Many thanks to my friends who have asked that I continue my blog. Here we go!

I am taking a class of the New Testament, and as the teachings can be applicable to making our marriage better, I would like to post thoughts for you to ponder and apply. Many of us have been married many years, but we need to continue our quest to be the best we can. As Robert Browning said: “Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be…”

The New Testament Teaches Us How to Treat Each Other.

Matthew 18:21-22. Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times?

Jesus saith unto him. I say not unto thee, until seven times: but until seventy times seven.

In the Teachings of the Presidents, the Joseph Smith manual we find his thoughts on forgiveness. He said: "One of the most pleasing scenes that can occur on earth, when a sin has been committed by one person against another, is, to forgive that sin; and then according to the sublime and perfect pattern of the Savior, pray to our Father in Heaven to forgive [sinner] also. " Ever keep in exercise the principle of mercy, and be ready to forgive our brother on the first intimations of repentance, and asking forgiveness; and should we even forgive our brother, or even our enemy, before he repent or ask forgiveness, our Heavenly Father would be equally as merciful unto us"

I have learned that if we are angry with someone and don't forgive, that only hurts us. Sometimes they are not even aware of our anger. We suffer and the anger only eats at our emotional and mental health.

"Love Means Never Having to Say Your Sorry", not true!!!

Saying “I’m Sorry” quickly will stop the gulf that sometimes grows the longer you let the hurt fester. Jesus said we must forgive everyone, for he has said that he is the one who can judge others. We will be judged as we judge. Ouch! That could be painful for eternity. 

Random thought!

Anyone remember the clown toy that would balance on a rounded bottom? One side was bright orange and the other just plain white. When tapped, he bobbed around showing each side. I like to look only the bright side, the good things my husband does, and ignore the other side. Why be upset over unimportant things? Will it matter next year, or five years from now? Enjoy now!