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SCRIPTURE: For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. (Ephesians 2:8) MEDITATION: One of the most difficult things can do is try to look through the eyes of God with the mind and attitude of man. There are things … Continue reading
SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (12 of 14): (non-scientific survey with unedited answers) What are some things wives want/expect from their husbands? – Be the spiritual leader of the home. – Be faithful (to spouse and to God). – Be supportive of your wife and children. – Demonstrate and express love to your wife … Continue reading
BIBLE PASSAGE: However, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him.” (1 Corinthians 2:9) MEDITATION: Christmas time is always an exciting and special time for kids. On Christmas Eve it is difficult for them to go to sleep … Continue reading
SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (11 of 14): (non-scientific survey with unedited answers) 11. What advice would you give a married couple who are thinking about having children? – Realize they will expose you to others (good or bad). – Enjoy them and the way they change as they grow older. – Don’t expect perfection … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7) MEDITATION: Have you ever noticed that some people are bold about their faith when they are at church, but away from the church they are more timid about it? What causes … Continue reading
SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (10 OF 14): (non-scientific survey with unedited answers) What suggestions would you give to two people who are thinking about getting married? – Realize it’s for life; long-term and not just a long date. – It’s not an easy commitment. – Work out things before marrying (responsibilities, etc.). – Develop and maintain good … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: In those days Hezekiah became ill and was at the point of death. The prophet Isaiah, son of Amoz, went to him and said, “This is what the Lord says: Put your house in order, because you are going to die; you will not recover.” (2 Kings 20:1) MEDITATION: Man does not … Continue reading
SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (9 OF 14): REMINDER: THESE ARE UNEDITED RESPONSE FROM VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS SURVEYED. What are some disappointments in a long-term marriage? – Have to take care of each other. – Find that you don’t have the same beliefs. – Find that the relationship hasn’t grown. – Find that you have … Continue reading
SCRIPTURE: And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) MEDITATION: Have you ever misplaced something of value to you personally? Do you remember how diligently (and sometimes frantically) you searched until … Continue reading
SURVEY QUESTIONS/ANSWERS (8 of 14): What are some of the highlights in a long-term marriage? – Learn you can depend on each other. – Your love for each other has grown. – You can see God’s work in your lives. – Find comfort in knowing that you pray for each other. … Continue reading
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