Category Archives: Growing Strong Marriages

Water Into Wine – Proverbs 12

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Tom Walter

“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18 Definition of Rash – Uttered or undertaken with too much haste or too little reflection. Think about your marriage and … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Debi Walter

Yes, it’s the end of another week and busy one at that for us!  But we wanted to share with you the blog posts which deserve to be featured as our “Specials” this week.  Enjoy!

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A Fragrant Aroma – Perfect Balance

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Debi Walter

Today I’m taking you on an excursion.  You’ve just been dropped off at San Diego State University Campus for your first ever WordPress WordCamp.  What’s a WordCamp you ask?  All I know is it’s THE place to go to get … Continue reading →

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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 11

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Debi Walter

“One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” – Proverbs 11:24-25 What a wonderful picture of … Continue reading →

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POP.U.LAR

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Debi Walter

Who doesn’t want to be popular?  It’s built into the human psyche to be loved and accepted.  The more people who love and accept us moves our perceived reputation up the invisible scale of being popular.  At least this is … Continue reading →

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Bursting With Joy

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Debi Walter

Have you ever felt so full of joy you felt as if you would bust?  I’m so there!  Yesterday was a memorable day for many reasons…

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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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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 10

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Tom and Debi

As we continue our chapter-by-chapter series on Proverbs we’ve come to a defining point in this book.  The first 9 chapters are mainly devoted to the comparison of wisdom and folly.  We have learned many ways to apply several scriptures … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – Spontaneous Wins

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Debi Walter

This past Saturday it was time to say goodbye yet again to our daughter, our son-in-law and our two grandchildren.  They had been visiting from Atlanta, (still a very strange concept for me) for over a week, and we had … Continue reading →

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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 9

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Proverbs 9.  If you haven’t had a chance to read it – we offer this recording as it is read aloud: This week our city, Orlando, was most likely highlighted in every newscast in every major city around the nation … Continue reading →

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Stupendous Marriage

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Debi Walter

Two little words that mean more than first meets the eye.  I’ll try is a term we give when we aren’t sure we’ll be able to pull it off. I’ll try is what we say when invited somewhere with someone … Continue reading →

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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 8

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Tom and Debi

If you  haven’t had a chance to read this week’s chapter – we’ve provided the following video for your convenience.  It’s good to hear the Word of God read because the Bible promises that “faith comes by hearing the Word … 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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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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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 5

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Tom and Debi

15 Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well. 16 Should your springs be scattered abroad, streams of water in the streets? 17 Let them be for yourself alone, and not for strangers with you. 18 Let your fountain … Continue reading →

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Game ON!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Most have heard of the game Twenty Questions.  It’s where one person is thinking of something and it’s the challenge for the other player to figure out what it is by asking no more than twenty “yes or no” questions.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Here are our picks of blog posts we think are special.  Enjoy browsing through these over the weekend, and we’ll see you on Monday! Crosswalk The Power of Humility in Marriage – Dr. David Hawkins is called The Relationship Doctor and … Continue reading →

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Blank

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Debi Walter

Blank is what happens in my mind every chance I’ve had to write this post.  I sit at the computer and stare. I have the privilege of spending a few days in Atlanta with my daughter.  I’m not feeling 100%, … Continue reading →

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Feeling Numb?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Debi Walter

Numbness is a way to protect yourself from feeling pain.  It enables the surgeon to plumb the depths of your body in order to do a deep work for lasting change. We have been numb.  Numb to the fact that … Continue reading →

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Cinco de Mayo Rezar

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Tom and Debi

Yes, today is Cinco de Mayo where the Mexican’s celebrate their victory over the French army which took place in 1862.  It also happens to be the National Day of Prayer (Rezar) Why not combine the two by praying purposefully … Continue reading →

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