by Renie Bowman | Jun 24, 2026 | Faith, Inspiration, Personal Growth
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...
by Renie Bowman | Jun 17, 2026 | Inspiration, Personal Growth, Wisdom
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...
by Renie Bowman | May 27, 2026 | Inspiration, Personal Growth, Self-Care
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...
by Renie Bowman | May 6, 2026 | Inspiration, Personal Growth, Relationships
You have natural abilities and inclinations. You love doing certain things. That’s normal and good. But what you love in life was never intended to be all that is important in your world. Family, friends, co-workers, church family, strangers, and even...
by Renie Bowman | Feb 18, 2026 | Faith, Inspiration
Old and slow-moving, nevertheless, Grace faithfully carried her blind rider on the snow-covered, lonely, and seemingly endless journey. There was no real visibility, due to the heavy clouds that hid the moon and stars. But even if the moon had been as bright as the...
by Renie Bowman | Jan 28, 2026 | Inspiration, Wisdom
Hopelessness. That terrible, hollow, empty sense that makes you believe there is absolutely nothing that can change your circumstance. Notice I wrote ‘believe.’ Not just ‘makes you feel.’ You may be someone who has already spent an endless amount of brain juice and...
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