Monthly Archives: May 2011

1 Peter 2:16

Live as those who are free to do only God’s will at all times.  Show respect for everyone. Any young man who wants to date my daughter has to come and meet with me first.  If he doesn’t respect me … Continue reading

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1 Peter 3:7

You married men should live considerately with your wives, with an intelligent recognition of the marriage relation, honoring the woman. The level of communication a husband experiences with God is related to his willingness to communicate with his wife in … Continue reading

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Genesis 1:27

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him;  male and female he created him. Men, your wife is your equal.  You are the head of the home, but she is your equal … Continue reading

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Psalm 5:3

In the morning , O Lord, you hear my voice;  in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation. The best and most effective thing we can ever do for our children is to pray for … Continue reading

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John 15:9

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you.  Now remain in my love. Do not say to your mate, “All right, I’ll do this, but only if you do that.”  Jesus did not say that to us … Continue reading

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Romans 12:9

Love must be sincere… Cling to what is good. We need to love our mates in such a self-giving way that we do not demand anything in return.  Whatever we get back is a bonus.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa … 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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Song of Solomon 4:9

You have my heart, my sister, my bride. A vital part of a husband’s job is to make his wife feel good about herself.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article is subject to Creative Common License. You … Continue reading

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Proverbs 20:5

Counsel in another’s heart is like deep water, but a discerning person will draw it up. One of the ways a husband loves his wife is be learning to read her so he knows how she feels and what she … 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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