by ben | Sep 11, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Faith, Family, Marriage, Personal Growth, Wisdom
Jim sat down at his desk that morning only to be immediately summoned into his supervisor’s office. Where he was assured that while he had been doing good work, he was also told that due to the company’s economic struggles, he was part of the layoffs in one month....
by ben | Sep 4, 2024 | Faith, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Wisdom
“No Matter What” is the title of a popular song released in recent years. The lyrics talk about, “No matter whether we really try to please Him, or if we choose to throw a monstrous bomb into our life and the lives of those around us, He just loves us – no matter...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Aug 28, 2024 | Inspiration, Personal Growth, Wisdom
Wisdom from the lips of a wrinkled old worm. “Okay, listen up, ‘cuz I’m gonna tell ya’ perzactly what The World is like. Most of the time it looks real dark and kind’a dry ‘n crumbly feelin’. But when I tunnel straight up for a little ways, then I see a bunch’a green...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Aug 21, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Faith, Family, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
The six-year-old insisted he go with Mom to see Aunt Jeanie. Never having visited a rehab facility before, he was quite excited with the prospect of seeing ‘Aunt J’s new home.’ He had heard his mom talking on the phone about the room where his aunt played with balls...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Aug 14, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Personal Growth, Relationships
The funeral for Evan’s brother-in-law had concluded two hours ago. And now a small group of grieving family and friends were gathered in Evan and Shaylie’s home to share memories, laughter, tears, and encouragement. The front door opened again. Nothing unusual about...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Aug 7, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
You stepped out there and thoroughly blew it, and you knew it. All you could do was apologize. Knowing you were wrong you went ahead…you said “I’m sorry.” But the apology you have offered seems to fall way short of the mark. Somehow it just doesn’t have your intended...