by Classic Housewife

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Marriage Minute ~ Invest in Your Marriage

Marriage Monday is back! Marriage Monday has also had a facelift. Last year, I began blogging about marriage on Mondays because it is important to me. I started blogging through the list of characteristics I’d made at the beginning of the year, and you may recall that when I put Marriage Monday on hold before the holidays, I was only on letter T. I hope you won’t be disappointed if …

Parenting

Marriage Monday ~ Thoughtful

What’s the difference between a thoughtful act and an act of kindness? I’m not sure if there is one but I’m going to say that it’s a difference of forethought. Holding the door to the post office open for someone else when you get there at the same time is an act of kindness (not to mention, good manners.) Taking your gently used kids’ clothing to a family on tight …

Parenting

Marriage Monday – Self Controlled

I think the Bible has a lot to say about Self Control – don’t you think so? We are to practice self control in so many areas, too. We are to be controlled in our temperament, not given to angry outbursts. We are to keep control of our tongue, not given to gossip, slander or otherwise hurtful words. We are to practice self control in regard to temptations and unhealthy …