Category Archives: New Testament

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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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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Colossians 1:10

Walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. An important element of Christian manhood is the ability to put divine truth into action at home and on … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:31,32

“A man will… be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.” Theis is a profound mystery – but I am talking about Christ and the church. God gave us marriage to demonstrate what it will be … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 1:9

God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. When your children see you and your spouse working hard at your marriage instead of just bailing out, they will learn two valuable lessons: … Continue reading

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Hebrews 13:20, 21

May the God of peace… equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him. God has commanded that marriages be permanent; therefore, we know that He will give to … Continue reading

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1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray without ceasing. Prayer needs to be our first response to a need, not our last resort. ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article is subject to Creative Common License. You can reproduce content, but citing the source … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:33

A man must love his wife as part of himself; and the wife must see to it that she deeply respects her husband. A husband’s craving for respect rivals his need for love.  Both are essential. ~ Dr T. Evans … Continue reading

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1 John 4:4

Greate is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. If we follow God’s principles, our families can make it. There is real hope for us, because God’s power is far greater than the influences that … Continue reading

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