Category Archives: Christian Marriage

Excel Still More

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Debi Walter

It’s been 7 and a half years, but it feels like only yesterday.  The Lord took my Dad to his final resting place at the age of 81 in January of 2004.  I miss him – especially this week!  He … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Debi Walter

Having been on vacation this past week we haven’t read other blogs to give them our weekly blog love.  However, our monthly Here’s To Us Challenge is the twelfth – two days away.  So we ask you to take some … Continue reading →

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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 6

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard?  When will you arise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little … Continue reading →

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Game ON!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Most have heard of the game Twenty Questions.  It’s where one person is thinking of something and it’s the challenge for the other player to figure out what it is by asking no more than twenty “yes or no” questions.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Here are our picks of blog posts we think are special.  Enjoy browsing through these over the weekend, and we’ll see you on Monday! Crosswalk The Power of Humility in Marriage – Dr. David Hawkins is called The Relationship Doctor and … Continue reading →

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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 4

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Debi Walter

A “precept” according to Noah Webster is authoritative instruction pertaining to moral conduct, and no where in Scripture is morality more prevalent than the Proverbs. Solomon had great wisdom and he used his wisdom to instruct us  how to live. … Continue reading →

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Blank

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Debi Walter

Blank is what happens in my mind every chance I’ve had to write this post.  I sit at the computer and stare. I have the privilege of spending a few days in Atlanta with my daughter.  I’m not feeling 100%, … Continue reading →

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How’s The Forecast?

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Tom and Debi

It’s hard to believe we’re in the middle of May.  Hurricane season began on May 1st, and we pray this year will be a slow season with no major storms.  Wouldn’t it be nice if we could forecast the number … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Aroma – Love Is In The Air

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Debi Walter

Last weekend I had the privilege of being the wedding coordinator for one of my best friend’s daughter’s wedding.  It was a wedding like none other I have ever done.  You see Janelle’s idea of a wedding was one involving … Continue reading →

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Feeling Numb?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Debi Walter

Numbness is a way to protect yourself from feeling pain.  It enables the surgeon to plumb the depths of your body in order to do a deep work for lasting change. We have been numb.  Numb to the fact that … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo Rezar

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Yes, today is Cinco de Mayo where the Mexican’s celebrate their victory over the French army which took place in 1862.  It also happens to be the National Day of Prayer (Rezar) Why not combine the two by praying purposefully … Continue reading →

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What Is The Gospel?

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Tom Walter

And what does it have to do with my marriage?  Everything, that is if you’re a Christian. This is the week when the Gospel is front and center in the mind of every believer.  It is Easter week, and we … Continue reading →

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Milestones

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Debi Walter

Photo Credit: Pshutterbug Our lives are full of milestones.  What exactly is a milestone? A stone marker set up on a roadside to indicate the distance in miles from a given point. An important event, as in a person’s career, … Continue reading →

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Fragrant Aroma – 4 and 19

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Tom and Debi

This past week we had the opportunity to go to lunch with some friends who have been married a little over a year.  We love to spend time with newlyweds – they have an energy and eagerness to learn about … Continue reading →

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Eradicate or Irrigate?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Debi Walter

Last Saturday morning we were babysitting one of our grandchildren.  Tom made eggs for her – very sweet.  Then, he made breakfast for himself – yes, he loves to cook.  Finally, he sat down to enjoy it. About this time … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – Honor Where Honor Is Due

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Debi Walter

  It was Sunday night when the doorbell rang.  The first of our family arriving to celebrate my Mom’s 89th birthday.  We gathered together spur of the moment because my sister was in town. Everyone had full schedules, so we … Continue reading →

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Bud Break

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Tom and Debi

You may think “Bud Break” is just a beer served during Spring Break on the beach, but you would be wrong. Bud Break is the term used in the vineyard when the first signs of spring arrive.  It is when … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – Sex Matters

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Tom Walter

We are attending a conference this weekend by C.C.E.F (Christian Counseling Educational Foundation), a group committed to helping Christians learn how to both receive and give biblical counsel.  We have had the privilege several times to attend these seminars, and … Continue reading →

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10 Hindrances To Cultivating A Romantic Vineyard

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Debi Walter

#8 – Friendships Can you imagine a vineyard owner who worked hard all year to produce great wine that he never enjoyed himself?  He painstakingly goes through all the necessary steps to make a great product and gives it all … Continue reading →

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Constrained or Compromised?

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Debi Walter

Driving down the road they stand as deformed sentinels declaring to everyone, “I was here first!”  Yet progress moves forward without regard for the hows, whys or who’s in the way.  I’m talking about beautiful trees mutilated by the onslaught … Continue reading →

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