Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 2, 2002
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NO SECRETS HERE
A young couple decided to wed. As the big day approached, they grew apprehensive. Each had a problem they had never before shared with anyone, not even each other.
The Groom-to-be, overcoming his fear, decided to ask his father for advice. "Father," he said, "I am deeply concerned
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Contributed by Michael Semon on Oct 31, 2002
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A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?"
She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by."
"No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this case?"
"It is
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Baptist
Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 25, 2002
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As the medical field will tell you, divorce has traumatic impact on health.
Children of divorce are 25-30% percent more vulnerable to becoming ill.
Children of divorce live shorter lives.
Choosing Wisely. Before You
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Pentecostal
Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 6, 2003
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I'M STANDING FOR MY MARRIAGE
A former Pastor in Seattle, WA wrote a power statement about marriage…
I am standing for the healing of my marriage!
I won’t give up, give in, give out, or give over till that healing takes place.
I made a vow; I said the words; I gave the pledge; I gave a ring; I
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Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Contributed by Gene Barron on Feb 1, 2001
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Frequently in the wedding service we have the ceremony of lighting the unity candle by the bride and groom. The couple each takes a small burning candle, representing their solitary life thus far, and together they light the large, center, wedding candle. When they put their small candles back
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Christian/Church Of Christ
Contributed by Brian Mavis on Dec 6, 2001
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U.S. Divorce Statistics
(1997 except where noted)
Total divorces granted: 1,163,000
Rate per 1,000 population (1999): (excluding CA, CO, IN and LA) 4.1
State with the lowest divorce rate: Massachusetts. Rate per 1,000 population: 2.4
State with the higest divorce rate: Nevada. Rate per
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Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Feb 17, 2002
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Barna research shows:
That divorce in the church is just as commonas outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%.
Also, the south is second in the nation in divorce. The south has a divorce rate of 35%, just behind the west (38%), and leading the Midwest (32%) and
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Baptist