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Category Archives: Christian Marriage
The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
It’s good to remember the Fruit of the Spirit is one fruit with nine attributes. This means nine virtues which are evident in ever growing measure in the life of a believer. This being said – today we focus on … Continue reading
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A Fragrant Aroma: Papa on Duty
I thought it would be good for the men to hear about my side of “Nana on Duty“. First of all, I had a very hectic week at work with a new customer. As a result I was providentially hindered … Continue reading
Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
In our second aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit, we discover it is joy! Joy is not happiness, per se, but a bubbling up in the soul contented with God, Himself. If we are lacking joy – know this … Continue reading
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Nana On Duty
It is late. I am tired. But I will share briefly what is on my heart. Our daughter and son-in-law are enjoying a week away celebrating their 5 years together. Amazing to think it’s been half a decade since my … Continue reading
The Marriage Stage
It’s easy to think a good marriage is played out with beautiful background music by a well dressed symphony orchestra. The stage is lined with dimly lit candles adding the perfect ambiance. The main characters always know what to say … Continue reading
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Tagged Arts, Christian, Education and Enrichment, God, marriage, Orchestra, Relationships, United States
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Freebie Friday: Meet Chad and Sarah Markley
We have had the privilege of getting to know this couple through the blog Sarah writes titled, Best Days of My Life. She is an excellent writer, but what makes her writing worth reading is her heart to serve God … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Testimonies
Tagged Chad and Sarah Markley, Christianity, marriage
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Harvest Time
We have one winery nearby in a small town called Clermont just west of Orlando. Lakeridge Winery had their annual Grape Stomp Harvest this past weekend. We’ve always wanted to go, but haven’t been able to yet. However, a good … Continue reading
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Tagged Grape Stomping, Harvest, Vineyard, Wine, Winery
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Mark Your Calendar
Welcome to another week in the life of your marriage. What will it hold? What memories are waiting to be made? How will life and love play out in this 7 day period? Recently, I had the privilege of listening … Continue reading
“If You Could See What I See”
This is the title of our monthly winner’s favorite love song, and it got us thinking about perspective. We all have a unique perspective when it comes to life, love and happiness. Here is a video of this beautiful song … Continue reading
Clinging Vines
The image was clear the minute I read the sign, “The Clinging Vine”. It was one of those signs where a business sponsors a certain section of road in order to keep it clean from trash. It was probably the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Christ, Fruit, marriage, North Carolina, Tree, Vine, Vine training, Vineyard
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A Keeper
Laid out on my bedroom floor are 32 years of memories. All taken from my special drawer – the place where I put things which are too precious to throw away. There is a plaque of our wedding invitation a … Continue reading
Four For A Dollar
It was the week of Thanksgiving, and I was set on trying a new creamed corn recipe for the holiday. Having a large extended family I was going to need a lot of corn – 24 ears to be exact. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Holidays, humor
Tagged creamed corn, laughter, Produce Stand
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Freebie Friday: A Helpful Tool
Our Freebie Friday comes in the form of a tool to help encourage you to continue pursuing love in your relationship – true, unselfish love the way God intended. A friend forwarded the following to us to help us make … Continue reading
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What Did You Expect
Paul David Tripp has a new book out on marriage titled, What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage, and you can see it and/or buy it by clicking on the title. Although we haven’t read it yet, we … Continue reading
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Raining Romance
It is raining outside as I write this post. I have always loved the rain – the gentle shower as well as the violent storm. God expresses His love and care for the earth with the shower, and He reminds … Continue reading
7 Links From Our Heart for Marriage
We love a challenge – challenges cause you to stretch yourself in ways you didn’t know you could. Some are physical, some are mental and some are from the heart. The following challenge is definitely from our heart to yours: … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: Fresh Motivation
We have discovered many great blogs on the internet devoted to strengthening marriages for God’s glory. We have become virtual friends with some of them, sharing the same passion for the covenant love of marriage. They excel in providing fresh … Continue reading
Doubling Our Joy
Last week Tom was weeding my flower garden, while he let me float in the pool. I know, he is an amazing man! 🙂 However, his helping hand ended up accidentally breaking off the top half of my beautiful pink … Continue reading
It’s Grape Stompin’ Time
It’s the time of year when vineyards take to stomping the grapes in order to extract the yearly harvest of wine. In marriage, the grape stompin’ time is whenever we’re feeling hard pressed. In these moments we discover exactly what … Continue reading
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Tagged Grape Stomping, Harvest
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Freebie Friday: A Soul Filled With God
Gary Thomas has written a devotional book for couples titled, Devotions for a Sacred Marriage. Today we want to share with you one devotion that has had a profound effect on us. The amazing thing is – this is what … Continue reading
