Family

The family feud between the Hatfields and McCoys lasted twelve years, and claimed the lives of 12 people--3 Hatfields, 7 McCoys, and 2 outsiders. What caused such animosity between neighbors? It started with a simple dispute over the ownership of a hog.

"Beatitudes for Married Couples"

BEATITUDES FOR A MARRIED COUPLE

Blessed are the husband and wife who continue to be

affectionate, considerate and loving after the wedding

bells have stopped ringing.

Blessed are the husband and wife who are as polite

and courteous to one another as they are to their friends.

Blessed are they who have a sense of humor, their

marriage shall be much brighter.

Blessed are the parents who abstain from alcohol (I

would add ", tobacco, and drugs"), their children will

surely follow their example.

Blessed are they who are faithful to each other and

mutually helpful. God will surely guide them.

Blessed are the husband and wife who thank God for

good things which come to them. They shall receive both

good things and thankful children.

Blessed are the parents who recognize their children

as gifts from God, their home shall be filled with love.

Blessed are those mates who make their home a place

"where seldom is heard a discouraging word". They shall

inspire others to do likewise.

Blessed are the parents who attend and support their

church. Their children shall develop a strong fauth.

Blessed is the couple who are good stewards of all

God's gifts, their children will bless them and follow

their example.

Blessed are all those whose lives are a testimony of

faith in God, they shall be the channels through which

God's kingdom will come on earth.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow them all the

days of their lives and they shall dwell in the house of

the Lord forever.