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Category Archives: Growing Strong Marriages
Making Time For Romance When Life Is Too Busy
There are times in marriage when life is too busy to focus on romance, and it’s okay. There are lots of ways to appreciate your spouse and to help your romantic love grow during such seasons. But you might not … Continue reading
The Verbs Of Your Marriage
I love words and how they have power to help us understand our marriage. Most of us don’t give much thought to the words we use and why. But we should. Words reveal. Words have power. Words linger in the … Continue reading
4 Encouragements For The Discouraged Marriage
Marriages can go through all sorts of ups and downs as the years pass. This is expected to some degree, for it’s shared in most wedding vows: for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. Knowing … Continue reading
The Safety Net Of Romance
I have the privilege of writing monthly for Dustin Reichman’s blog, Engaged Marriage, on the topic of romance in marriage. This month’s post talks about how romance acts like a safety net when facing difficult times…. Cultivating romance into your … Continue reading
We’re Home And We Carry With Us A Lasting Metaphor
We hope you enjoyed our photos from our trip to California. I took a total of 1480 pictures over fourteen days–yeah, I’m grateful for digital cameras, but not nearly as much as Tom is. 😉 We would have never been … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Apple Trees, Bearing fruit, California vacation, Come grow old with me, Phillips Hill Winery, Winery
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The Guilt Caused By Marriage Blogs
When Tom and I first started The Romantic Vineyard there weren’t many marriage blogs focusing on the positives of married life–romancing your spouse, date night ideas, honoring and respecting your spouse. Most were focused on the struggles marriages encounter and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Conflict, Growing Strong Marriages, Troubled Marriage
Tagged Biblical Truth, Guilt, marriage
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If Our Thoughts Were Pictures–Would You Want Your Spouse To Look At Them?
A picture captures a moment in time to help us remember the experience, the people or the place photographed. I love to look at pictures as much as I like to take them. I see it as a type of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage, Troubled Marriage
Tagged Inner Critic, marriage, Think The Best, Thoughts in Marriage, What About Bob?, Zechariah 4:10
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One Way To Become A Better Wife, Mom, Nana And Friend
This afternoon I’m heading to south Orlando for my first National Women’s Conference sponsored by The Gospel Coalition. To say I’m excited would be an understatement. It’s good to go to conferences such as these. It’s a time to pull away … Continue reading
Posted in Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage, Wives
Tagged John Piper, Kathy Keller, Nehemiah, Noelle Piper, The Gospel Coalition, Tim Keller, Women's Conference
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4 Ways We Should Never Settle In Marriage
There are times when settling is a good thing, like when you find a place to call home, or when you’re finally able to settle a long-standing argument. Settling on a purchase price of something means both parties are … Continue reading
Sometimes There Are No Words…
Today I can’t shake the heaviness on my heart towards those who have lost a spouse or another member of their family through their valiant service to our country. And I shouldn’t try to shake it. Instead, I want to … Continue reading
The Hazards Of Growing Closer
Did you know that marriage comes with a warning label? Ok. We all know it doesn’t, but it should. Marriage is the closest you’ll ever be to someone in this life. Your spouse knows everything about you, your good side, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Gary Thomas, Sacred Marriage
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Sowing Seeds Of Wisdom
I had a science teacher in middle school who was a lot older than most of my teachers. She was old-fashioned and as a result, was the brunt of many immature jokes by my classmates. One of her favorite ways … Continue reading
Walking Wednesdays
Not sure where this post will go, but I feel like taking a walk. Want to join me? Walking is good for finding perspective. It’s good for helping settle anxious thoughts. And it’s good for relationships. As I walk I notice … Continue reading
Full Hearts With Empty Arms
March was a whirlwind of a month for us, and it’s taken me until now to recover. I was away from home for 27 days helping my daughter get ready for her 4th baby to come, and helping our son … Continue reading
When The Rain Comes
There are times when a song says exactly what you can’t seem to find the words to say. And when you hear it, it tugs at your heart and becomes a favorite. That’s what this song, When The Rain Comes … Continue reading
There Is No Quick Fix For Marriage
Spring has sprung in Florida, and it’s beautiful! My dinner plate dahlias are growing strong, and I can’t wait to see what they look like in full bloom. But I must patiently wait for the buds to appear and then, … Continue reading
Pulling Up Roots
Yesterday Tom and I spent the day in our garden. It was something we’ve needed to do for a long time, but kept putting off. It was hard pulling up our African Irises that had overgrown the planter where they … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Dahlias, Irises, Pulling Up Roots
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