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4 Myths Of At-Home Themed Date Nights – Part 3
First of all we want to share that The Romantic Vineyard was voted a Top 12 Marriage Blog for 2012 on a Twitter contest sponsored by Square 1 Ministries. We don’t take such honors lightly, but recognize God is at work … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Creative Dates, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Fun Dates, Growing Strong Marriages, GYRO Challenge, I.Heart.List, romancing your husband, romancing your spouse, romancing your wife, romantic date nights
Tagged Blog, date night, God, Holidays, marriage, New Year, Relationships, Twitter
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Don’t Skip This One Thing
I remember hearing as a young adult when considering my future husband to pay attention to how he treated his mother. This was said to be a great indicator of his real character. Through the years I’ve come to see … Continue reading
Pray In This Way
Have you ever been in a season of your marriage when you honestly don’t know how to pray? It usually happens when you realize what you want to happen may not be the best, but you don’t know an alternative … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Christ, English Standard Version, God, Isaiah, Jesu, Lord, marriage, Prayer, The Lord's Prayer
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Taking A Back Seat To Grief
This is our final post about sadness and grieving, but one we felt necessary. We pray it will be a source of encouragement to others. Tom and I have had only a few times in our 34 years together where … Continue reading
Thinking for Myself
Today I’ve posted on my author blog, since the last time I did was December 7th. It’s long overdue. Below is the beginning of it, and you can click over to finish, if you so wish. Thank you for being … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma
Tagged Christianity, Family, God, Home, Memorials, Mother, Parent
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On Normal
I’ve missed normal. It’s been months since we’ve experienced what used to be normal. I think I’m finally realizing our normal has changed for good, and I need to adjust my expectations. <sigh> But I don’t like it. Everything looks … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Bible, Christianity, Constant, God, Isaiah, Lord, Psalm, Tom, With Wings as Eagles
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On Reading
It is the beginning of a new year and one where goals are made and hopefully kept throughout the year. One goal I look forward to each year is choosing my reading plan for the Bible. This year Tom and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Bible, Bible Study, God, God's Word Translation, Goodreads, Lord, New Year, One Year Bible, reading, Route 66 Club
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On Devotion
Devotion. It’s one of those words we know, but may or may not realize the weight it carries. Listen to Noah Webster’s definition from his 1828 dictionary: Ardent love or affection; attachment manifested by constant attention. Ardent is another word we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Priorities
Tagged Christ, Christianity, Devotion, God, marriage, Noah Webster, relationship, Religion and Spirituality
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On Patience
Patience is a fruit of the Spirit, and the lack of it exhibits a resistance to the Spirit in the particular situation you’re facing. We did an entire series on what Love Is, and it included a post about Patience … Continue reading
On Thoughtfulness
Thoughtfulness is always appreciated. Especially if the act is something the receiver really needs or wants. A spouse has the unique opportunity to be thoughtful in ways other people simply can’t because they aren’t close enough to see the need. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged God, marriage, Romance, Thought, Thoughtfulness
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Trusting God
Hi. It’s been awhile since I’ve been here–sitting at my computer contemplating what the Lord would have me share with you. It’s hard to think about normal things when my normal has changed so much. So I think I’ll share … Continue reading
A Time To Mourn
I want to start off by thanking each of you who have prayed for us as we’ve cared for my Mom these past few weeks. What a huge support and help you’ve been to us. Thank you! It is with … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Caring for Parents, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Family, God, Heaven, Home, Parent, Prayer
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Saying Goodbye
Before we went to sleep last night Tom said to wake him if I needed to. I did, at 3:30a. You see on Monday my mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given a short time to live. Her response … Continue reading
Keeping Our Focus Where It Should Be
Christmas season is upon us, and it’s easy to neglect the reason for the season. John Piper has compiled a free e-book devotional for each day of Advent that we believe will greatly help all who use it. What a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays
Tagged Advent, Christ, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, God, Holiday, John Piper, Opinions
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One Lasting Answered Prayer
Have you ever considered how your marriage is the result of long-anticipated prayers said before you even met? It’s easy to forget as the years pass, but think about it; Your relationship with your spouse is the answer to prayers … Continue reading
With A Thankful Heart
We want to pause today and thank God for the amazing privilege it is to do what we do. We thank Him for you. He has given us much, and we love sharing our abundance with others as our way … Continue reading
Posted in Growing Strong Marriages, Slices, Thankfulness
Tagged Brandon Heath, Christ, Christmas, Christmas and holiday season, God, Holiday, Monday, thanksgiving
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Prayer Prompts
As we gather in a couple of days with family and friends it’s good to have an idea on how to make God the center of our Thanksgiving. The best way to do this is to involve everyone at the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Thankfulness
Tagged Focus on the Family, God, Gratitude, Holy Spirit, Jesu, Lord, Prayer, thanksgiving
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Confessions of a Blessed Wife
I wake up every morning with an overwhelming sense of God’s blessing on my life. It isn’t because my life is perfect–it isn’t. It isn’t because everything has played out the way I’d hoped–it hasn’t. It isn’t even because I … Continue reading
The House Our Marriage Built – Part 2
Yesterday we began the analogy of seeing our marriage as a house with many different rooms. If you missed it, we encourage you to read it before continuing with today’s post. The next room we want to explore is the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Intimacy
Tagged Atlanta, Christ, Christian, God, marriage, Marriage House, Matt Redman, Relationships
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