy

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Tom and Debi

Today we continue our look at 1 Corinthians 13 to understand more clearly what love is.  This post is a bit more weighty than usual, but it is important in marriage to look deeper into the soil of our hearts … Continue reading →

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Love is…Patient

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Debi Walter

We are re-posting the “Love-Is” posts we did back in the Spring of 2010. It is still one of our most popular series, and well worth revisiting. With Valentines Day only two weeks away, these posts will help us remember … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma: A Realization and A Confession

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Debi Walter

I keep thinking that life is getting in the way of writing. BUT. Life is what I’m called to live. Writing is simply an outlet to share our life with others. Somehow I think I’ve switched the two. This is … Continue reading →

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What Your Shopping Cart Says About You

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Debi Walter

As Tom and I were leaving Costco recently, the check-out clerk commented he wanted to come to our house simply based on what we were buying. It made us laugh as we realized how different seasons require different purchases from … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Debi Walter

It has been a few weeks since we’ve been able to highlight some of our favorite blogs. This isn’t because there haven’t been good ones to read – on the contrary! It seems the marriage blogs we frequent are growing … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Days

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Debi Walter

This post was originally posted in April of 2010. I happened upon it last night as I was looking for something else. What affected me is we’re in a season where life is NOT ordinary. It has been a challenge … Continue reading →

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Still

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Tom and Debi

When was the last time you were still? Sleeping doesn’t count! Stillness is something with which most of us are not comfortable. Why? Because when we’re still all we have is our thoughts, and sometimes our thoughts aren’t encouraging. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Hit Or Miss

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Debi Walter

When schedules are demanding and time to connect is lacking, it is easy to find our communication either hitting or missing the mark. Have you ever said one thing only to have your spouse interpret what you said, how you … Continue reading →

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Keep Me Near

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Debi Walter

January is  the month when people often purpose to be consistent in their devotions. It is Wednesday. The month is over half passed, and maybe you’re needing to be reminded, like me, who it is we need most to help … Continue reading →

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