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Philippians 2:8

And being found in apperance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross! Biblical submission is not slavery.  It is placing oneself willingly under the authority of another.  Jesus’ relationship to … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 11:11

In the Lord…woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. There is a difference between essence and function.  Both marriage partners are equal in essence, but they differ in function.  ~ Dr T. Evans. Iowa Web … Continue reading

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Mark 11:24

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. When you consider the power of prayer, it is no wonder Satan works overtime to keep us off our … Continue reading

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Ephesians

For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the Church. In God’s structure for marriage, the buck stops with the husband.  He may be the one doing the wrong, but he is responsible … Continue reading

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Ephesians 3:20

Now glory be to God who by his mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of – infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or … Continue reading

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1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient, love is kind. The essence of a good teacher is patience.  As our children’s  teachers, we have unlimited opportunities to learn practice patience.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article is subject to Creative Common … Continue reading

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Mathew 22:21

Then he said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” The Bible says we must “give to Caesar,” that is, pay our taxes.  But Caesar apparently does not trust us;  he takes his … Continue reading

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Ephesians 4:2

Be humble and gentle.  Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. God is the ultimate authority in a marriage, because marriage is a divine institution.  Our desires, disagreements, and discontentments are secondary … Continue reading

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Ephesians 5:21

Honor Christ by submitting to each other. Spirit-filled believers know when to submit – whether in the home, at church, or on the job.  ~ Dr T. Evans Iowa Web Network This article is subject to Creative Common License. You … Continue reading

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Romans 12:2

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but be a new and different person. A real husband and father knows that wrong is wrong.  You can’t influence him by pointing out that the crowd is heading in the … Continue reading

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