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1 Corinthians 7:17

Each one should retain the place in life that the Lord assigned to him and to which God has called him. Sometimes single people are give the impression that marriage is the ultimate goal of life for the Christian.  That … Continue reading

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Hosea 2:20

I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the Lord. If a man will leave and cleave the way God intended, his wife will respond the way God intended. ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:33

Each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself. Mariage is not a man working a wife into his schedule;  marriage is a man making his wife his everyting! ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network … Continue reading

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Joshua 24:15

Choose you this day whom ye will server; …but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Fathers, set the spiritual tone for your household.  Assume the responsibility for getting your family to church, and be a … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:31

For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flash. Adam did not have parents.  But if he did, he would left them for Eve. ~ … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 11:1

Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. As daunting as it seems, we parents should tell our children to follow our example – and then back up our words by the way we live. ~ Dr T. … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 11:11

Remember that in God’s plan men and women need each other. When a husband says, “I have achieved so much,” he ought always to add, “because at home I have someone who has enabled me to.” ~ Dr T. Evans … Continue reading

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Proverbs 29:17

Discipline your children, and they will give you rest; they will give delight to your heart. Discipline isn’t pleasant for anyone, including the discipliner.  My father didn’t enjoy spanking me, and I certainly did not enjoy being on the receiving … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:21

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Biblical submission in marriage reflects a willingness to use your talents, opportunities, and gifts to achieve the goals established jointly for the good of the marriage. ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa … Continue reading

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Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. A real man behaves in such a way that his family has no choice but to respect him.  He earns respect from his wife and children.  This is very different … Continue reading

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