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GYRO Week 12 – Cinco de Mayo es Romantico
Here’s our GYRO Date night idea reposted from May, 5, 2010. We’re a couple days late – sorry. Hopefully you can still make time to celebrate this Mexican National holiday! Ole! Since today is Cinco de Mayo – the Mexican … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Dates, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas, Free Dates, Fun Dates, GYRO Challenge, Holidays, Romance in Marriage, romantic date nights, Romantic Ideas, Unique Dates
Tagged Battle of Puebla, Cinco de Mayo, Cinco de Mayo date idea, Cooking, Holiday, Home, Mexico, Puebla, United States
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Don’t Ditch Your Marriage!
It all happened a few years ago when we were on a business trip in Detroit. We happened to pass by an apple orchard. Since I’m from Florida, I had never seen an orchard during harvest time, and I was … Continue reading
GYRO Week 4 – Passport Date
We love to travel, but sometimes it just isn’t possible to go away to a place of your dreams. That’s the idea behind this week’s theme. Pick a country you’ve always wanted to go to and plan a night around … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage, Creative Dates, D.R.A.B., Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, Dinner Dates, Growing Strong Marriages, GYRO Challenge
Tagged Date Night Ideas, Dating Your Spouse, England, Holiday, Home, Ireland, Patrick, Saint Patrick's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Themed Date Night Ideas, United States
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I Will Be Your Witness
Today we want to talk about an important aspect of marriage, something you may not have thought about. It will help if you take a few minutes to watch this movie clip from Shall We Dance first. Witness. A witness … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day – Hype or Help?
I can’t count the number of couples I talk to who choose not to celebrate Valentine’s Day. They say it’s just another day where Hallmark, florists and chocolate companies are trying to get us to give them what’s in our … Continue reading
Posted in A Fragrant Aroma, Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Holidays, Parenting, Romance, Romance in Marriage, The Gospel & Marriage, Valentine's Day
Tagged Christ, Christmas, Hallmark, Holiday, marriage, No Valentine's Day, United States, Valentine, valentine day
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Surprise! You’ve Been Spouse-napped!
This past weekend I had the privilege of helping my daughter plan an awesome birthday surprise for her husband of 7.5 years. Words can’t describe how fun it was to help her come up with an idea that would bless … Continue reading
Posted in Atlanta Date Ideas, Birthdays, Celebration Dates, Christian Marriage, Creative Dates, Romance in Marriage, romancing your husband, Romantic Ideas
Tagged Birthday Surprises for Husband, Boss (video gaming), Friday, Husband, marriage, Nap, Sleep, United States, Workweek and weekend
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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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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
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
Closings
Tonight the Olympics will broadcast the closing ceremony of the 30th Olympiad, and I’m sure it’s going to be worth watching. Imagine the thoughts of the athletes who won a medal? This closing is the end of a long training … Continue reading
Happy Hour
Yes, it’s been awhile since we’ve had time to read other blogs, much less post about them for you! Sorry. This is what happens when your world is turned upside-down. Thankfully, our feet have landed, and we’re getting our bearings … Continue reading
Posted in Blog Love, Christian Marriage, Happy Hour
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Divorce, Education and Enrichment, God, marriage, relationship, United States
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Re-Employment Update
As you know Tom no longer has a job. We went away to the mountains of North Carolina last week to be alone and mostly to listen. Tom prayed. I prayed. We prayed together and read God’s Word. It was … Continue reading
Who Is Yours?
Every athlete, no matter what country they represent, has one. The athletes listen to their every word and look to them first for their approval after their performance. In watching the Olympics I’ve been struck by their influence. Who is this … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Marriage
Tagged Christ, God, Holy Spirit, Kerri Strug, Olympic Games, Russia, Strug, United States
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When You’re Forced To Wait
It’s Tuesday night. One week ago was Tom’s first night unemployed or as the government likes to call it, “reemployed.” No matter the terminology, he’s without a job. There are many ways to look at it…he’s not tethered to anyone … Continue reading
7-11 Date Night Idea
In case you hadn’t noticed today is July 11th, commonly referred to as 7-11. There is a convenience store so named because it used to represent the hours the store was opened, 7a – 11p. It also happens to be … Continue reading
H.O.M.E.
We know that you know we’ve been gone for the past two weeks. We’ve spent more time apart than we have together, but now we’re… H.O.M.E. There is something special about walking into your home for the first time after … Continue reading
Do You Notice?
Have you ever had one of those times when you are surrounded by people you love and you step back and take in the moment? It can happen at a birthday party, a funeral, or a graduation. They are pivotal … Continue reading
Posted in Celebrations, Christian Marriage, Growing Strong Marriages, Testimonies
Tagged Arizona, God, Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Lord, United States
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