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The House Our Marriage Built
Building a healthy, God-glorifying marriage can be compared to building a house, it takes planning, effort, lots of long days of communication about miscommunications, and hammering away at sin as it’s revealed. After years of hard work you hopefully end … Continue reading
Our 4th Blogiversary!
Have you ever had expectations for the future and then have them not play out in the way you had hoped or dreamed? I’m afraid in the current environment this has become much more the norm for many of us. … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Purpose
Tagged Atlanta, Blog, Blogiversary, Book, Future, God, Religion and Spirituality, Twitter
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Bored With Marriage?
Anytime life becomes predictable there can be a temptation to find it boring. This in itself isn’t necessarily bad. It’s okay to be bored from time to time. It’s what we do to fill the boredom that matters. Consider King … Continue reading
But I’m Bored
I remember when my kids used to say this to me all the time. I countered their whining with, “if you’re bored, then I’ll give you more chores to fill your time.” They learned not to say that anymore. But it … Continue reading
Posted in Boredom, Christian Marriage, communication, Growing Strong Marriages, Seasons of Life, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Boredom, Gary Thomas, God, I'm Bored, marriage, Monday, Pascal, Relationships
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Entering The Quiet – A Slow Reentry After Prayer
Today we provide the fourth theme on entering the quiet place that Gary Thomas shares from his book, Seeking The Face Of God. 4. A Slow Re-Entry After Prayer – Since spiritual contemplation is largely a lost art in today’s … Continue reading
Entering The Quiet – A Limited Curiosity
It is ironic that this post is taking place the week leading up to the biggest, most important election America has ever seen. The values and goals of each candidate couldn’t be more different and whomever is chosen to lead … Continue reading
Frankenstorm
Today is Halloween. The day when most families are thinking about a night for their children to have fun collecting candy and playing scary games. But not so this year. Halloween 2012 will be remembered as the one where “Frankenstorm” … Continue reading
Posted in Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Priorities
Tagged Frankenstorm, God, Halloween, Jesus, marriage, National Weather Service, United States, Weather Underground
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Entering The Quiet – A Bridled Tongue
I have always loved to talk–ask my family, ask my husband. It is something I enjoy doing. It wasn’t until the past few years though, when the Lord began arresting my attention in this area of my life. My words … Continue reading
Entering The Quiet
“And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the LORD.” And behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD … Continue reading
Comfortable With The Quiet
How would you rate the quietness of your life on a scale of 1 – 10, with 1 being the goal? Here’s another way to ask the same question, if you were to spend an hour sitting in your favorite … Continue reading
Cultivating the Quiet In Your Marriage
This week we are delving into the deeps of cultivating the quiet in our minds, hearts and marriages. It may be something you’ve thought about often, or you may be venturing into unknown territory. Whatever the case, we believe this … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Priorities, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Aaron, Boredom, Gary Thomas, God, Israel, Lord, Moses, Waiting
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On Bored
It’s amazing what a month without the noise of television will do. We’ve found we don’t miss it at all. We can watch movies here, but that’s it, and the choice is limited. In Gary Thomas’ book, Seeking The Face … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Boredom, Facebook, Gary Thomas, God, marriage, Pascal, Silence, Television
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Reflections On Our Time Away
Tom and I have been in the mountains of North Georgia since the beginning of the month. We’ve welcomed friends and family members, and another couple is due to arrive next week. It has been relaxing. It has been romantic. … Continue reading
13 Fall Dates – #11
This date requires a little bit of planning, but it is sure to help you slow down and enjoy a part of God’s creation you may take for granted. Fall Date #11 Take a Drive on a Birding Trail Near … Continue reading
13 Fall Dates – #9
What better time than the Fall to review the season when you first fell in love? Fall Date #9 Photographs And Memories of Falling in Love Once the kids are in bed, cuddle up on the couch with some hot … Continue reading
13 Fall Dates – #7
Today’s date may take a little planning, but it will be oh, so worth it! We’re planning to try this one while we’re in the mountains. 🙂 Fall Date #7 Star-Gazing Purchase or borrow an inflatable mattress if you can. … Continue reading
Happy Hour
This week’s Special Blog of the Week is: One Flesh Marriage We have had the privilege to meet Brad and Kate in person. In fact, we had them over for dinner at our home when they were visiting Orlando. They … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour, Spiritual Intimacy, The Gospel & Marriage
Tagged Christ, Christian, Christian views on marriage, God, Jesus, marriage, Relationships, United States
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A Quiet Thank You
Have you ever waited for something for a really long time? I mean so long that you almost gave up the hope of it ever happening? I have. But tomorrow my wait is over. It has been 12 years in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage
Tagged Christ, Christianity, Debi Gray Walter, Dream, Dream come true, God, Holy Spirit, published, writing a book
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Live Like There’s No Tomorrow
It’s Monday. Traditionally a day when those who go back to work or back to school let out a sigh, a moan or a prayer–depending on how much joy you derive from your lot in life. What if today–on this … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Christian Marriage, Finding Joy, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Christianity, Creator deity, God, Health, Jesus, Joy in Living, Lord, Monday, Monday Blues, Religion and Spirituality
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