This relief carving by Paul is located at a church in Bay Pines, Florida. The Good Shepherd, tending his sheep is a reminder of our loving Jesus who left His heavenly home to live among the wayward sheep of this world. Paul’s love for his Savior is evident in the detail. Jesus love for us is immeasurable.
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©
My life is filled with twists and turns, with bumps along the path.
A crooked road that’s filled with holes – reminders of God’s wrath.
The way becomes corrupted with thorns and tangled webs.
My feet are often stifled, my hope and spirit ebbs.
It seems as though I’ll never reach the end of that dark road.
I know my back is burdened down, with a very heavy load,
But there beyond my mind’s dark fears, lies light to lead the way.
My Lord and Savior, Jesus, Christ, is reaching out to say,
“Come follow me, my little lamb. I’ll lead you to your rest.
I’ll never let you fall again, no longer will I test,
Your journey has been difficult, but you’ve not been alone,
Come follow me, my servant, and let me take you home.”

WOW, that is beautiful!!!
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Thanks Don!
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Gorgeous. Carving and word-song, both are beautiful! God Bless!
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Thanks for those kind words❤️
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Wow! A Wood carver also. A skilful piece of work indeed.
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Paul had many gifts from God. A beautiful mind which was willing to share his love for his Creator.
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Now that’s truly amazing! What an incredible talent he had!
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Thanks Stacey. Looks like you got onto my site😊
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My goodness, your husband was a talented man!
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Yes he was. Showing some of his work this way has been healing for me😀
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Was he self taught?
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He went to the art institute of Chicago and Layton School of Art in Milwaukee but prior to that he was self taught❤️
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Beautiful!
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Wow! That relief carving is incredible! Thanks for sharing and for the devotional poem. Our Good Shepherd is the giver of all good gifts.
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