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"2007 Series - Couples"
Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. The Perfect Marriage?
Contributed on Dec 19, 2007
Couples, Pt. 1
THE PERFECT MARRIAGE? (GENESIS 3:1-20) A while back, men and ladies alike received a tricky e-mail joke, which says: “Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect. One snowy, stormy ...read more
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2. Enjoy Fortune Together, Endure Misfortune Together
Contributed on Dec 19, 2007
Couples, Pt. 2
ENJOY FORTUNE TOGETHER, ENDURE MISFORTUNE TOGETHER (GENESIS 12:4-5, 10-13:1) Larry’s barn burned down and Susan, his wife, called the insurance company. Susan told the insurance company, “We had that barn insured for fifty thousand and I want my MONEY.” The agent replied, “Whoa there, just a ...read more
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3. A Chip Off The Old Block
Contributed on Dec 19, 2007
Couples, Pt. 3
A CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK (GENESIS 27:1-46) To relatives and friends, guessing who is the favorite child in the family is not difficult. Growing up, my sister was daddy’s girl. The family included two boys and a sister in the middle, each a year apart, but my youngest son status was in vain. ...read more
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4. The Labor Of Love
Contributed on Dec 19, 2007
Couples, Pt. 4
THE LABOR OF LOVE (GENESIS 29:9-35) One of the best quotes on love I know of comes from Liz Carpenter. She said, “Love is a moment and a lifetime. It is looking at him across a room and feeling that if I don’t send the rest of my life with him, I’ll have missed the boat.” More than 66% of ...read more
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5. A Parent's Work Is Never Done
Contributed on Dec 19, 2007
Couples, Pt. 5
A PARENT’S WORK IS NEVER DONE (JUDGES 14:1-15:1) Have you heard of the “Parent’s Dictionary of Meanings” in deciphering children speak? DUMBWAITER: one who asks if the kids would care to order dessert. FEEDBACK: the inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots. FULL ...read more
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6. Be Careful What You Wish For
Contributed on Dec 19, 2007
Couples. Pt. 6
BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR (1 KINGS 16:29-33; 21) A young lady I have lost contact with for many years asked for my e-mail when we met at a wedding banquet and. Before too long, she e-mailed and called me. She was pretty, talented, quiet, helpful and sweet, the ideal spouse, mother, daughter or ...read more
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7. God's Chosen Parents
Contributed on Dec 19, 2007
Couples, Pt. 8
GOD’S CHOSEN PARENTS (MATTHEW 1:18-25) The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has kept track for many years the cost of raising a child through its survey of 12,880 families and 3,395 single-parent families on the cost of a child’s housing, food, transportation, clothing, health care, ...read more
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8. Eyes Wide Open
Contributed on Dec 19, 2007
Couples, Pt. 9
EYES WIDE OPEN (ACTS 4:32-5:11) Stumpy and his wife Martha went to the State Fair every year. Every year Stumpy would say, “Martha, I’d like to ride in that airplane.” And every year Martha would say, “I know, Stumpy, but that airplane ride costs ten dollars, and ten dollars is ten dollars.” ...read more
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9. Two Halves Make A Whole
Contributed on Dec 19, 2007
Couples, Pt. 10
TWO HALVES MAKE A WHOLE (ACTS 18:1-4, 18-26) A couple was celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Their domestic tranquility had long been the talk of the town. A local newspaper reporter was inquiring as to the secret of their long and happy marriage. “Well, it dates back to our ...read more