Category Archives: communication

Freebie Friday: Do’s and Don’ts for FB Couples

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Debi Walter

Do you and your spouse enjoy Facebook?  There is great advantage to being connected to so many friends – old and new.  But there are also many things couples must consider when spending regular time on any social network.  The … Continue reading →

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Project 52: Perfect “Time”ing

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Debi Walter

Time. It is something we never seem to have enough of, unless we are bored or depressed.  Then, there is much more than we want or need, and time seems to stand still. Yesterday time flew by while my computer … Continue reading →

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Storing or Hauling?

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Debi Walter

Garbage Day comes twice a week. We know the days they collect; we know the general time of day they come.  Yet, today we missed it!  The leftovers from our wonderful dinner party on Friday will have to wait around … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Food For Thought

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Debi Walter

We’ve shared with you Grace Gems – a daily encouragement of Puritan thought sent to you via e-mail, but we don’t remember if we’ve shared Ken Sande’s PeaceMeal, from Peacemaker Ministries.  He is the author of the excellent book, The … Continue reading →

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Grace Given Brings Peace

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Debi Walter

It is late. It has been one of those nights where I am filled with emotions I don’t understand, much less expect my husband to understand.   Yet I try.  I strive to communicate honestly, even though as I speak what’s … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Get Googling Orlando

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Debi Walter

The internet has changed our world forever!  Think of it – what started as a resource for businesses, like an electronic phone book, has turned into a social network where we plan our activities, announce our accomplishments and declare our … Continue reading →

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A Good Reminder

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Debi Walter

This past weekend I caught up with a friend I hadn’t talked to in a long time.  She shared with me the joy her new marriage of two years had brought to her life  and how she wished she had … Continue reading →

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A Silent Maturity

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Tom Walter

A couple of weeks ago we began a discussion about “Words” and the effect they have on our marriage – either for good or bad.  We referenced the verse from  Proverbs 15 that says,  “A soft answer turns away wrath, … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Encouragement

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Tom Walter

“But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.”    Hebrews 3:13 ESV How often we need encouragement to see that we’re making progress in … Continue reading →

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Where We’ve Been

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Debi Walter

Yesterday, Tom shared his practice of offering a soft answer whenever I’m angry or having an emotional meltdown.  I wanted to share with you my side – being the recipient of Tom applying this scripture to our relationship. First of … Continue reading →

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Where Are We Going?

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Tom Walter

This is a good question we should ask ourselves often:  Where do we want to be 10, 15 or 20 years from now in our marriages?  Once you have a clear vision in view, the next question is: What choices … Continue reading →

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Change of Plans

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Tom Walter

I know we mentioned we were going to continue our discussion about the effect words have on marriage today.  However, I’ve decided to whisk my wife away to celebrate our anniversary (Wednesday night), which left us no time to offer … Continue reading →

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Refuge From The Hurt of Tongues

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Tom Walter

“The gift of speech is one of the noblest that God has given to man. It was meant to be loving, true, wise, enriching, and full of blessing. God gave us our tongues that with them we might speak to … Continue reading →

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A Timely Word…

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Debi Walter

It’s so good to have time away together to reconnect as a couple.  It has been a challenging couple of weeks for us, schedule-wise, so we want to share with you something that hopefully will help you in your relationship … Continue reading →

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Freedom To Fail

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Debi Walter

Greetings from the high country of North Carolina!  It is snowing “buckets” outside – something I have only seen a few times in my life, and never like this!!!  It is beautiful, but since we don’t have a 4WD vehicle, … Continue reading →

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Pirates of our Union

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Tom Walter

I know that is a strange title, but you’ll see what we mean.  To continue from our post on Tuesday, we want to explore those things that nip away the romance from our marriage.  We eluded to them then, but … Continue reading →

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Drifting

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Tom Walter

Valentine’s Day is Sunday, but as Christians we should celebrate the love we share as husbands and wives regularly, not annually.  If we are not pursuing our spouse with the same purpose and intent as when we first met, then … Continue reading →

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Cravings Underlie Conflict

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Tom Walter

It’s bound to occur at some point – a wonderful date night has been planned and greatly anticipated.  Hopes are high for love and unfettered romance, then it happens – a fight ensues, and the evening ends up a far … Continue reading →

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Harmony or Discord?

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Debi Walter

Even someone without much musical knowledge can hear when someone is singing off key.  It’s like scratching your fingernails down a chalkboard – all you want to do is scream, “STOP!”   How often it can be this way in our … Continue reading →

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No Greater Love

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Tom Walter

How strong would you say your marriage is? Are you equipped to face the unexpected challenges that are bound to come? How can anyone be prepared? Only by trusting in a Sovereign God who knows us and our spouse better … Continue reading →

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