Complaining is Good for Your Marriage

Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13

The Rev. Bowen was struck with an inspired idea while taking a shower.

He was tired of hearing the parishioners at his Kansas City church complain about everything from the choice of hymns at the Sunday service to the informal dress code at the church’s Saturday night worship.

So, he asked his flock to take a pledge: vowing not to complain, criticize, gossip...