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Category Archives: Growing Strong Marriages
Live Like You Were Dying
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
Fruit of the Spirit: Faith
We began our study of the Fruit of the Spirit as it applies to marriage at the beginning of September. It’s hard to believe four months have passed, and yet, here we are – ready to dive into the last … Continue reading
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Another Award – Happy New Year
Yesterday we discovered Paul Byerly, of The Generous Husband, picked The Romantic Vineyard to be included on his first list (maybe annual) Hot Marriage Blogs for 2010. While this is solely his opinion, we find it quite the commendation since … Continue reading
The Things We’ll Miss
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
Posted in Blog Love, Difficulty, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages, Testimonies
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As The Year End Approaches…
It’s time to plan some real one-on-one time together. Asking questions is a great way to help each other understand the past year, interpret the present and plan for the new year. We’ve shared these questions before, but they always … Continue reading
Mark Your Christmas
Each year Christmas arrives right on time – it doesn’t matter if you’re ready; it doesn’t matter if you’re finished with all your shopping. It comes on December 25th, and it’s about the only day most stores are closed. I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Finding Joy, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays
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The Beauty of Meekness – For the Wives
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
Be Clothed in Meekness
We all know how to get dressed in the morning. It’s something I don’t give much thought to, except to make sure the shirt matches the pants and that I don’t forget my belt. This is because I’ve repeated this … Continue reading
Meekness: Think Before You React
We are continuing our study of meekness, and God is helping us get the point! Nancy Leigh DeMoss provides our next point to consider! I faced some recent circumstances which provoked me to anger. As Debi will testify, I am … Continue reading
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Giving Thanks For You!
It’s Thanksgiving Day. Debi and I want to wish you and your spouse a day filled with good food, great conversation, and special memories. We thank you for being a regular part of The Romantic Vineyard, for commenting on posts … Continue reading
Eyes on Thee, Not Me
Why is it one can see, hear and smell better in the mountains? It just seems everything is crystal clear from this vantage point. And this week is no exception. We are spending this week away with our family in … Continue reading
A Date With Eternity
Today would normally be our guest post by Vicki Taulbee. She has been sharing with us all year her monthly “Passport” Date with her husband, Jeff. But this month her date was interrupted by a Date with Eternity: Well, … Continue reading
Meekness – What It Is and Isn’t
Before we begin digging deeper into what it looks like to cultivate this fruit in our lives, we must be clear on what it is and isn’t. Nancy Leigh DeMoss is using a book by Matthew Henry to dissect this … Continue reading
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Worth The Time and Mess
Today I finally took on a project that has needed to be done for years! I wouldn’t have said “years” before I started, BUT after doing it, I discovered things with dates on them proving how long I’ve procrastinated. I … Continue reading
Marriage Bill of Rights
Have you ever had this thought about your spouse, “I have a right to be treated (fill in the blank!)?” We can enter into the marriage covenant with an unwritten lists of our personal rights and demands. Everything is fine … Continue reading
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Veterans Day – Letters Home
Today would normally be our “Meekness” post, but we’ll forgo that until tomorrow. Something far more important is drawing us. It’s Veterans Day. A day set aside to honor those who have served or are serving our country for … Continue reading
Biblical Counseling: Fast and Free
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
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Contests, Difficulty, Forgiveness, Growing Strong Marriages, Spiritual Intimacy
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A Fragrant Aroma: She’s Beautiful!
A while ago Tom and I were at dinner. He was telling me about a time he was away from home and the people he had met. One person in particular he was talking about was a woman, so I … Continue reading
The Fruit of the Spirit: Meekness – Part II
(Taken from http://www.ReviveOurHearts.com.) Last week we barely scratched the surface of what meekness is, and I was quite convicted. I have been in a slump spiritually for the past few months. I have continued in my personal disciplines knowing my … Continue reading
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Top 10 Marriage Blogs
Stu Gray of The Marry Blogger, began a Top 10 Marriage Blog List last year. It was quite successful in helping people find quality content regarding marriage on the internet. You can see last year’s Top Ten by CLICKING HERE. … Continue reading
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