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Category Archives: The Gospel & Marriage
A Fragrant Aroma – How You Live
We recently saw the movie, Courageous, and we’re ashamed to admit, we assumed it would be a good story with mediocre acting as are many Christian productions. We are pleased to say loud and clear – We Were Wrong! The … Continue reading
Childproof Your Home Not Your Heart
Our home is not as childproof as it once was. It doesn’t have to be, but this fact is what requires me to pay closer attention when my grandchildren come for a visit. Childproofing our home is a good idea. … Continue reading
Posted in The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Child, Childproofing, Family, Health, Home, Parenting, Shrek
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Sharing Musts For A Healthy Marriage 4
We have been posting about “sharing musts” for the past few Sundays. Some of you probably think these are all givens, but to those who haven’t given much thought about it – we are making sure these are understood. Far … Continue reading
Is Your Marriage A Place of Trust?
It’s no secret that Debi and my favorite author is Paul David Tripp. We read everything he publishes and even follow him on FaceBook and Twitter. A few days ago I came across an excellent questionnaire to use as a … Continue reading
Sharing Musts For A Healthy Marriage 3
When we were kids one lesson our parents always tried to instill in us was a willingness to share. We had to share toys, bedrooms, TV programs and playmates. And we didn’t like it, usually. The sharing musts we’re talking … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 21
Having recently spent a week in the desert of Arizona, it is no wonder this verse jumped off the page to me as I read this chapter. I can not imagine why anyone would choose to live in a desert, … Continue reading
Sharing Musts For A Healthy Marriage 2
In case you missed the beginning of this Sunday series our first two “sharing musts” were: Vacations and Dreams Our next absolute sharing must for a healthy marriage would seem to go without saying, but it is a real issue … Continue reading
A Fragrant Aroma – Don’t Flip When Romance Flops
Our pastor tells us often what people remember most about his Sunday messages is when he shares a personal story of how he’s messed up. For some reason people resonate and find encouragement through the failures of others. Not in … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage, communication, Difficulty, Forgiveness, Hindrances to Romance, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged flip-flop, God, Health, laughter, Relationships, Romance, Sandal, Shoe
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Sharing Musts For A Healthy Marriage
Most are familiar with the practice of hitting the “share” button on You Tube, Facebook, etc. in order to send something you found worthwhile for your friends and family to see and/or read. Sharing social media with others is as … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 20
We just spent a week in AZ where there is a light ordinance. Basically what this means is the street lights must point completely downward, and they cannot be detected from over 200 ft. away. It is great for stargazing, … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 19
Listening is of great value, but we must be careful of what we allow ourselves to listen. Just because it can be heard doesn’t necessarily mean we should listen to it. Discernment is knowing what is profitable for our listening … Continue reading
Happy Hour
Welcome to our weekly Happy Hour. It’s the time when we share with you special blog posts of other marriage bloggers worth your time. Enjoy your weekend! Hot, Holy and Humorous Come Over Here So I Can Slap You – … Continue reading
What Does A Healthy Marriage Look Like?
This sounds like a simple question, but if it was then there would be a lot more healthy marriages then there are! Winston Smith with Christian Counseling Education Foundation shares a short video (4 minutes) in answer to this question: … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage, The Romantic Vineyard
Tagged Fruit, God, marriage, North Carolina, relationship, Religion and Spirituality, Vine, Winston Smith
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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 18
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.” – Proverbs 18:10 On Monday we received a text message from our daughter who lives in Atlanta. The storms (remnants of Lee) … Continue reading
Posted in Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage, Water Into Wine, Weekly Series
Tagged Atlanta, Christ, GA, God, Labor Day, Lord, marriage, Storm, Tornado in Woodstock, Wisdom
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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 17
Photo Credit: Huffington Post “The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.” Proverbe 17:14 Webster’s 1828 Dictionary is the resource we turn to in order to define Biblical terms. Noah Webster … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Bible, Christ, Flood, God, Hurricane Irene, marriage, Noah Webster, relationship
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Romance Isn’t Always Romantic
We recently visited our good friends in Charlotte, N.C. who sadly moved there the end of last year. We still haven’t adjusted to life without them in Orlando. This visit was our first to see them in their new home. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Romance, Romance in Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage, The Romantic Vineyard
Tagged God, Grape, Laurel Gray Vineyard, marriage, North Carolina Vineyards, Raffalini Vineyard, Shadow Springs Vineyard, United States, Vine, Vine training, Vineyard, Wine
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Our Thoughts Exactly
Today as I was driving I heard a new song by Steven Curtis Chapman titled, Do Everything. It has an upbeat tempo, but it’s the words that make this song so powerful. The reason we do the things we do … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Music, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Do Everything, Steven Curtis Chapman
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Water Into Wine – Proverbs 16
The wise of heart is called discerning, and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness. Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. Proverbs 16:21,24 Last week we began talking about anger and it’s effect … Continue reading
Water Into Wine – Proverbs 15
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” – Proverbs 15:1 If there has ever been one verse to perfectly capture my husband’s heart for life, marriage and parenting – it would be this verse. He … Continue reading
Posted in Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage, Water Into Wine, Weekly Series
Tagged Book of Proverbs, Christ, God, Heart, Lord, marriage, relationship, Wisdom
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