Category Archives: Christian Marriage

A Fragrant Aroma – New Friends

When was the last time you made new friends? There is something invigorating about meeting with a new couple, sharing your story, hearing theirs and genuinely talking and listening from the heart. We had such an opportunity last weekend. Meet … Continue reading

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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 21

Having recently spent a week in the desert of Arizona, it is no wonder this verse jumped off the page to me as I read this chapter. I can not imagine why anyone would choose to live in a desert, … Continue reading

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Sharing Musts For A Healthy Marriage 2

In case you missed the beginning of this Sunday series our first two “sharing musts” were: Vacations and Dreams Our next absolute sharing must for a healthy marriage would seem to go without saying, but it is a real issue … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Don’t Flip When Romance Flops

Our pastor tells us often what people remember most about his Sunday messages is when he shares a personal story of how he’s messed up.  For some reason people resonate and find encouragement through the failures of others.  Not in … Continue reading

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A Varietal of Sorts

In wine-making a varietal wine is so named when the main grape consists of at least 75% of the wine.  The other 25% can be from another type of grape. Our post today is a varietal of sorts.  Lisa Graf, … Continue reading

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The Cynic Within

The enemy of our souls first tempted Eve by asking her a question, “Did God really say…” It was a question meant to challenge the goodness of God.  It was evil and cynical in nature. A cynic is a faultfinding … Continue reading

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Sharing Musts For A Healthy Marriage

Most are familiar with the practice of hitting the “share” button on You Tube, Facebook, etc.  in order to send something you found worthwhile for your friends and family to see and/or read.  Sharing social media with others is as … Continue reading

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Happy Hour

We are posting this on Saturday as the opening of our Ultimate Blog Challenge for October.  Somehow it seems fitting to shed the light on some of our favorite marriage blogs available on the internet.  We are privileged to call … Continue reading

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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 20

We just spent a week in AZ where there is a light ordinance.  Basically what this means is the street lights must point completely downward, and they cannot be detected from over 200 ft. away.  It is great for stargazing, … Continue reading

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When The Wine Runs Out

J.R. Miller shared this glorious truth, which we received via Grace Gems.  If you haven’t subscribed to this wonderful newsletter, we encourage you to.  It always provides rich truth in which to soak your soul! “When the wine ran out, … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Beauty in the Desert

I was born in Orlando.  I have never lived outside of the state of Florida.  I love the beach, and even if I am unable to go as often as I would like, just knowing it is there is a … Continue reading

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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 19

Listening is of great value, but we must be careful of what we allow ourselves to listen. Just because it can be heard doesn’t necessarily mean we should listen to it. Discernment is knowing what is profitable for our listening … Continue reading

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Gray Hair and Laughter

  Our daughter sent us this video of an older couple trying to figure out the camera feature on their new computer.  This is funny, but what we love is how they obviously adore each other even when they’re having … Continue reading

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The Marriage SPA

I have become friends with a young mom of 4 children through a blog challenge I took part in during the month of July.  Her name is Lisa Graf.  She graciously asked if I would like to write a guest … Continue reading

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Happy Hour

Welcome to our weekly Happy Hour.  It’s the time when we share with you special blog posts of other marriage bloggers worth your time.  Enjoy your weekend! Hot, Holy and Humorous Come Over Here So I Can Slap You – … Continue reading

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What Does A Healthy Marriage Look Like?

This sounds like a simple question, but if it was then there would be a lot more healthy marriages then there are!  Winston Smith with Christian Counseling Education Foundation shares a short video (4 minutes) in answer to this question: … Continue reading

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Our First Priority

The Romantic Vineyard is dedicated to helping marriages grow for God’s glory.  Year after year life changes, yet our vows remain.  Regardless of economies or changing seasons we are one flesh for better or for worse.  We are committed to … Continue reading

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Mark Your Calendar

I wasn’t feeling well last week, and this week we are on Papa and Nana duty with our two granddaughters.  Our son and his lovely wife are away celebrating their 5th wedding anniversary – the first time since their honeymoon.  … Continue reading

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Happy Hour

It’s the weekend, and we are going on Papa and Nana Duty for the next week.  🙂  Our son and daughter-in-love are going away to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary.  This time for them is the first since their honeymoon, … Continue reading

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A Fragrant Aroma – Face to Face

Did you ever have a pen pal when you were little?  They were usually assigned to you through some sort of organization like Girl Scouts or through the church.  The idea was to write to this person in order to … Continue reading

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