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Hurting Improves You

by | August 20, 2025 | Inspiration, Relationships, Wisdom | 0 Comments

One of the most unsympathetic people in the world is the one who has never had pain. They’ve never lost a loved one and suffered the all-enveloping grief and soul-crushing depression that can come with knowing that you'll never see their smile or feel hugged by them...
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Chocolate Bars Are Great!

by | August 13, 2025 | Cautionary Tale, Relationships | 0 Comments

Alex suddenly realized he was starving, according to his standards. Of course, that standard set low, as his stomach pretty much governed his life. Forty-five minutes without something going into his mouth seemed like forever to that growing teenager.  Flinging aside...
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All Pancakes Are Not Made Alike

by | August 6, 2025 | Communication, Inspiration, Wisdom | 0 Comments

You have probably been told a few times in your life to not let anyone take away your own peace. That you responsible if you are filled to the brim with good will toward all mankind - or had your fill of all mankind. “Your happiness is in your hands, and it depends...
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The Guardian with the Learning Paddle

by | July 30, 2025 | Family, Parenting | 0 Comments

Jeannie slipped silently down the dark, cellar steps like a shadow on a mission. Certainly not a shadow, but definitely on a mission. She knew exactly where her grandmother kept her pickle-making crock. Despite the blackness that surrounded her, she headed confidently...
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The Constant Unseen Companion

by | July 23, 2025 | Cautionary Tale, Personal Growth, Wisdom | 0 Comments

Shaun's main goal in life is to never make a mistake. In fact, he will bend over backward in every area of his life to make certain that never happens. The FEAR OF PUNISHMENT from childhood is so ingrained into him that allowing even one mistake in his world cannot be...
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Enjoy Having Enemies?

by | July 16, 2025 | Communication, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom | 0 Comments

Are you one of those people who always staunchly defends the stand you have taken – no matter what? No backing up and reexamining your thoughts and motives? You never attempt to peek around the proverbial corner and try to see the other side of an argument? You know...
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CoffeeTime Articles

Read through the articles from Andy & Renie Bowman that have been syndicated weekly in newspapers across the country as the CoffeeTime column. These articles use humor, wit and wisdom to share timely insight into realtionships, personal growth, parenting and faith.

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