The other day Dan and I ran through the vineyards. I laughed thinking of Solomon's bride, the Shulamite woman, seducing her Solomon with
"Come, my love, let us go out to the fields
and spend the night among the wildflowers.
Let us get up early and go to the vineyards
to see if the grapevines have budded.
If the blossoms have opened,
and if the pomegranates have bloomed.
There I will give you my love."
Song of Songs 7: 11--12
Woo Hoo! Well, just to calm your curiosity, no, Dan and I did not spend the night in the vineyards. But we did have a lovely day and our love and marriage were strengthened.
Because that's what dating your spouse does.
Strengthens your love and your marriage.
We live close to New York vineyards. The beauty of the drive was enough to satisfy my hunger for a get away with my love..
Romantic Naples, New York
The sun and light wind gave us a soul and a marriage massage as we picked boxes of grapes.
Continuing the fun we made memories and juice.
Together.
During the juice making process,
we laughed.
Thoughts of Lucille Ball stomping grapes came to mind.
I share our fall day with you hoping to urge you to keep dating your spouse.
Like the Shulamite woman, be creative!
Like Lucy, be fun.
Seek creative ways to experience each other anew and afresh
in the vineyard and in the kitchen!
What creative dates have you and your honey enjoyed?
For reservations or more information please call the church office at 845-454-2580
We look forward to meeting you and watching your love grow strong.
Pastor Denes House adds the following:
Join Dan and Elaine Miller for a one-day workshop designed to help build healthy patterns into your marriage. Whether you are thinking about marriage, are new to marriage, or have been married for decades, Dan and Elaine offer practical helps and theological insight to help your marriage to grow. Whether your marriage is strong, you are on the rocks, or it feels like there's no hope left, let Dan and Elaine invest in your marriage for a day.
The cost is $12.50 per person, or $25.00 per couple. The cost covers lunch and all materials. Childcare will be provided at no extra cost.
Elaine Miller is the author of "We All Married Idiots" and "Splashes of Serenity." Dan Miller is a longtime pastor and has ministered to pastors for decades.
For more information, contact the New Beginnings Church office, 845-454-2580
Go ahead. Take the plunge and splash serenity on your marriage by attending "Growing a Healthy Marriage." You'll be glad you did!
The Rome Sentinel, my hometown newspaper published an article about me. Thankful for this opportunity to share my faith and my work with the folks in my community. http://romesentinel.com/news?newsid=20120801-142056
Many who hear I live in New York feel sorry for me thinking I'm in a bustling city riding subways. No. I'm four hours from New York City.
Rome is a city rich with central New York history. We live on the edge of the Adirondack Mts. and boast Ft. Stanwix (from the Revolutionary War). http://nps.gov/fost/indexhtm
As well, the first shovel of dirt to dig the Erie Canal happened here. Hence, the name Rome. Italian immigrants settled here and worked building the canal.
My husband, Dan, is the Northeastern District Superintendent of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. We live in the District parsonage. The corner window on the left is where I spend my days writing.
In our backyard is Delta Lake Bible Conference Center (http://www.deltalake.org) and Delta Lake (http://nyspartks.com/parks/66/detais.aspx. There is a view of the lake through the trees. Actually, the lake is a distraction as well as an inspiration. This girl loves to swim and play and write.
I splash and bask in beautiful surroundings. I ride my bicycle to the post office and my kayak around Delta Lake. It's a great life! I thank God for it all.
May your days be filled with Splashes of Serenity!
