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Category Archives: Christian Marriage
Ordinary Days
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
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Energy, God, Lord, PG Tips, Shopping, Starbucks, technology
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Still
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
Posted in Christian Marriage, Music, Worship
Tagged Be Still, Bible, Christianity, Churches of God, God, Psalm 46:10, Psalms, Religion and Spirituality, Watermark
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Hit Or Miss
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
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Christian, communication, God, marriage, relationship
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Keep Me Near
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
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Music, Worship
Tagged Glorify, Keep Me Near, Worship
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3500 Years Up In Smoke
This morning I awoke before dawn with a plan, and so did someone else apparently. I read my Bible reading for today from the book of James… So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great … Continue reading
How Are You?
I am often stumped by this simple question – how are you? I have to stop and actually think about how I am doing before I answer. I used to answer a quick, “fine and you?” But I can no … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Date Night Ideas, Growing Strong Marriages, Mark Your Calendars (time sensitive), Orlando Date Ideas
Tagged Benjamin Franklin, Bok Tower Gardens, date nights, Fun Dates, God, Honesty in Relationships, King, Martin Luther King, Martin Luther King Day, Orlando Magic, Rollins College
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Off The Air
Image Credit: gramilano.com As I am writing this post our blog is “Off the Air.” It is a strange feeling and one I’ve never experienced since becoming a blogger. We’ve had a minor issue with some people not being able … Continue reading
Holiness Is A Harvest
A friend recently shared with us this quote by Josh Harris: “What you see in your spiritual life today is the direct result of what you’ve put in the soil of your life in days past. The difference between the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Bible, Christ, God, Holy Spirit, Josh Harris, marriage, Soil, Sowing, Spiritual Life
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Let’s Take A Walk
So many times when life is hard and the circumstances are difficult, we’ll say these four words – Let’s Take A Walk. Walking provides perspective. It provides much needed contemplation. It’s simply the best way to pull back and re-access … Continue reading
Amazing Grace
Paul Tripp has said that the biggest problem in marriage is not what you’d expect. Most of us would chime in the usual: finances, communication, unresolved conflict, anger, sickness, incompatibility, etc. But he says the biggest problem is WORSHIP. Every … Continue reading
A Fresh Start – With A Limp
We’ve enjoyed our week off, but like most vacations we found ourselves missing our daily interactions with you. We pray you’ve enjoyed celebrating Christmas and New Year’s with your spouse, family and close friends. Our emotions are mixed about so … Continue reading
A New Year Challenge
I’m breaking my week off from blogging commitment to share with you a challenge in which I’m participating. I thought you might like to know about it too. It’s called: 31 Days To Pray For Your Spouse Challenge And it … Continue reading
First Place Winner!
And now it is time to reveal our First Place Winner in our B.I.G. Christmas Giveaway Contest. Drum roll, please… David Traugott, husband to Kelly Traugott is our winner! Below is his winning entry. Note the secret message embedded in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Contests
Tagged Celebration World Resort Villas, Christmas
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2nd Place Winner
The 2nd place prize is a $100 Visa Gift Card to use for a night away. Again, we are keeping this one anonymous because she is planning to give it as a Christmas present. Congratulations! Here is her winning entry: … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Contests
Tagged Conditions and Diseases, Kidney, Kidney transplantation, Michael Bolton, When A Man Loves A Woman
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Be Generous
It may seem unnecessary to encourage generosity during THE season for giving, but my encouragement is to draw your attention to a blogging friend who does this very well. Meet Lori Byerly, of The Generous Wife blog. She is an … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Guest Post
Tagged David, God, Goliath, Hugh Downs, LORD Almighty, Ordinary, Thomas Moore, Winston Churchill
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So, Where’s Your Focus?
Debi’s post yesterday touched on having spiritual myopia – that is being near-sighted to where we miss seeing what’s most important. Have you ever taken a picture where the camera failed to focus on the what you wanted it to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Purpose, Spiritual Intimacy, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Christian, God, marriage, Myopia, Relationships
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10 Questions To Diagnose Your Marital Health
We are currently reading Donald Whitney’s book, Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health, and I must tell you, it is encouraging, convicting and compelling. I find myself responding to what I read in the way I believe the author … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Spiritual Intimacy, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Christ, Compassion, Donald Whitney, God, Health, Jesus, marriage, Relationships, Spiritual Myopia, Spouse, Ten Questions To Diagnose Your Spiritual Health, The Great Physician
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Happy Hour
It is time once again for our “Specials of the Week!” Enjoy… Encourage Your Spouse Have Courage – Be A Support – I love history, and Lori does an excellent job of telling a story from which we can glean … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour
Tagged Christian, God, Holy, Husband, marriage, relationship
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Hindrances To A Merry Christmas #4 – Regret
Regret is a powerful master. It can hinder our best intentions, and it can paralyze our future. It invades every thought and deed and all the while robs us of the joy there is in doing good to others. What … Continue reading
Hindrances To A Merry Christmas #2 – Lack
In our possession driven society it is easy to be very aware of our lack when it comes to Christmas. We may lack the funds to buy what our children want most on their list. We may not be able … Continue reading
