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Free Holiday Fireworks

by | July 1, 2026 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Marriage, Relationships | 0 Comments

Fireworks at home on the fourth of July?  Almost a given in a large percentage of American homes on that day.  If you think that getting fireworks from your local roadside seller is just too expensive? Well, they are nothing compared to the real home-made variety -...
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“God Simply Doesn’t Care”

by | June 24, 2026 | Faith, Inspiration, Personal Growth | 0 Comments

This middle-aged female had a calm about her, even though her face was lined and shadowed. Past years of unmistakable bitterness and disillusionment were still etched into her face.  But yet, her green eyes shone with a love of life, and she carried herself with...
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Just What Exactly is a “Normal” Life?

by | June 17, 2026 | Inspiration, Personal Growth, Wisdom | 0 Comments

The longer I live, talking and being with people, the more I realize that there is no one-way-only-lifestyle that is completely normal.  For instance, my present lifestyle seems absolutely normal to me. But President Trump probably feels the same way about his...
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Location, Location, Location

by | June 10, 2026 | Cautionary Tale, Faith, Wisdom | 0 Comments

Think you have found your absolutely perfect dream home? Better make certain that amazing home you’ve found isn't situated near the local garbage dump. Even a 4500 square foot house, equipped with solid gold fixtures, with its own 18 hole golf course and a piano...
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An Adult’s Tipping Point

by | June 3, 2026 | Cautionary Tale, Personal Growth, Self-Care | 0 Comments

Four-year-old Jimmy stood motionless beneath the large bucket balanced above him.  A bucket that held a lot of cold water already, with water being added constantly from the never-ending stream feeding it. Shivering in anticipation, Jimmy watched as the water level...
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Throw it Behind You

by | May 27, 2026 | Inspiration, Personal Growth, Self-Care | 0 Comments

Lost terribly at the family game of cards? Tear up that score card and put it out of your mind. A silly little board game is not worth thinking about and ruining your day. But you know that. Or you should. Your fiancé lets you know that after thinking about your...
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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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