February 2022 SGN Scoops Magazine

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By: Dixie Phillips Since February is the month we celebrate love, I thought it might be fun for my husband of 44 years to share some of his wisdom on love and marriage. A little backstory: Paul and I met at East Texas Bible College near Tyler, Texas, in October 1976. We married on November 25, 1977. We have four children and sixteen grandchildren. We have been honored to serve the congregation of the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Floyd, Iowa, since August 1981. Drum roll please—tada…. Introducing the love of my life—Pastor Paul Phillips. Listen with Your Eyes Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way. 1 Peter 3:7 Marriage is a sacred relationship. That’s why it’s called holy matrimony. We shouldn’t be surprised by the enemy’s attack on our homes. He is out to kill, steal, and destroy us, but God’s will is for our relationships to be strong, vibrant, and full of abundant life. Every husband and wife need to build their marriage on the Rock. Many years ago, my wife and I attended a weekend


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