ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The sculpture of the cross of Christ, exhibits the pain and suffering that Jesus willingly gave for our benefit. He died so we may live.
Blood flows from a beaten, smitten corpse, hanging on an instrument of torture.
This One not taking life, but giving it through holy, precious blood.
That is righteousness, bought and paid for the ugliest and most sinister of us.
Complete payment for all.
The victory over death has been accomplished.
Refreshing,
Cleansing rain falls softly on an eager earth,
Thirsting for relief,
Longing for renewal and rebirth.
The tears of God bring respite for the dying soul,
He gave His only Son to fill a gaping hole,
The hole that widens every day,
When we forget to turn to Him and pray,
As branches dance and lightening fills the air,
I think of Him who takes away each care.
We see the need for God’s power to inspire us once again,
To cleanse our hearts and wash our dark souls in His refreshing rain.
When bruised and injured we do fall, before our Father’s throne
And look upon the lamb once slain for all sins to atone,
Our pain is nothing next to His, our wounds are all but naught.
The blood He shed, His torturous death, were all with insult fraught,
But still the Son of God went forth in dignity and strength,
He took our place and bore the cross until His dying breath,
Three days went by. He shunned the grave and rose to life again.
He did this so I too could claim a life in heaven with Him.
Sweet Jesus you have walked the road that I deserved to go.
You did this oh so willingly and You knew just what to do
So when I’m feeling battered and pulled in many ways,
Remind me of the walk you took and please accept the praise.
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Happy Easter!
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He is risen❤️
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This is beautiful, Mama K. Happy belated, Easter. We prayed for you all! I love you! HE IS RISEN! You and Paul never cease to amaze me with your gifts! God bless you! May our April, and each day forward, be blessed as we carry on. On days I don’t understand my purpose, or can keep up, what I know is that God has us! HE never changes!
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That is one of God’s greatest attributes. His consistency is something we can count on when all around us is in a constant state of flux. We are beginning the difficult task of coming to grips with another inevitable change – looking for senior housing so we don’t have to depend on family and friends for help with tasks we can no longer do. I dislike change so this is going to be hard for me. We are grateful that God stays the same through all of it. Love and prayers to you and your loving family💕💕
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Oh, Mama. I’m sorry, my sweet precious, Mama K. I understand, too. We had some difficult days and there will be decisions like this ahead. It was brought up to ME about my current living situation and needing help after treatments. It wears on my soul and mind. Jesus told me, through tears, to relinquish my fantasy of an “uncluttered” world to him, and HIS SPIRIT will guide me moment by moment. May HIS Spirit guide you and Paul, and your family, as you begin the difficult tasks of the inevitable changes coming your way. I understand about not liking change. I’ve been forced to change and move so many times. I try and keep in mind that my forever mansion will never change! That this is temporary! Which it IS–but yet, we all desire and need comfort. As I’m navigating new changes and more frequent appointments (and going to a school tomorrow, too!), please know you both are in my heart. You have my number and email–feel free to reach out ANYTIME. I can’t imagine how you feel. And I know your faith and love and dependence on our Lord Jesus. May HE guide, comfort, and provide everything you need. His timing is always so perfect. My heart is with you. Love and prayers to all of you. ❣️💗🙏💚
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