Category Archives: Difficulty

Water Into Wine – Proverbs 14

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Tom and Debi

“Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.” Proverbs 14:4 This verse makes us smile every time we read it.  God is saying if you want to bear much … Continue reading →

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Rainbow’s End Date Night

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Tom and Debi

We’ve all heard of it – the ‘pot o’ gold’ waiting to be claimed at the end of the rainbow.  Wouldn’t it be nice if it were possible to travel to such a place to find our heart’s desire?  With … Continue reading →

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The “IF” Factor

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Tom and Debi

“IF” is a small word which holds a powerful punch.  In fact it is capable of holding many spouses hostage by it’s accusations. If only I hadn’t done such and such.  What if this had happened instead of THIS? Think … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – A Special Gift

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Debi Walter

I can’t imagine anyone who doesn’t appreciate a special gift.  Even more so when it is given for no particular reason.  I had this happen to me, and I can’t wait to share it with you. First of all, you … Continue reading →

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Grateful For Life

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Debi Walter

Today is the one day a year where I pause and thank God for giving me life.  Today is my birthday.  The day my Mom labored to bring me into the world.  I’m grateful she was willing to do this … Continue reading →

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When To Let Go

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Debi Walter

Today is the first day in almost 13 years that my precious kitty is no longer with us.  He has been sick, and I’ve been putting off making the difficult, but necessary decision. Tom doesn’t like cats, but Wizzer made … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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He Is With You (and Me)

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Debi Walter

We are feeling the weight of emotional changes in our lives and in our daughter’s life.  So much so we don’t think we can focus on posting, at least not by giving it the thought and time The Romantic Vineyard … Continue reading →

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Are You Defensive?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Debi Walter

It happens more often than not.  Drivers who must think they’ve been hired to test drive the swerving power of their vehicle.  They weave in and out of traffic as if I’m merely a harmless obstacle to dodge for fun.  … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – Mon Aventure

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Debi Walter

We have friends who moved to Geneva, Switzerland, for a two year work assignment in 2009. She had never blogged before, but I encouraged her to take a shot at it for the sake of her loneliness and for the … 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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Out Of The Depths

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Debi Walter

This month is challenging.  We are facing one of the most difficult times in our lives. No, we aren’t despairing over children who have walked away from the Lord. We aren’t facing unfaithfulness in our marriage. We are simply having … Continue reading →

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So-So!

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Debi Walter

  This describes my mood lately.  It is so-so.  If I let my mind follow my feelings I’m afraid I would spiral downward.  Why the melancholy mood?  Mainly because my daughter is moving the end of this month to Georgia.  … 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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T.A.X.I.N.G.

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Debi Walter

This is a great picture that captures our week so far.  Since it was raining Monday night, we played a fun game of Scrabble for our weekly date night.  I love Scrabble, but Tom doesn’t, and he won’t usually play … 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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Blessings

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Tom and Debi

  We sing songs asking God to bless our family, bless our travels and bless our country.  But do we really recognize all the blessings when they come to us?  What about when they’re hidden in painful circumstances or unanswered … Continue reading →

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Controlling The Burn

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Tom and Debi

As we are posting tonight there is a wild fire raging in a neighboring county causing damage to property and the rerouting of traffic.  It is causing people to flee in fear of losing everything they have.  Last we heard … Continue reading →

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