by Renie Bowman | Dec 2, 2021 | Marriage, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
A troubled couple went to see a marriage counselor. After many sessions with unsuccessful attempts to get the couple to view their problems in the same way, the counselor was feeling frustrated with their stonewalling. The day came when the unhappy wife simply blurted...
by Renie Bowman | Nov 4, 2021 | Family, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
Early in our marriage, we were both employed at a large feed, seed and fertilizer company. Its walk-in store was extremely busy from local traffic in the spring, due to the seed and garden plants it carried. Andy was a salesman on the floor, while Renie worked in the...
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 | Oct 21, 2021 | Family, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
It’s coming around again. The holiday that one person can dread like the pit of hell itself, but another family member anticipates and salivates for the previous three hundred and sixty-four days before it arrives. “Food, man! Lots and lots of good stuff!” From the...
by Renie Bowman | Oct 14, 2021 | Faith, Family, Parenting, Relationships
Most everyone want to see themselves as good at working, thinking, and being lovable. But, let’s face it. Some just seem born to have a greater ability to do these things. You’ve seen it. The naturally handsome, smart and talented football quarterback. Or the lady who...
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...
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