Tag Archives: Humility

How To Stay Emotionally Connected In Marriage

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Debi Walter

Let’s face it, this isn’t an easy task in any season of marriage. Emotions differ from day-to-day, and if there is no intentional plans to stay connected, drift will happen. Drift is slow movement with no control of direction. Hardly … Continue reading →

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Required

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Debi Walter

There is one thing required for a marriage to grow strong and healthy. Without it a marriage ends up with a lot more conflicts and disagreements. This one thing is humility. It isn’t thinking less of yourself—as in self-deprecation—but it … Continue reading →

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Conscience

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Debi Walter

Conscience. The place where the Holy calls the lowly. Only those who are lowly hear the whispers of the Holy. Conscience. The tender place where God speaks and we bow tender in adoration. Conscience. Marriage is built on truth and … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Debi Walter

“Unity grows where humility flows.” David Bush Tom and I had the privilege this Sunday to attend a grand opening celebration. It was for a church in Miami that our church planted 28 years ago. They just acquired a permanent … Continue reading →

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How To Avoid A Pharisee’s Attitude in Marriage

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Debi Walter

The Pharisees were the religious elite of their day. They spanned the motives of their heart with a pat on the back. All the perfection boxes were checked, yet one thing was lacking—humility. Humility is lowliness of mind; a deep … Continue reading →

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Learning Curve

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Debi Walter

Tom and I have been learning about difficult issues in marriage that we didn’t know happened. We realize how we have been spared many heartaches in our 45 years of marriage. Not that we didn’t have our own to deal … Continue reading →

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A Humble Spouse

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Debi Walter

We just finished going through the book, Cherish, by Gary Thomas, for the umpteenth time. And that is no exaggeration. You would think we wouldn’t need to read a book like this over and over. Especially since we’ve been doing … Continue reading →

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Do You Practice This In Your Marriage?

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Debi Walter

My word for this year is Contentment. Imagine my excitement when I discovered, The Contentment Journal, by Rachel Cruze. It’s a 90 day devotional where she gives prompts everyday to help you discover how you’re doing in three areas: Gratefulness … Continue reading →

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Twisted Words

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Debi Walter

Have you ever said something to your spouse and the reaction they gave was unexpected? You realize that they didn’t hear what you said in the way you meant them too. A miscommunication is hanging in the air and you … Continue reading →

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The Healing Balm of Humility in Marriage

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Debi Walter

My last post dealt with an enemy we all face in life and marriage–the poisonous venom of pride. Now I want to shift gears and look at the healing balm of humility. “Humility is nothing but the disappearance of self … Continue reading →

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Mortified – Tom’s Turn

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Tom and Debi

Debi has been sharing all week her battle in mortifying pride in her life. If you haven’t read them yet, please take time to. Here are the links: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Today we’re going to do … Continue reading →

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Mortified – Part 3

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Debi Walter

This is part three of a three part series on mortifying pride in my heart. I pray it will help you and help me as I remember this significant season in my life. Part 3 I want to share with … Continue reading →

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Mortified

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Debi Walter

Tom gave me a new garden for Mother’s Day. Planting everything took a lot of back-breaking work, but the results are beautiful. It was worth every pain. I have learned things that are important are always worth what it costs … Continue reading →

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