Category Archives: Growing Strong Marriages

Freebie Friday – Biblical Fellowship Tools

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Tom Walter

With our church’s marriage retreat this weekend focusing on Biblical Fellowship, we thought we’d share with you some free questions* to help you pursue biblical fellowship in an on-going basis.   These can be used on a date night, or while … Continue reading →

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School Is In Session

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Debi Walter

School has started and what a great distraction this can be for romance.  For those with school-aged children there are lessons to plan,  homework to check, lunches to pack and calendars to schedule.  It can be exhausting going from one … Continue reading →

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It’s Only One Night

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Debi Walter

This past weekend we had lots of family over, in fact our daughter and her two small children spent the night with us.  It was a fun weekend, but how we were reminded of the difficulty to find time for … Continue reading →

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Faith and Romance

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Debi Walter

At Metro Life Church our pastors are taking us through a very familiar part of Scripture – Hebrews 11-12.  It is often called The Hall of Faith.   This past Sunday Benny Phillips talked about “faith being the assurance of things … Continue reading →

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A Look At Romance

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Debi Walter

We spend a lot of time on our blog cultivating the art of romantic love between a husband and wife.  However, we must make clear what romantic love is and what it isn’t. In Gary Thomas’ book, Sacred Marriage, he … Continue reading →

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A Look At Mercy

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Tom Walter

Mercy –  a word if practiced will transform any marriage.  Good marriages thrive on mercy – struggling marriages lack it.  What exactly does mercy look like in our daily lives as husband and wife? Paul Tripp in his excellent book, … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Why Couples Should Pray Together

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Debi Walter

Today we offer you the best advice you could ever receive – pray for your spouse everyday; Pray for your spouse today; Pray for them right this moment! We live in difficult days, and the need for prayer could not … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Comparison Book Chart

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Debi Walter

We have found an excellent comparison chart giving a detailed overview of 30 books on the topic of marriage.   Most of the ones listed are books we recommend in our Best Cellars Room.  We thought this free chart would help … Continue reading →

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How Do I Love Thee?

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Debi Walter

We have been taught a simple way to quickly evaluate how you’re doing with loving your spouse using Scripture as the standard.  Simply take 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 and replace the word “love” with your name.  If any of these make … Continue reading →

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Have You Ever Wondered…

Posted on July 21, 2009 by Tom Walter

…why God doesn’t just make your relationship better overnight? What happens in the messiness of relationships is that our hearts are revealed, our weaknesses are exposed, and we start coming to the end of ourselves.  Only when this happens do … Continue reading →

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Old Vines Make The Best Wines

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Debi Walter

It’s a long held debate whether or not old vines truly do make the best wines, and how many years qualifies a vine for the term “old”.  Some say at least 50 years or more, others say over 25 is … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Expectations

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Tom Walter

We are in a season of busyness and change – our third granddaughter was born Thursday, July 9th, and once again we’re having to adjust to a new normal. In only a few more days…our first grandson will arrive as … Continue reading →

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Sweethearts For A Lifetime

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Debi Walter

In their excellent book, Sweethearts For A Lifetime, Wayne A. and Carol Mack share the following practical helps to make Christ preeminent in our marriages: A right relationship with God does not just happen.  It is something that must be … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: MP3 Download

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Debi Walter

C.J. and Carolyn Mahaney have modeled what a godly marriage looks like for years.  In the two messages offered below, they share from the Bible keys to loving our spouses in a way that glorifies God.  The Mahaney’s live in … Continue reading →

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Marriage Memo

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Debi Walter

Last Thursday we shared our perspective on the Gosselin family break up.  Today we offer you the perspective of another writer – Dave Boehi: I’ve noticed two things about the Jon and Kate Plus 8 drama that’s been unfolding in the … Continue reading →

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Are You A God-Centered Spouse?

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Debi Walter

I had the privilege recently of hearing Gary Thomas speak at our church.  I have always enjoyed his writing, and I discovered that he preaches in the same manner as he writes.  It was inspiring and motivating.  Below is an … Continue reading →

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Jon Minus Kate – Not So GR8!

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Debi Walter

I think I only watched this show once, but I’ve listened to others talk about it being a favorite.  How sad to see their marriage ending under such media attention.  I read that Jon wanted to stop the show in … Continue reading →

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Here’s Where Marriage Begins:

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Debi Walter

(from Love That Lasts, by Gary and Betsy Ricucci) “If you don’t remember anything else you read in this book, please remember this:  A magnificent marriage begins not with knowing one another but with knowing God.  In Him we have … Continue reading →

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Dirty Job

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Debi Walter

We want to draw your attention to a “new room” located below our blog name – It’s our Soil Sample Room. All vineyards must regularly test the soil in order to access its quality for future growth.  In the same … Continue reading →

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Dearly Beloved

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Debi Walter

We found it quite interesting to read the original marriage vows as recorded in the 1662 Book Of Common Prayer.  Below is how a traditional marriage ceremony would begin in 1662: EARLY beloved, we are gathered together here in the … Continue reading →

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