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Category Archives: Christian Marriage
Just Kidding – Part 2
Reposted from 2012 and adds more examples and help on how to work through this kind of conflict. This is a phrase used often. It is said when the person really is just kidding. Laughter erupts with everyone in the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Keeping It Real
Tagged Conflict in Marriage, Just Kidding
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Just Kidding
There are times when joking with friends the words can roll off the tongue without thinking. It may be that you say something you didn’t mean to say or you say it in a way that sounds mean. Often we … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, Conflict, Forgiveness, Keeping It Real
Tagged Apologize, Hurting Your Spouse, Just Kidding, Proverbs
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Husbands, Are You a Student of Your Wife?
This question is good for both husbands and wives to ask of yourselves. Your answer indicates whether your marriage is growing strong or if your marriage is eroding away. Let us introduce you to one man who has had a … Continue reading
A Temporary Farewell
We started this blog almost 16 years ago—this November. We began providing date night ideas to help keep the romance and friendship alive in your relationship. In the busyness of married life, it is easy to fall into a “business … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – Farmers Market Day Date
Living in Florida, it is difficult to grow a garden. Even my flowers are suffering in this unbearable heat, and they usually flourish. Our local Farmer’s Market is a regular date we take together on Saturday mornings. We look over … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Daytime Dates, Foodie Fridays
Tagged Dinner at the Zoo, Farmers Market, Poblano Peppers, stuffed, Surprising your spouse
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Together
We have had a busy weekend celebrating Tom’s birthday. It was fun to really surprise him this year and give him one he’ll never forget. Today we are tired because Monday is our scheduled day at the gym. We work … Continue reading
Posted in Cherishing, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Daytime Dates
Tagged Lavazza Coffee, Lunch Dates, Paris Baguette, Together
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Foodie Fridays – Chicken Cacciatore, Bruschetta and Vanilla Cream Tarts with Cherries
Years ago I read a book that completely changed the way I viewed cooking and hosting friends in our home. The book’s title is, Bread & Wine by Shauna Niequist. My biggest takeaway from her book is the reminder of … Continue reading
What Love Looks Like
This quote is from Dr. John Delony, bestselling author, mental health expert and host of the Dr. John Delony Show. He also is part of Dave Ramsey’s team of experts who spend their loves helping people out of their messes: … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Dr. John Delony, Marriage help, What Does Love Look Like
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Foodie Fridays – Summer Grilled Steak Salad
We were having friends over for a Friday afternoon lunch—a perk of retired life. 🥰 Tom and I decided a Steak Salad would be perfect for a hot Summer afternoon lunch, and it was. Tom took care of marinating and … Continue reading
Vintage Post: Are You an Eraser or a Highlighter
Originally posted in April, 2019, this is a good word worth repeating… Erasers are used to take away errors giving an opportunity to make corrections. Highlighters are used to emphasize something you don’t want to forget. In marriage we can … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Vintage Posts
Tagged Conflict in Marriage, Erasers, Highlighters
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Foodie Fridays – Chicago, Thanks for the Memories
Tom and I have enjoyed so many meals and moments in Chicago. The business we owned was a commercial food equipment parts and service distributor. Every May, (C-FESA) the National Association to which we were members, had meetings at the … Continue reading
Posted in Cherish, Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays, Intimacy, Travel
Tagged Chicago, Dover Sole, Foodie Fridays, High Tea, The Drake Hotel, The Magnificent Mile
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Making Ordinary Days Special
Dating your spouse is a mindset. It is the desire to be together doing things you both love. The key word is “together”. Using this definition can make an ordinary, running of errands, kind of day into a date, if … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Daytime Dates, Growing Strong Marriages, Retirement, Seasons of Life
Tagged Dating Your Spouse, Intimate relationship, making ordinary extraordinary
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How To Tell If You’re Selfish In Your Marriage
Our church is going through Proverbs and today was chapter 5. Loving marriage the way we do, we have committed our lives to encourage intimacy on emotional, physical, intellectual and spiritual levels. But there is a fifth aspect of intimacy … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Cherishing, Christian Marriage
Tagged Intimacy in Marriage, marriage, Proverbs 5, Romans 12, Selfishness
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Open Door
Doors can welcome you in or shut you out. What determines one over the other is who is on either side of the door. If it is friends coming over for game night, you gladly open the door for them … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage
Tagged Conflict, James 4, marriage, Open Door
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Foodie Fridays – New Favorite
There is a local restaurant where we have gone for years. They used to serve a Veggie Flatbread pizza that was amazing. I thought the secret ingredient was red baby potatoes, but I was wrong! When I asked the server … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged copy cat recipes, roasted radishes, veggie pizza
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I Have A Question
Years ago we offered a daily Healthy Marriage Tip on our Facebook page. It was a gentle nudge to help remind you to focus on your marriage each day. Above is a meme I made with one of the questions. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Cherishing Us, Date Night Questions, Healthy Marriage Tips, I Have A Question, resources for a healthy marriage
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Why Romance Matters
Our blog is called The Romantic Vineyard, so naturally romance is a key focus of ours. But romance can’t take the place of being intentional in growing your marriage for the purpose God designed. Marriage between and husband and wife … Continue reading
Foodie Fridays – A Challenge Accepted
Our 10 year old granddaughter just spent a week with us. She is the one in our daughter’s family who has always had a mature palate for her age. I have a video of her at 12 months sipping her … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Foodie Fridays
Tagged breakfast, BudgetBytes$, Crepes, Foodie Fridays, Nutella, recipes, Strawberries, Ukraine
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What’s Your Marriage Forecast?
Weather. We depend on it for so much of our activities. Will we do this or that? It all depends on the weather. No one wants to eat outside when it’s too cold or too hot. Nor do we plan … Continue reading
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