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After many years of neglecting his family, a hard-working successful salesman finally took his wife on a date. Unfortunately, very...

Some years, and quite a few Coffeetime Columns ago, we wrote an article called Hellion Alert. It was about Andy recounting a true...

Every Easter there I would go, racing across the yard at my parents’ home. Trying to beat my little brother to all the brightly colored...

Ever had the opportunity to spend any time on the farm or simply drive through the country side? If so, you probably watched horses and...

Andy was preparing his own lunch that day. Renie wasn’t feeling well, so he was on his own. He decided he would open up a can of soup,...

The weather men warned us. Over and over. An extreme Arctic front was coming, bringing harshly cold temperatures and freezing...

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...

The little rural church always held its annual summer Bible School for kids. Each mid-morning, loud and boisterous honyocks were let...

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...

Familiar with it? The phrase, “Hey, I know a guy who can…,” usually said to you about the time you have thrown a plumbing wrench clear...

Mrs. Ava Average turned into the crowded parking lot of her local department store and finally found a parking space. After locking her...

A young couple was deeply involved in the timeless dance of married couples since the first union, and I am not referring to sex. This...

When Renie was a young teenager, she worshiped her older brother. Willing to do anything to get his attention, she would follow him...

Several years ago, Andy contracted an illness that landed him in the isolation unit of our local hospital for two weeks. Visitors had to...

It was an absolutely beautiful brisk fall morning, and Sam just couldn’t resist making his trek to the downtown bank on foot, normally...

Six-year-old Johnny longed for, prayed and dreamed about getting a pony for his birthday. In his eyes, he truly NEEDED a pony. Uncle Jim...

Accustomed to spending Christmas Day packed with beloved family, or close friends? Or a mixture of both, in a free-for-all party of fun...

Growing up on a small farm, Andy and his dad worked some long hours together. But sometimes they just relaxed, “sittin,’ spittin’ and...

The son was finishing a very successful senior year as quarterback for his high school’s football team. Recruiters from America’s top...

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...