by Andy & Renie Bowman | Aug 5, 2021 | Faith, Marriage, Personal Growth
Life can be a lot like Gomer Pyles’ favorite saying – “Surprise, surprise, surprise!” When you are coasting along, never expecting the unusual, it happens. Just a week ago, on a quiet Saturday afternoon, Andy suddenly became nauseated, then Ellen the Elephant...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | May 14, 2021 | Marriage, Personal Growth, Relationships
Why is it so hard to put your spouse first, without expecting anything in return for your absolutely selfless kindness and generosity…sigh? (Yep, I have my tongue tucked way back in my cheek on that one.) I’m pretty sure you heard about the lady who told her husband...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Mar 18, 2021 | Marriage, Relationships
Andy was preparing his own lunch that day. Renie wasn’t feeling well, so he was on his own. He decided he would open up a can of soup, add a few crackers, and he’d be just fine. The rest of the story, according to him… “Put soup in bowl, heat in microwave. Add...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Jan 28, 2021 | Marriage, Parenting, Wisdom
A young couple was deeply involved in the timeless dance of married couples since the first union, and I am not referring to sex. This was the dance of war. Each had taken a rigid angry stance on opposite sides of their ballroom. In fact, the battle for this...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Jan 12, 2021 | Marriage, Personal Growth, Wisdom
It was an absolutely beautiful brisk fall morning, and Sam just couldn’t resist making his trek to the downtown bank on foot, normally done by car. Some exhilarating fresh air, and much-needed exercise, plus the chance to greet any friends who had the same idea of...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Oct 15, 2020 | Marriage, Personal Growth, Wisdom
If you have ever wanted to ask a couple how they have successfully stayed married for many decades, then this story is for you. In our column a few weeks ago, you read a story from Doug and Joan, who have been weathering the storms of life together for over 50 years....
We are Dr. Andy & Renie Bowman, authors of the nationally syndicated "CoffeeTime Column" and hosts of popular podcast "CoffeeTime with Andy & Renie Bowman". 