Category Archives: Growing Strong Marriages

“If You Could See What I See”

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Tom and Debi

This is the title of our monthly winner’s favorite love song, and it got us thinking about perspective.  We all have a unique perspective when it comes to life, love and happiness. Here is a video of this beautiful song … Continue reading →

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Clinging Vines

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Debi Walter

The image was clear the minute I read the sign, “The Clinging Vine”.  It was one of those signs where a business sponsors a certain section of road in order to keep it clean from trash. It was probably the … Continue reading →

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What Did You Expect

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Debi Walter

Paul David Tripp has a new book out on marriage titled, What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage, and you can see it and/or buy it by clicking on the title.  Although we haven’t read it yet, we … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Fresh Motivation

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Tom and Debi

We have discovered many great blogs on the internet devoted to strengthening marriages for God’s glory.  We have become virtual friends with some of them, sharing the same passion for the covenant love of marriage. They excel in providing fresh … Continue reading →

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Doubling Our Joy

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Debi Walter

Last week Tom was weeding my flower garden, while he let me float in the pool.  I know, he is an amazing man!  🙂  However, his helping hand ended up accidentally breaking off the top half of my beautiful pink … Continue reading →

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It’s Grape Stompin’ Time

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Tom and Debi

It’s the time of year when vineyards take to stomping the grapes in order to extract the yearly harvest of wine. In marriage, the grape stompin’ time is whenever we’re feeling hard pressed.  In these moments we discover exactly what … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: A Soul Filled With God

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Tom and Debi

Gary Thomas has written a devotional book for couples titled, Devotions for a Sacred Marriage.  Today we want to share with you one devotion that has had a profound effect on us.  The amazing thing is – this is what … Continue reading →

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Project 52: Playing Catch Up

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Debi Walter

No, this isn’t a creative new game to play on your next night out – it’s one of those dates that are necessary from time to time. And one we desperately needed after the past two weeks. In Europe it … Continue reading →

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Project 52: Interrupted

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Debi Walter

Life has been different lately.  Our normal routine has been interrupted by unavoidable things;  Some remodeling, a prolonged sickness and a wonderful celebration allowing us to babysit our grandchildren, to mention just a few.  Needless to say, we probably won’t … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Find the Fun!

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Tom and Debi

If you have the choice…do you take the escalator or stairs?  It has been proven that the majority of people choose the escalator, even though most know the stairs are good for their health and well-being.  However, when the stairs … Continue reading →

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Play On…

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Tom and Debi

You may have read this already as its been passed around the internet…but it bears repeating.  It is a great story that helps us perceive beauty around us… THE SITUATION In Washington , DC , at a Metro Station, on … Continue reading →

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Makes You Think

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Tom and Debi

I love quotes by people who are smarter than me – that’s most of the population…but let’s not focus on my lack.  🙂  There are people who say deep and profound things that reveal a level of understanding with which … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Do’s and Don’ts for FB Couples

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Debi Walter

Do you and your spouse enjoy Facebook?  There is great advantage to being connected to so many friends – old and new.  But there are also many things couples must consider when spending regular time on any social network.  The … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Food For Thought

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Debi Walter

We’ve shared with you Grace Gems – a daily encouragement of Puritan thought sent to you via e-mail, but we don’t remember if we’ve shared Ken Sande’s PeaceMeal, from Peacemaker Ministries.  He is the author of the excellent book, The … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Days

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Debi Walter

I love ordinary days. Days when the first thing I hear is the whirring of the coffee grinder as Tom brews a fresh pot of aromatic energy – just for him.  He prefers his coffee strong and black. Days when … Continue reading →

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Grace Given Brings Peace

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Debi Walter

It is late. It has been one of those nights where I am filled with emotions I don’t understand, much less expect my husband to understand.   Yet I try.  I strive to communicate honestly, even though as I speak what’s … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Patience

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Tom Walter

One who plants a vineyard quickly discovers there is much work and devotion involved in caring for the vines. In our society we have become so far removed from the farmer’s perspective; we want fresh produce so we go to … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: E.G.G.s

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Debi Walter

Okay – first we must tell you – yesterday’s post on McRomance Cafe’ coming to McDonalds was completely an April Fools joke! Of our many hits yesterday only a few of you clicked on the link to get your free … Continue reading →

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Just Ask

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Debi Walter

We were asked at a seminar one time what we thought we were most passionate about.  Of course, we had our immediate, cut and dry answers, but the challenge that followed is what intrigued us.  The assignment was to go … Continue reading →

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Why We Blog

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Debi Walter

This past weekend we attended Memorial Services for two young men, age 22 and 21 – they were separate services, completely unrelated.  One was held Saturday morning, the other Sunday afternoon.  We also shared dinner with two separate couples whom … Continue reading →

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