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Hosea 2:20

I will betroth you in faithfulness, and you will acknowledge the Lord. If a man will leave and cleave the way God intended, his wife will respond the way God intended. ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article … Continue reading

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Joshua 24:15

Choose you this day whom ye will server; …but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Fathers, set the spiritual tone for your household.  Assume the responsibility for getting your family to church, and be a … Continue reading

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Proverbs 29:17

Discipline your children, and they will give you rest; they will give delight to your heart. Discipline isn’t pleasant for anyone, including the discipliner.  My father didn’t enjoy spanking me, and I certainly did not enjoy being on the receiving … Continue reading

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Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. A real man behaves in such a way that his family has no choice but to respect him.  He earns respect from his wife and children.  This is very different … Continue reading

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Genesis 2:18

Then the Lord God said, “it is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner.” Woman was created to come alongside man and assist him.  She was never meant to bear … Continue reading

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Job 8:21

He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy. If you are in a difficult relationship, don’t be discouraged. God wants your marriage to succeed.  He is ready to help you and your mate. … Continue reading

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Genesis 2:15

The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Women, when you consider a man for marriage, remember that before God gave Adam a wife, He gave … Continue reading

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Genesis 18:19

He will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord. My daddy used to tell me, “As long as I am head of this home…, ” and then he would lay … Continue reading

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Song of Solomon 2:3

He brings me to the banquet hall, and everyone can see how much he loves me. Men, remember when you were dating your wife and you could not wait to open car door for her?  Date her again!  Do the … Continue reading

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Psalm 139:2

You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. Offer your child to the Lord the first thing each morning.  Allow Him to be responsible for the life of your child throughout the day. … Continue reading

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