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 5, 2021 | Parenting, Personal Growth
Recently we had the opportunity to have lunch with a young newly married friend whom we haven’t seen in a few months. After the usual banter and light gossip about the lives of mutual friends, we asked about his life now that he had been a husband for a while. His...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Mar 3, 2021 | Personal Growth, Relationships
The little rural church always held its annual summer Bible School for kids. Each mid-morning, loud and boisterous honyocks were let outside for a few minutes for snacks and exercise. Balls were tossed around, and various games played until their exhausted teachers...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Feb 25, 2021 | Personal Growth, Wisdom
Andy stepped outside after the recent huge snow storm in our city to meet our postman halfway. Our street was too clogged with snow and ice for him to navigate safely, so our mailman had wisely parked his van at the end of the street. Then this valiant servant of our...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Feb 3, 2021 | Personal Growth, Wisdom
Mrs. Ava Average turned into the crowded parking lot of her local department store and finally found a parking space. After locking her car door, she headed rapidly toward the entrance, intent on finishing up quickly and beating the crowds back onto the congested...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Jan 21, 2021 | Personal Growth, Wisdom
When Renie was a young teenager, she worshiped her older brother. Willing to do anything to get his attention, she would follow him around endlessly, much to his irritation. The year he moved away after graduating high school left her impatiently waiting for his...