Monthly Archives: October 2011

Genesis 2:18

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.” When a man marries a woman, he is not acquiring a housekeeper.  He is … Continue reading

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Matthew 6:33

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Sometimes God does not give us the things we ask for because He knows that if He gave them to us … Continue reading

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Proverbs 5:18

May your fountain be blessed and many you rejoice in the wife of your youth. A wedding ring is much more than a piece of jewelry to place on a finger.  It is a symbol of a lifelong, loving commitment.  … Continue reading

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Psalm 103:13

He is like a father to us, tender and sympathetic to those who reverence him. Dad, make sure you hug and kiss your boys as well as your girls.  Put your arm around them, and let them know that you … Continue reading

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Luke 6:29, 31

If someone strikes you on one cheek; turn to him other also… Do to others as you would have them do to you. Your ability to love faces its hardest test when the ones you are trying to love throw … Continue reading

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1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives…so that nothing will hinder your prayers. Satan wants to keep husbands and wives from experiencing oneness and unity in their marriage.  He know that if he can … Continue reading

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1 Timothy 2:8

I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer. God calls men in the church and in the family to take the lead in prayer.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article is subject to Creative … Continue reading

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Luke 18:1

Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart. Many Christians really believe that if they just think, work, and plan hard enough, they can get the job done.  They forget to … Continue reading

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John 15:12

My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Often a wife will ask her husband, “Do you love me?”  His answer may be, “You know I love you.”  No she doesn’t!  You have to keep telling … Continue reading

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Proverbs 31:30

A woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised. Men, if you have a woman who fears the Lord, you have a treasure, because she will show that reverence in every area of life.  She will raise her children … Continue reading

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