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Category Archives: Growing Strong Marriages
Marriage A Mess Worth Making – Part 1
Marriage can be messy. If you’re fairly new to it, you may be discouraged thinking something is wrong with yours. If you’ve been married for awhile, you may discouraged thinking this is all there is, and maybe even tempted to … Continue reading
Do You Wish You Could Quit?
If you answered yes to this question, I get it. Marriage is hard work. But the problem isn’t that marriage is too hard; the problem is we didn’t fully understand what marriage entailed when we stood on the altar giving … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Troubled Marriage
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Stretching Our Romantic Muscles – A 21 Day Challenge
I’ve been doing something consistently that I had all but given up ever doing again. I started exercising. For those of you who have always been physically active you can’t possibly understand what I’m talking about. It is a way … Continue reading
Overlook
We’re at our cabin this week for the 4th of July with most of our family who will arrive for a long weekend. The mountains are beautiful this time of year, and it’s the first time we’ve actually seen the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Conflict, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Offense, Overlook, Proverbs 19:11, Rhododendrons
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Slow To Speak
I am married to a man who has learned the wisdom of speaking slowly. It’s not because he’s slow of thinking. In fact, it’s just the opposite. He ponders his thoughts before sharing them with others. And he often chooses … Continue reading
Happy Hour
Each week we enjoy sharing with you what other marriage bloggers are posting. The following are our picks for you to read and from which to glean. Grab a cup of your favorite drink and spend time reading this … Continue reading
Finding Love Right Where You Are
You may be familiar with a current hit song by Ed Sheeran titled, Thinking Out Loud. In it he talks about all the mundane seasons of a relationship–growing older, yet loving each other more through these everyday moments. Think about … Continue reading
21 Day Fix For Marriage
Three Weeks. Three weeks pass quickly, especially when you’re on an extended vacation. Ah! Doesn’t a three week cruise sound wonderful? But it’s not happening for us and probably not for you either. <sigh> But three weeks really does go … Continue reading
What Marriage Is And Isn’t To Us
Today is our 36th anniversary–3 dozen years! It’s been quite the journey, and we couldn’t be more grateful to God who has made it all possible. In 36 years we’ve learned about what marriage is and what it isn’t. If … Continue reading
Everyday Romance – Life Giving Words
Today’s idea was founded centuries ago when men of old were writing letters of encouragement to other brothers and sisters in Christ. What they didn’t know was how the Holy Spirit was infusing every Word with the life-giving power of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Encouraging Your Spouse, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays, Love is, Romance in Marriage, romancing your spouse, Romantic Ideas, Spiritual Intimacy, The Gospel & Marriage, Valentine's Day
Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, Encourage Your Spouse, Holy Bible, marriage, Valentine's Day Ideas
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Everyday Romance – Romantic Text
Valentine’s Day is Saturday. You may be giddy with excitement; you may be dreading another expectation on your horizon; or you may be indifferent and could care less. Whatever your mindset, the fact is–you are married; you love your spouse; … Continue reading
On Guard For Good
We recently went to see the movie Unbroken, and unfortunately got there in time to see the previews of upcoming films. We were shocked to see the trailer to the movie, 50 Shades of Grey, rated R, which is set … Continue reading
Lessons From An Unbroken Man
You’ve most likely heard about the new movie, Unbroken, based on the true-life story of Louis Zamperini. What you may not know is that his story is not only one of survival, but of forgiveness. Louis said that hatred does … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Conflict, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Angelina Jolie, Forgiveness, Louis Zamperini, Unbroken
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What’s The Romantic Temperature In Your Home?
Every month (the second Monday) we are featured on the Engaged Marriage blog. Our topic is romance in marriage. Following is this month’s post… If marriage is like a house, then romance is the central air and heat. Think about … Continue reading
A Christmas Infused Marriage
Infusion is a popular term used today in regards to the craft of making a good cup of tea. It’s the process of steeping to promote strength and character. I love to look up the definition of words from Noah … Continue reading
Do You Know How To Dad?
Face it, a big part of marriage involves raising kids. They have a way of consuming all of our time and energy, if we let them. This is why priorities must be established in order to keep our marriages strong … Continue reading
It’s Our 6th Blogiversary!
Six years ago today we launched our first post of The Romantic Vineyard. We had no idea what good things God had in store for us. It has been a privilege to play a part in lifting your eyes to … Continue reading
Words From Friends Part Two – Wise Indeed!
Tom and I have been blessed to be a part of a church since it’s inception in 1985. We have “grown up”, so to speak, with many of the same people who were there with us on that Sunday nearly … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, CMBA Blog Challenge Word Of Wisdom, Contests, Growing Strong Marriages
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Words From Friends Part One – Some Not So Wise
Today we share the first part of a two part series on Words of Wisdom received from Friends. This is the third week in our CMBA challenge for October. I remember when Tom and I first got engaged, it was … Continue reading
Modeled Words of Wisdom
We are taking part in the CMBA Blog Challenge for the month of October focusing on Words of Wisdom we’ve received from others. This week we are to share what words of wisdom we’ve received from family. I must admit … Continue reading
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