Monthly Archives: May 2011

Proverbs 1:7

How does a man become wise?  The first step is to trust and reverence the Lord! When it comes to making your marriage work, stop listening to your friends and neighbors and the television and start listening to God.  ~ … Continue reading

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Proverbs 1:5,7

Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance…  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of the knowledge. You do not need an extensive education to be wise.  The old folks called … Continue reading

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Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. My wife and I have pledged to never … Continue reading

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Philippians 4:11

I have learned to be content with whatever I have. If you are married, do not look for a way out.  If you are single, do not become obsessed with getting married.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This … Continue reading

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1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Christian marriage is designed to … Continue reading

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Mathew 26:36

Then Jesus brought them to a garden grove, Gethsemane, and told them to sit down and wait while he went on ahead to pray. On the busiest, most intense, most heavily scheduled day of His life, Jesus took the time … Continue reading

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Colosians 3:13

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.  Forgive as the Lord forgave you. God’s desire is always to keep a marriage together.  Repentance and forgiveness are the best way to go.  ~ Dr … Continue reading

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Mathew 6:21

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. There is nothing wrong with wanting nice things.  There is everything wrong with wanting nice things at the expense of biblical priorities in the home.  ~ Dr T. Evans … Continue reading

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Titus 2:5

To be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God. Anything a woman does outside her home is a bonus.  … Continue reading

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1 John 3:18

Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. When it comes to nurturing your marriage, begin with the little things.   ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article is subject to Creative Common License. … Continue reading

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