by Renie Bowman | Oct 28, 2021 | Family, Marriage, Personal Growth, Relationships
Our friend, David, is a rancher who has handled and sold thousands of cattle through the years. One particular part of the job of raising cattle is Roundup Time in the fall. All those animals have to gathered up so new babies can be branded, the unhealthy treated,...
by Renie Bowman | Sep 30, 2021 | Family, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Uncategorized, Wisdom
Ever got a case of the guilts for taking a few minutes to do absolutely nothing that contributes to your finances, your job, or your family – simply doing what you want because you like it? The Guilts is a pretty common reaction in our American culture that believes...
by 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 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 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 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...
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