Author Archives: Jim Bouma
Summer Time, Family Time
Well, we’ve made it to summer. I know the calendar is a little slow on this one but, trust me, it’s summer! Just ask any 10 year old. For a lot of families, there may be some f...
Jim Bouma Jun 02, 2015
Who Are You Following?
I’m looking at that question in a different light recently, because I am now a part of both the Twitter universe as well as Instagram! As such, I have a gazillion people offered to me to follow....
Jim Bouma Nov 04, 2014
Lessons From A Horse
I’m an avid outdoorsman.
I love being out in the ‘garden’ God has given mankind. Although in a fallen state, it’s still spectacular, and my experiences have taught me ...
Jim Bouma Aug 05, 2014
Our Anniversary... Guess How Many Years
Boy, how time flies. My wife Sharon and I just celebrated our 33rd wedding anniversary. Actually, you could say our 66th anniversary. You see, when we got married, our pastor wrote the wrong date on t...
Jim Bouma Jun 17, 2014
Sound Off!
Sound Off! PRAISE 106.5 wants to hear from you! CLICK HERE to take a quick 24 question survey. It's our 'Spring tune-up' to make sure we're serving you as best we can. If you are a part of the Music A...
Jim Bouma May 06, 2014
Has Spring, Sprung?
Probably depends on who you ask. For some, the rise of the crocus or the budding of the rhododendron has signaled the much anticipated arrival of Spring. For others, the thermometer hasn’t reach...
Jim Bouma Mar 17, 2014
The Joy of the Lord
Well, Christmas and New Years are a thing of the past. I hope yours was as full of joy as mine was.
This season really got me thinking about the Joy of the Lord and how the Bible says it&rsqu...
Jim Bouma Jan 06, 2014
Another Bump In The Road of Life
Bumps in the road of life…we all have them. Isn’t it funny how we rarely see them coming at us even though we know they will sooner than later?!?
Last week I found out I ha...
Jim Bouma Oct 21, 2013
In A Room Full of 6-Year-Olds
Well, summer is over, kids are back in school, and until next June my wife and I are returning to this thing we call a “normal routine.” You see Sharon is a first grade teacher.
B...
Jim Bouma Sep 09, 2013
A Mother’s Love
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, a day set aside to say “Thanks!” for the bazillion things moms do for us. A one day celebration seems lacking considering all we should be thankful for! ...
Jim Bouma May 06, 2013