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Category Archives: Purpose
Bursting With Joy
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…
A Special Month
It’s July. The seventh month of 2011. In this month we will celebrate: Our nation’s 235th birthday Tom’s Dad’s 80th birthday Two of our grandchildren’s 2nd birthdays My 52nd birthday. If miles were years this month would would be my … Continue reading
A Fragrant Aroma – Honor Where Honor Is Due
It was Sunday night when the doorbell rang. The first of our family arriving to celebrate my Mom’s 89th birthday. We gathered together spur of the moment because my sister was in town. Everyone had full schedules, so we … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage, Purpose
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Bud Break
You may think “Bud Break” is just a beer served during Spring Break on the beach, but you would be wrong. Bud Break is the term used in the vineyard when the first signs of spring arrive. It is when … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Purpose
Tagged Seasons of a Vineyard
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Voting Ends Today!
We haven’t talked too much about the Top 10 Marriage Blog nomination because the Bible says clearly “let another praise you and not your own mouth.” But we do want to communicate the effect being named on such a list … Continue reading
Posted in Contests, Purpose
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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
7 Links From Our Heart for Marriage
We love a challenge – challenges cause you to stretch yourself in ways you didn’t know you could. Some are physical, some are mental and some are from the heart. The following challenge is definitely from our heart to yours: … Continue reading
Romance is Lovely
Today’s post is devoted to our women readers. I recently discovered a world of amazing blogs by women who create lovely things. Rachel, of Lovely Clusters came up with a great idea – gather together everyone who enjoys blogging about … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Purpose, Romance in Marriage
Tagged Lovely Clusters
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Freebie Friday: The Gospel-Centered Marriage
“Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind … Continue reading
Posted in Freebie Friday, Growing Strong Marriages, Purpose, Spiritual Intimacy
Tagged Philippians 1:27
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School Is In Session
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
Posted in Growing Strong Marriages, Purpose, Romance, Romance in Marriage
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Study Your Spouse
Studying often connotes pressure, exams and academic demands to perform. This is not that kind of study. What I’m talking about is the most satisfying and rewarding type of study – that of knowing the one with whom you’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Husbands, Purpose, Romance
Tagged Marriage assessment, marriage quiz
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The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Believe it or not, I haven’t felt very romantic lately. Disappointments, unexpected news, interruptions, sickness, accidents – Life! It happens to all of us at one time or another. For some it can seem like a revolving door of trouble. … Continue reading
Freebie Friday: MP3 Download
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
Posted in Freebie Friday, Growing Strong Marriages, Purpose
Tagged C.J. Mahaney, Carolyn Mahaney, Sovereign Grace Ministries
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Are You A God-Centered Spouse?
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
Posted in Growing Strong Marriages, Purpose
Tagged Devotions for Sacred Marriage, Gary Thomas
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Jon Minus Kate – Not So GR8!
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
Posted in Growing Strong Marriages, Purpose
Tagged John and Kate Plus 8
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Dearly Beloved
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
Cultivating Romance
A beautiful garden doesn’t come together and look great all by itself. It takes planning, plowing, digging and planting. It takes watering, weeding and pruning. And it takes harvesting and reseeding to keep the crops coming back year after year. … Continue reading
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A Reflection of Oneness
A Reflection of Oneness! This is an excellent article on the importance of regular sex in marriage. Oftentimes the wife is stereotyped as being the one who refuses the husband. However, the problem can go both ways. Read this article … Continue reading
What Picture Is Your Marriage Portraying?
9Marks e-Journal has compiled a comparison chart of thirty top selling books on marriage along with a book review. It is good, no matter how long we’ve been married, to make a practice of reading one good book on marriage … Continue reading
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