Category Archives: Growing Strong Marriages

Six Kisses That Promote Marital Success

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Debi Walter

Ah! Kissing!! It is what makes a relationship special. When Tom kissed me for the first time I don’t remember much else but this one fact–he loved me! We reserve kisses for those whom we love the most, and this … Continue reading →

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When Comfortable Isn’t Good

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Debi Walter

We are talking about painting the inside of our home. It has been years since we last did it–11 to be exact–and it is time. But considering the colors we want, it will most likely lead to changing furniture, wall … Continue reading →

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Pruning A Marriage Is Hard Work

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Debi Walter

It is Spring in FL and everything in our garden needs pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilizing and/or repotting. It can be overwhelming when looked at as a whole. But Tom and I have found that focusing on one thing and completing … Continue reading →

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“You’re All The Woman I’ll Ever Need”

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Debi Walter

We were young and had two, (soon-to-be) three small children. Our church was young as well. We had left a large mega church in order to plant, with our young couples’ pastor, a church to discover New Testament reality. We … Continue reading →

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Beauty To Behold

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Debi Walter

It’s the time of year in Florida where we have to prune, trim and weed our yard. Spring comes before the calendar says it’s so, and Saturday was the right time for us to get to work. We enjoy yard … Continue reading →

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A Dormant Season

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Debi Walter

We have a huge, very healthy bougainvillea in our backyard. It is so large it is pushing our new fence and making it difficult to walk by it without getting scratched by it’s enormous thorns. We needed to prune it, … Continue reading →

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Growth Through Heartache

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Debi Walter

I referred to it in our last post. Today I want to share the story that took our marriage from the honeymoon stage to the next level of intimacy–growth through heartache. Tom and I wanted children. We had decided on … Continue reading →

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When Opposites Don’t Attract

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Debi Walter

The old adage that opposites attract is often said in regard to marriage, and it is true most times. Tom and I couldn’t be more opposite in areas that aren’t important, e.g. how we like our eggs, hot beverage of … Continue reading →

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Forced To Embrace Something I Used To Hate

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Debi Walter

For one who doesn’t like it, I have had a lot of it in my life. I used to literally hate it. What is this thing I disdained so? Change. In all it’s varying forms I resisted change as much … Continue reading →

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How Advent Informs Our Marriage with Hope

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Debi Walter

We are in the first week of Advent where we are encouraged to focus on the Hope of the Gospel. Jesus was born of a virgin bringing with Him the hope of the world. It is a lasting hope that … Continue reading →

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The Well Seasoned Marriage

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Debi Walter

I find it interesting that Fall brings me such joy. I’ve heard many others say Fall is their favorite season as well. But when it comes to the seasons of marriage I have to ask myself, do I enjoy the … Continue reading →

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No Tricks—All Treats This Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Debi Walter

I’ve started to write a post several times and my mind goes blank. Life has been unpredictable this year, and it keeps coming at us. Our youngest daughter gave birth to her first baby at 24 weeks and 5 days … Continue reading →

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Pandemic Marriage Check Up

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Debi Walter

Tension. Every marriage faces it. It comes from no where and sometimes settles so thick you could cut it with a knife. Many use words instead, which cuts deeper and always leaves a scar. Pandemics are like a boiler keeping … Continue reading →

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Make Your Home Welcoming To Others

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Debi Walter

We have all been spending lots of time in our homes lately. It’s easy to neglect things because you no longer see them as visitors do. So this post is an encouragement to look at your home with fresh eyes. … Continue reading →

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Making Memories That Last

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Debi Walter

I haven’t posted in a while because I’ve been on a retreat with several of my dear friends. I am learning to be present wherever I am, and last week I was present with them and with the Lord who … Continue reading →

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A Marriage Many Will Never Know

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Debi Walter

You may have heard the news about Kelly Clarkson and her husband, Brandon Blackstock, divorcing. She filed for a divorce following the quarantine stating irreconcilable differences. It’s a known fact that celebrities have a harder time keeping the knot tied … Continue reading →

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Memories That Make Scents

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Debi Walter

It has been proven that our sense of smell triggers our memories more so than any other sense. I’m not sure why, but I agree. With one whiff of orange blossoms I am taken back to my grandparent’s orange groves … Continue reading →

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One More “Let’s Be” to Practice

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Debi Walter

I’ve been surprised that I haven’t written more during the quarantine. One would think that a writer writes, and only needs time to do so. And that is true, unless you are practicing this final “let’s be”. Let’s be present. … Continue reading →

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“Let’s Be” These 8 Things Towards Our Spouse

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Debi Walter

How are you doing in the area of kindness towards your spouse? These have been trying times for everyone and none are affected more by our discontent than our spouse. I have noticed this in my own heart, which has … Continue reading →

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How Will We Respond In Crisis? The Choice Is Ours

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Debi Walter

Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash[/caption] Today is a guest post by Sheri Bybee Mitchell with Good Job, Mama on Facebook. I met her a while ago after she left an excellent, thought-provoking comment on a post. Since she doesn’t … Continue reading →

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