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One Day Road Trip Adventures
Yesterday was a day long-awaited. Tom was born in Buffalo and loves the food he grew up enjoying—wings, pizza and beef on a weck. I have come to love it too, and even cook his favorites for him. He discovered … Continue reading
Always On My Mind
I love music. I usually have a song running through my thoughts, and often wake up with one playing on repeat. Sometimes I notice this more than at other times—like last night. Tom and I were sitting outside enjoying the … Continue reading
Bucket List Moments
We have been in Canada for a week now and have experienced Canadian kindness on many levels. Our Airbnb hosts provided us with fresh flowers, pastries and muffins. The people in stores and restaurants have been courteous and helpful when … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Romantic Vacation Ideas, Travel, Vacations
Tagged Banff Alberta Canada, Bucket List, Lake Louise
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Fog In Marriage
On Monday’s post I shared about the plans we expect vs. what we’re given. It has been a week of asking God to help me see what He gives as a blessing, rather than a disappointment. When I complain about … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, communication, Difficulty, Perspective in Marriage
Tagged Fog, Moses on Mt. Sinai, seeing clearly
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Can We Encourage You Today?
This past week was our last community group meeting for the summer. Our church has groups that meet for three months and then takes one off. August is an “off” month. Our CG leader decided to have us spend this … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, communication
Tagged Date Night Questions, Encouragement, Hebrews 3:13
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Avoiding The Door
Imagine living in a house that had one door you never opened; one room ignored. It is avoided because neither spouse wants to go there. Instead both go the long way around it as they live their days together. The … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Difficulty, Emotional, Growing Strong Marriages, Intimacy
Tagged disregarded, hard questions in marriage, I don’t feel heard, marriage, open door of communication
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Lessons from Yoda
We had a conversation with a young husband and father whom we have known since he was born. It was one of those talks where both of us were being encouraged; we were encouraging him with the gift God has … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages, Keeping It Real
Tagged Conflict in Marriage, Lessons from Yoda, Name your fear
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How To Stay Emotionally Connected In Marriage
Let’s face it, this isn’t an easy task in any season of marriage. Emotions differ from day-to-day, and if there is no intentional plans to stay connected, drift will happen. Drift is slow movement with no control of direction. Hardly … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, communication, Emotional, Intimacy
Tagged Andrew Murray, Emotional Connection, Humility
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Marriage Forecast
Summer has begun in Florida with temperatures already reaching to the mid-90’s. These temps usually encourage afternoon thunderstorms. The cool ocean breeze blows in from the east and collides with the warmer Gulf breezes coming from the west. The result … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict
Tagged marriage forecast
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Vintage Post – Trigger Words
Mark Twain said, “The difference between the right word and the almost right word is “the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” I suppose the reverse of this could be said as well – using the wrong words when … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Repentance, Vintage Posts
Tagged fighting words, Grace, Mark Twain, trigger words
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Time to Kneel
Tom and I have had projects on our to-do list for years that we simply haven’t made or had the time to accomplish well. Things that living in the same home for 32 years demand, e.g. cleaning out and organizing … Continue reading
Solid Rock
Yesterday we shared the importance of dealing with offenses as they happen. And happen they will! Today I was reminded of another One who left His mark on our marriage—etched in stone, as it were. Jesus is our solid rock, … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict
Tagged 1 Timothy 1:15, Firm Foundation, Marriage offenses, Solid Rock
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15 Tips for Communication in Marriage
We thought it would be good to offer some practical tips and quotes after our post on Monday. Let us know in the comments if you have more tips to add. We all need help to be good communicators in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication
Tagged marriage tips for good communication
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Only One Thing Is Necessary
“But the Lord replied to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered and anxious about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical Encouragement, Christian Marriage, communication, Keeping It Real
Tagged attention spans, Paul David Tripp, smart phone distractions, What Did Your Expect?
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20 Questions for the New Year
It’s a good habit to pause at the beginning of a new year and reflect on the year before to help you make changes in the year ahead. We encourage you to plan some undistracted time–no screens, no kids, no … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays, New Year's Eve
Tagged New Year, questions
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Creating Space
When was the last time you took a look at your home with intimacy in mind? I’m not talking sexual intimacy, that’s for another time. The intimacy I’m thinking of is a place to connect heart to heart. If you … Continue reading
Vintage Post – Near Miss and our Blogiversary
We received a congratulations from WordPress this week. It was 17 years ago that we signed up to begin The Romantic Vineyard. This post about a near miss we experienced is from November 2020. It is a good reminder for … Continue reading
Posted in anniversaries, Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Vintage Posts
Tagged Date Night Questions, marriage, Near Miss
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Rhythms of Your Marriage
Last night I attended a Ladies meeting at our church. The theme was Rhythms of Life and it was eye-opening as to the importance of the rhythms that define us. We had an exercise where we were to list rhythms … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages, Priorities
Tagged communication, Communication in Marriage, Marriage help, Rhythms of Your Marriage
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Twisted Words -Vintage Post
Originally posted January 2020 Have you ever said something to your spouse and the reaction they gave was unexpected? You realize that they didn’t hear what you said in the way you meant them too. A miscommunication is hanging in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Repentance, Vintage Posts
Tagged Romantic Scrabble, Twisted Words, Vintage Posts
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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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