Category Archives: Forgiveness

The Other Side Of Trouble

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Debi Walter

We have worked hard the past 3 weeks doing more home renovations at Barefoot Cabin than we have ever done before. It has been a dream come true for us, but it has also been a s-t-r-e-t-c-h in every sense … Continue reading →

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Is Your Marriage Primed?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Debi Walter

We are spending three weeks at Barefoot Cabin getting it ready for the rental program. We started the long, arduous task of painting the interior walls. Most were either hunter green or red. We want to lighten and brighten the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Ditch Your Marriage!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Debi Walter

It all happened a few years ago when we were on a business trip in Detroit. We happened to pass by an apple orchard. Since I’m from Florida, I had never seen an orchard during harvest time, and I was … Continue reading →

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Ever Had Mustgoes?

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Tom and Debi

Sure you have! It’s the food leftover in your refrigerator that “must go,” before it goes bad. Well, marriages have mustgoes too. They are the things we allow too long in the fridge of our marriage, and they can go … Continue reading →

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Don’t Skip This One Thing

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Debi Walter

I remember hearing as a young adult when considering my future husband to pay attention to how he treated his mother. This was said to be a great indicator of his real character. Through the years I’ve come to see … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Forgiveness

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Tom and Debi

While we were on vacation we heard a new song by Matthew West titled, Forgiveness. It hasn’t been released yet, so the only video we could find was of a live performance he recently did in CA. The best part … Continue reading →

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Mortified – Tom’s Turn

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Tom and Debi

Debi has been sharing all week her battle in mortifying pride in her life. If you haven’t read them yet, please take time to. Here are the links: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Today we’re going to do … Continue reading →

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Mortified – Part 2

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Debi Walter

Yesterday I began sharing with you one of the most significant times of growth in my life. It effected my marriage in a powerful way, and my prayer is my testimony will help others who may struggle with similar besetting … Continue reading →

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Operation Proper Exit

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Tom and Debi

On Sunday night we watched 60 Minutes. We don’t normally watch this CBS program, but with the death of Andy Rooney we decided to watch the tribute they paid to him after so many years of giving “the last word.” … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – Don’t Flip When Romance Flops

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Tom Walter

Our pastor tells us often what people remember most about his Sunday messages is when he shares a personal story of how he’s messed up.  For some reason people resonate and find encouragement through the failures of others.  Not in … Continue reading →

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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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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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Trigger Words of Grace is

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Debi Walter

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 →

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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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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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10 Hindrances To Cultivating A Romantic Vineyard

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Tom and Debi

#5 – Wrong Motives We’ve all done it.  It’s our human nature to want to look good.  When we look good we feel good, or so we think.  That is until someone comes along (many times it’s our spouse) and … Continue reading →

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Live Like You Were Dying

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Debi Walter

We recently watched the movie, The Bucket List, thinking we would end up turning it off.  But we didn’t.  The message speaks loud and clear that every moment we live matters.  We were quite affected with how much one person … Continue reading →

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The Things We’ll Miss

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Debi Walter

2010 will soon be a memory.  Amazing isn’t it, how quickly a year goes by?  Even more amazing is how fast our lives pass.  We have been given a few short years in this life to make a difference.  This … Continue reading →

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The Beauty of Meekness – For the Wives

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Debi Walter

Well, ladies, today is the day for God to help us as wives understand the Beauty of Meekness.  I must be honest, I had a feeling this week’s message from Nancy Leigh DeMoss would hit me right where I’m struggling, … Continue reading →

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Biblical Counseling: Fast and Free

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Tom Walter

We have had the privilege to take hours of classes on Biblical Counseling these past few years.  It has been a tremendous blessing not only to those we counsel, but to our own marriage as well.  The reality is that … Continue reading →

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