Lawless Start with this thought. What do you do with gut-wrenching, bone-crushing heartbreak? Now, transition to this (don’t worry, we’ll be back)… This weekend, Kia and I (re)watched the movie Lawless. Lawless holds a special place in my heart because it’s the story of my kin – the notorious Bondurant boys. Based on a true […]
25 years is a long time.
Remember this? A lot can change in 25 years. Look at this list of what happened in 1990: George H W Bush was wrapping up his presidency Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait (the 1st Gulf war) Saturn was launched as a new car company by GM (ending in 2010) The Simpsons first aired on Fox (now […]
Blind luck or Un-prayed Answers?
Blind Luck Recently Kia needed some sort of colorful plant or flower for her morning’s shoots as a background. While driving to her studio, she was pondering how she could get it (cheaply). It wasn’t a big deal, but she knew it would make a difference in her shoots. It would take them from good to […]
Best of the Best
Only the Best! I don’t often do this. In fact, I haven’t ever done it on this site, but I thought it time. Today, I am sharing with you the top posts over the last 3 months at AndyBondurant.com. These are the posts you’ve visited the most. You’ve come across them on Facebook, Twitter or […]
Neighbor: Everyone not just Anyone
Who is my neighbor? There is an intrinsic understanding in everyone to care for the people around us. It’s natural to help the people we’re close to, but it’s not normal to help someone we don’t know. It’s even more unusual to help someone we don’t like. So there is a question we all ask ourselves regularly, […]
Lead from need
The past is the past… But Jephthah said to them, “Aren’t you the ones who hated me and drove me from my father’s house? Why do you come to me now when you’re in trouble?” “Because we need you,” the elders replied. -Judges 11:7-8 Jephthah was from the wrong side of the tracks. Actually he […]
Joy and Pain. Sunshine and Rain.
It Takes Two If you’re the right age, you remember the rap duo Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock. They were close to a one hit wonder – that one hit being It Takes Two. There release was a hit, but even if you never heard their song, you probably heard the hook (whoo! yeah!) […]
the Light is coming!
The power of Light. Last Sunday, all around the world, people celebrated Palm Sunday. The celebration was a reminder of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We joined in the praises, shouts and cheers the people directed toward Jesus. You can’t imagine that day without a bright, sunny and cheerful setting. It’s the high point of Jesus’ ministry. He’s a […]
Caleb: Life after 40
Upsides and Downsides This year I turn 42. I’m still a few months away, but my age does occasionally cross my mind. Thankfully, we aren’t a gag gift type of family. When I turned 40, I didn’t suffer through the myriad of over-the-hill cards, t-shirts and trucker hats. I do know the reality of my age. […]
A Rolling Stone gathers no Shame
Declined. Tell me if you’ve been here. I’m standing at the check-out line, ready to pay. I swipe my card. My card is declined. Know that embarrassment? Thankfully, it’s been a while for me. I don’t plan on feeling it again. Financial Peace I was reminded of these experiences while prepping to teach Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. […]
