Category Archives: New Testament

1 Thesalonians 2:11, 12

As you know, we dealt with each one of you like a father with his children, urging and encouraging you and pleading that you lead a life worthy of God. Any sacrifice parents need to make to ensure that they … Continue reading

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Ecclesiates 12:1

Remember your creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come, and the years draw near when you will say, “I have no pleasure in them.” Remember God while you are young.  Don’t grow with nothing … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 13:6,7

Love… always perseveres. Marriage is a lifetime process of growth, development, and problem-solving.  Anyone who believes otherwise has been reading too many fairy tales.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article is subject to Creative Common License. You … Continue reading

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James 5:16

The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Do you want a miracle in your personal life, in your marriage, or in your family?  Then you will have to be fervent in your prayer life.  ~ Dr T. … Continue reading

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Colossians 3:14

Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. Dad, your job at home is different from Mom’s job. Her hob is to nourish the home. Yours is to maintain order and harmony in the home. … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?  Run in such a way as to get the prize. The test of commitment does not come when you are winning the … Continue reading

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Mark 10:13

People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touche them, but the disciples rebuked them.  When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to the, “Let the little children come to me.” The mark of authentic Christina … Continue reading

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Deuteronomy 6:6, 7

These commandments…are to be upon your hearts.  Impress them on your children.  Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Take each of your … Continue reading

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1 Thessalonians 5:11

Encourage each other to build each other up. When you come home at night, is your family better off because you arrived? Think about it before you walk in the door.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article … Continue reading

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James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. A husband is responsible for creating a climate in which his wife can flourish.  ~ … Continue reading

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