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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
Happy Hour
Where has this week gone? With all the emergencies in my life this week, I haven’t had the time to read all the great marriage blogs I love. I did manage to read the few below and offer them to … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Date Night Ideas, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour
Tagged Blog, Christian, Don't Touch Me, God, marriage, relationship, United States, Warning sign
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A Fragrant Aroma – Listen and Love
I am writing this post in a hurry. You see, my Mom called me on Wednesday morning saying she didn’t feel right – she was dizzy and her arms felt weak. I immediately asked her the stroke questions: What’s your … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma
Tagged Christ, Florida, God, Health, marriage, Stroke, This Post, Tom
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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
Turning Down The Heat
This is Lisa Graf’s (Mom Blog) and my 3rd collaborative post on Wedded Bliss Wednesdays. Lisa’s part is in purple and my part is in red. We pray you will find encouragement to help you turn down the heat when … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, communication, Conflict, Growing Strong Marriages, Guest Post, Wives
Tagged Conflict resolution, Family, God, marriage, Parent, relationship
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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
A Fragrant Aroma – New Friends
When was the last time you made new friends? There is something invigorating about meeting with a new couple, sharing your story, hearing theirs and genuinely talking and listening from the heart. We had such an opportunity last weekend. Meet … 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
Happy Hour
Tom and I have been away on vacation – kind of. We’re taking care of our two grandchildren who live in Atlanta, while our daughter and son-in-love are away enjoying the vineyards of CA. It has been a fun, exhausting, … Continue reading
A Varietal of Sorts
In wine-making a varietal wine is so named when the main grape consists of at least 75% of the wine. The other 25% can be from another type of grape. Our post today is a varietal of sorts. Lisa Graf, … Continue reading
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
October Challenge
Bees have been created by God to collect pollen from flowers in order to help the plants reproduce and to collect nectar to be used in making honey. It is a process which is so common we tend to lose … Continue reading
Posted in Growing Strong Marriages, The Romantic Vineyard
Tagged BEE, Flowering plant, God, Honey, marriage, Nectar, Pollen, Romantic Vineyard
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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
A Fragrant Aroma – Beauty in the Desert
I was born in Orlando. I have never lived outside of the state of Florida. I love the beach, and even if I am unable to go as often as I would like, just knowing it is there is a … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Difficulty, Growing Strong Marriages, Testimonies
Tagged Arizona, Christ, Desert, Florida, God, marriage, Orlando, Orlando Florida
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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
A Fragrant Aroma – Listening
These “Fragrant Aroma” posts are intended to give you a glimpse into our lives and marriage in real time – this week to be exact. And if I had to choose one word to describe our week it would be … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma
Tagged Atlanta, Christianity, God, Jesus Christ, marriage, Relationships, Religion and Spirituality
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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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Our First Priority
The Romantic Vineyard is dedicated to helping marriages grow for God’s glory. Year after year life changes, yet our vows remain. Regardless of economies or changing seasons we are one flesh for better or for worse. We are committed to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages
Tagged Family, God, Home, marriage, Parent, relationship, Romance
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Happy Hour
It’s the weekend, and we are going on Papa and Nana Duty for the next week. 🙂 Our son and daughter-in-love are going away to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary. This time for them is the first since their honeymoon, … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Happy Hour
Tagged Christian, Divorce, Don't Touch Me, God, Husband, marriage, relationship, This Post
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