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A Walk Through The Vineyard

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Tom Walter

It is August.  This is the month when the fruit on the vine is examined and carefully pruned to make for the highest quality harvest.  There can be an abundance of fruit, which produces a less-than-average quality of grape.  What … Continue reading →

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Clinging Vines

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Debi Walter

The image was clear the minute I read the sign, “The Clinging Vine”.  It was one of those signs where a business sponsors a certain section of road in order to keep it clean from trash. It was probably the … Continue reading →

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Like No One Else

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Debi Walter

Recently Tom and I were talking with a good friend about some issues for which we care deeply.  As I was asked my thoughts on the conversation, I was immediately overcome with emotion and couldn’t speak. Our friend asked what … Continue reading →

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A Look At Mercy

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Tom Walter

Mercy –  a word if practiced will transform any marriage.  Good marriages thrive on mercy – struggling marriages lack it.  What exactly does mercy look like in our daily lives as husband and wife? Paul Tripp in his excellent book, … Continue reading →

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Stirring The Embers

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Debi Walter

Flirting can be a sinful way for singles to draw attention to themselves from the opposite sex.  We are warned repeatedly in scripture not to practice such things! However, if you’re married – have at it! It’s perfectly permissible to … Continue reading →

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Dearly Beloved

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Debi Walter

We found it quite interesting to read the original marriage vows as recorded in the 1662 Book Of Common Prayer.  Below is how a traditional marriage ceremony would begin in 1662: EARLY beloved, we are gathered together here in the … Continue reading →

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Consider Your Ways

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Debi Walter

Everyone is thinking about fresh beginnings this time of year, afterall it is a New Year.  What about our marriages? Have you considered a fresh start to romancing your wife?  We can become so predictable in our ways from what … Continue reading →

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The Husband No Wife Regrets

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Debi Walter

This being the week of Thanksgiving I thought I would forgo our typical date night ideas and offer you a rich quote from John Piper’s book, This Momentary Marriage: The Husband No Wife Regrets When Adam and Eve sinned in … Continue reading →

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