Category Archives: Old Testament

Genesis 2:18

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin

And the Lord God said, “It isn’t good for man to be alone; I will make a companion for him, a helper suited to his needs.” The mate God gave you was created to fit together with you in marriage.  … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 21:5

Posted on January 15, 2012 by admin

The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. This proverb reminds us that if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. There are many voices that call out to us … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 10:4

Posted on January 14, 2012 by admin

Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. It is one thing to start a project; it is another to finish a project to the end. When we determine to do something, it is vital that we “count … Continue reading →

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Psalm 91:9, 10

Posted on January 9, 2012 by admin

If you make the Most High your dwelling even the Lord, who is my refugee – then no harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent. When a husband or wife tells me, “I’m doing the best … Continue reading →

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Malachi 2:14

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

The Lord is acting as the witness between you and the wife of your youth…she is your partner, the wife of your marriage covenant. According to the Bible, marriage is a covenant: a divinely established, legally binding relationship between two … Continue reading →

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Genesis 2:20-22

Posted on January 2, 2012 by admin

But for Adam no suitable helper was found.  So the Lord God…made a woman..and he brought her to the man. Many people moan, “My spouse and I are so different.” That’s great! If the two of you were exactly alike, … Continue reading →

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Song of Songs 2:10

Posted on December 30, 2011 by admin

My lover spoke and said to me, “Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, and come with me.” Do you and your mate ever wonder ” Whatever happened to the good old days when we used to…?”  The next time the … Continue reading →

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Song of Songs 2:13

Posted on December 28, 2011 by admin

Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me. Men, date your wives.  Don’t just say, “What do you want to do tonight?” That is not date!  You didn’t do that when you were trying to win her.  Take … Continue reading →

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Psalm 127:1

Posted on December 26, 2011 by admin

If the lord doesn’t build the house the builders are working for nothing. A healthy dose of biblical marriage principles is the best antidote for divorce.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article is subject to Creative Common … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 40:31

Posted on December 21, 2011 by admin

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. As Christian parents, let’s make sure our homes … Continue reading →

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