Whaddya Mean – I Owe Money?

Whaddya Mean – I Owe Money?

by | Oct 30, 2020 | Parenting, Personal Growth, Wisdom

When Andy was an eleven-year-old boy, he and his eight-year-old brother decided they were old enough to buy some calves to raise. This meant feeding, watering and daily maintenance – freezing temperatures or blazing sun, all of it was still going to be their...
It’s Hot Back Here!

It’s Hot Back Here!

by | Oct 22, 2020 | Parenting, Personal Growth, Wisdom

Years ago, when we were a family of two young boys with their Mom and Dad, we traveled quite a bit. Either headed to a church where Andy was scheduled to speak, or leaving to come home. And rarely did we get all four doors closed or the motor started, before we heard...
Doug’s Dog-Dipping Days

Doug’s Dog-Dipping Days

by | 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....
Fooled By What You See

Fooled By What You See

by | Oct 8, 2020 | Faith, Personal Growth, Wisdom

Tom lived in Smallsville. Everybody knew each other, and they all knew each other’s routines and habits. Tom had grown up in that town, and all the citizens of Smallsville knew of Tom’s rough and reckless lifestyle since his teen years. But one day Tom finally...
Don’t Do That If It Hurts

Don’t Do That If It Hurts

by | Sep 25, 2020 | Marriage, Personal Growth, Wisdom

Several years ago, Andy developed a “hitch-in-his-get-along” as his Mom used to call it. Back when he was playing racquetball on a regular basis, while competing in a heated game he had run full speed into the concrete sidewall with his shoulder. Weeks later, the pain...