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The Ears and Memories of Baby Elephants

The Ears and Memories of Baby Elephants

by Renie Bowman | Apr 3, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Family, Parenting, Relationships, Wisdom

Back in the ancient days of Fred Flintstone and no cell phones, when he was a young dad and a wet-behind-the-ears pastor, Andy had a habit. No, not a habit like we refer to today. But he unconsciously used a certain phrase – constantly. “I’m sick and tired of…” was...
Why So Many “Thou Shalt Not”?

Why So Many “Thou Shalt Not”?

by Renie Bowman | Feb 21, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Faith, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Wisdom

Does it seem to you that God is always saying “No” or “Don’t do that” or “Thou shalt not?” If you think that, you are not alone. Many people feel the same way. Seems as if all He wants to do is stop them from enjoying life. And it also seems to them that if they do...
Mr. MVP or Mr. MIP

Mr. MVP or Mr. MIP

by Renie Bowman | Jan 17, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Faith, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships

Most Valuable Player. Depends upon the perspective and opinion of the person watching the game. Does he believe that it should be the player who scored the most points? Or is he of the opinion that the MVP can be a player who kept successfully setting up the offense...
Bad Memories Have a Long Shelf Life

Bad Memories Have a Long Shelf Life

by Renie Bowman | Jan 10, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

Have you ever had a bad day, when everything you touched just soured? Sure, we all have had those kinds of days, nothing new to any of us. And when you had one, didn’t you find that it was difficult to be a sweetheart to everyone around you? After all, living...
Mom’s Cantaloupey Boyfriend Test

Mom’s Cantaloupey Boyfriend Test

by Renie Bowman | Dec 6, 2023 | Communication, Faith, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Wisdom

Mom and her teen-age daughter were grocery shopping together, preparing for the family dinner on Friday night.  The family always enjoyed fresh fruits, so before paying out at the cash register, they stopped in the fruit and vegetable section of the store. Mom picked...
Dirt Swept Under the Rug is Still Dirt

Dirt Swept Under the Rug is Still Dirt

by Renie Bowman | Oct 18, 2023 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom

In our country there are entire families who will suffer through a severe issue that eventually severs family relationships for many years. Eventually, someone might tentatively extend an olive branch, and another will cautiously reach out to accept it. Filled with...
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