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Monthly Marriage Moments & Parenting Pointers
Below are your Marriage Moments and Parenting Pointers for October, 2021 
I offer you these tidbits of wisdom as prayer prompts to remind you (and your constituents) of the sacredness of marriage vows and the value of every child. The commitment to love a spouse forever, and the generous gift of life parents offer a child are indeed spiritual under-takings and cannot be done alone. May the God of Love be with you and your work.
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BONUS: Truth telling is always good - or is it?
MARRIAGE MOMENTS*
I wrote these 3 criticism criteria in Gossip - To Tell the Truth many years ago. Today, I might qualify #3 (Is it kind?) to include that speaking truth about public people or policies may not always be kind, but it should be respectful
958. Oct. 4: At the beginning of this summer many of us thought that the Covid-19 pandemic was winding down. Now we’re not so sure. How have Covid restrictions been hard on your marriage? Are there any ways that new practices have enlivened your love?
959. Oct. 11: “I prayed, and prudence was given me.” (Wisdom 7:7) How one talks with God (prayer) varies from person to person. Some like memorized prayers, some read scripture, some quietly meditate… Share what style is most meaningful to each of you.
960. Oct. 18: “Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant.” (Mark 10:43) Certainly in marriage couples serve each other in various ways, and that is good. Why not mix it up this week? Do your
partner’s usual job or an extra task. Enjoy the change of pace.
961. Oct. 25: Halloween is coming up when folks wear costumes and pretend to be scary, beautiful, funny, or… Fantasize together. In your dream world, who/what would you like to be? Laugh together.
*Marriage Moments go out to individuals on Mondays. For Sunday bulletins use the Sunday immediately before the above date.
PARENTING POINTERS*
957. Oct. 1: October is Respect Life month. Are there people that you find difficult to respect? (criminals, people who are lazy or mean, people of a different political persuasion…) Yes, even these are worthy of human respect. Talk to your children about giving respect – even to people they don’t like.
958. Oct. 8: “Go, sell what you own, and give to the poor.” (Mark 10:21) Invite everyone in your family to choose one possession this weekend to give to someone who needs it. Let it go.
959. Oct.15: The Covid-19 pandemic has changed work habits, shopping, school routines, eating, and socializing. Sometimes all the precautions can get tiresome. Take a break. Try a family walk in nature this weekend. Listen, watch, appreciate.
960. Oct. 22: Sunday, Oct. 24 is United Nations Day. . (https://www.un.org/en/un75) It commemorates humankind’s efforts to live peaceably together. Not easy for a family or our planet. There are 193 nations in the world. Invite family members to Google a country that you don’t know much about and share an interesting tidbit.
961. Oct. 29: Both the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 6:5) and New Testament (Mark 12:30) tell us to love God with all our heart, soul, and strength. Easy to say, but what does this look like – to pray more? To help someone out? To put up with hardships? Other?…Yes.
*Parenting Pointers go out to individuals on Fridays. For Sunday bulletins, use the closest Friday.© 2021 Susan Vogt
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