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Proverbs 29:15

A child left to himself disgraces his mother. A wife and mother should be held in the highest esteem in her home.  A husband’s job is to make sure his wife is respected, that no one sasses Mom without answering … Continue reading

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Colossians 3:19

Husbands, love your wives. Whoever first said this is right:  the best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article is subject to Creative Common License. … Continue reading

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Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. When your time comes to get married, God will bring you someone with strengths to complement your weakness.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network … Continue reading

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Proverbs 28:20

A faithful man will be richly blessed. When you are faithful to your marriage under God,  you set your children up for some terrific blessings.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article is subject to Creative Common License. … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:2

Liva a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. In the end, the truth about love is simple but biblical: Talk is cheap.  Love is … Continue reading

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Galatians 5:22, 23

But the fruit of the Spirit is …gentleness. A Christian marriage partner has a frame of reference totally different from the world’s values.  Instead of saying, “This is what you should do for me, ” a Christian mate says, “Honey, … Continue reading

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John 13:34

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. Men, how you treat your wives is very important to God.  Treating them with love and respect rates high with … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 6:20

You were bought at a price.  Therefore honor God with your body. The world tells single people, “It’s your body.  Do whatever you want it.”  But God says, ” Bad Information!  You belong to Me. And I have better plans … Continue reading

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Deuteronomy 5:16

Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you. Honoring your father and mother may take different forms at different stages … Continue reading

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Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Agape love is not discussion love.  It is more than mere words that sound good.  Agape love is always demonstrated love.  … Continue reading

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