by Andy & Renie Bowman | May 8, 2024 | Faith, Family, Inspiration, Parenting, Relationships, Uncategorized, Wisdom
One of Andy’s fondest memories is early morning coffee with his mom. Coming in from doing farm chores he would find her pouring for both of them. Then when he went off to college, he would return on the weekends and continue their habit of having coffee together...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | May 1, 2024 | Faith, Family, Parenting, Relationships, Wisdom
Hmmm…evidently an often-thought-about and frequently asked question. Along with many other thought-provoking ones, like: If a baby dies, does that infant go to heaven automatically? And will that child be that age for eternity? Others have questions such as; Will we...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Apr 24, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Faith, Personal Growth, Wisdom
Do they bother you? Do walls and fences cause claustrophobia in you? How about locked doors and gates? Do they bring about a fierce need to find the key and escape? The obvious answer for most of us is, “Well, it depends. Am I trapped inside those barriers, or...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Apr 17, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Personal Growth, Self-Care, Wisdom
If you work and work hard, you will understand this topic. Exhaustion. Too much constant physical or mental work, with no relaxation for your body and brain can bring on serious exhaustion. And that kind of tired, with no time for recuperating, is dangerous for you....
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Apr 10, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Faith, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Self-Care, Wisdom
Yes, you failed. It ended badly for you. Bankruptcy, nervous breakdown, divorce, the loss of any relationship with your kids, or maybe a physical adventure that went sideways and ended in you getting to know the fine folks of your local hospital. Endless possibilities...
by Andy & Renie Bowman | Apr 3, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Family, Parenting, Relationships, Wisdom
Back in the ancient days of Fred Flintstone and no cell phones, when he was a young dad and a wet-behind-the-ears pastor, Andy had a habit. No, not a habit like we refer to today. But he unconsciously used a certain phrase – constantly. “I’m sick and tired of…” was...