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7 Cs to Avoid in Marriage

Yesterday I wrote about 7 Cs you need in a marriage. Today I’m going to concentrate on 7 Cs you need to be wary of and try and eliminate in a marriage. Complacency If you have a good marriage the temptation could be to become complacent and think you have it made and so no longer have to work at you marriage. Nothing could be further from the truth. Complacency is a slippery slope to other problems. We never want to take a good marriage, if we have it, for granted. Complaining Some people just seem to have a knack … Continue reading →

Expressing Wants and Feelings…or Complaining?

If I was to sit down with a dozen parents and start up a conversation about the things that our kids do that really drive us batty—I would be willing to bet that whining and complaining would be towards the top of the list (the list of parental complaints, of course!). However, like most things in life, I think one child’s complaining can be another’s way of expressing him or herself. Somehow, as parents, we might be able to help our children reach a balance and learn how to express themselves—without coming across as being a whiner or a complainer. … Continue reading →

Are You Doing Too Much Whining?

We all need to vent and share our frustrations and “issues.” As home business owners, we may think we have more than our fair share of trials and tribulations. However, as the main representative of our home-based business, it is important to keep the whining and negative attitude in check—especially when dealing with customers, prospects, and vendors. Sometimes whining is hard to catch. We may spend so much time working alone or in isolation that when we make contact with a listening ear, we just need to vent. We may vent about other customers, a negative experience with a vendor … Continue reading →

The Right Attitude in Each Situation

Last night I was attending a ladies dinner with some ladies from the congregation I attend, as well as ladies from some area congregations. The speaker really hit on some things that I needed to hear. Lately I have been somewhat down on myself and my current situation. Nothing bad has happened in my life to make me feel this way; rather, I have not had the best attitude toward my situation. This is what the speaker spoke on last night. One of the verses the speaker used was Philippians 2:14: “Do all things without grumbling or questioning.” The speaker … Continue reading →