by Renie Bowman | Jun 17, 2021 | Family, Parenting, Relationships
True story. Probably countless times thru the span of history. A young lady graduated high school and was bound for the college of her choice. Scholarships and loans were in place. Her Mom and Dad had done their best to prepare her for this huge step – living...
by Renie Bowman | Jun 10, 2021 | Faith, Family, Personal Growth, Relationships
You’ve heard it…the one about the little girl who was wakened by the lightning and thunder that lit up her bedroom and made the walls shake. Trembling with fear, she shrieked for her Daddy who came running. As Daddy held her and soothed her fears, he assured her,...
by 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 Renie Bowman | Apr 29, 2021 | Parenting, Relationships, Wisdom
Our family traveled a lot years ago, singing on Sunday morning in churches in another states. Back in those days, when you attended church you were expected to dress more formally than is accepted today. Therefore this entailed having to pack suits, ties, and dresses,...
by Renie Bowman | Apr 23, 2021 | Faith, Relationships, Wisdom
Ever been caught in a situation where your say-so doesn’t carry enough weight to make a difference? When you totally disagree with the decision, but there isn’t much you can do to change what’s coming? I can hear the resounding ‘Oh Yeah!’ from every reader. So, what...
by Renie Bowman | Apr 16, 2021 | Family, Relationships, Wisdom
After many years of neglecting his family, a hard-working successful salesman finally took his wife on a date. Unfortunately, very conscious of the time he was ‘wasting’, he frequently checked his watch. Fed up with his inattentiveness, she finally confronted him over...