ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER

God created a paradise for mankind. Mankind doubted God. Today the world sits in darkness and that tree is no more. However. God also created mankind in His own image. He loves all people with an unconditional love that has no boundaries. The above painting was made by artist, Paul Boecher, but God gave him the talent to use for His glory. The following poem by me was written after seeing this painting. God also gave me a gift of sharing my love for Him through my poetry and words. Both Paul and I were seeded in God’s Word. The glory is all His. Paul is no longer here, but every time I find another painting of his, I am moved to write words to go with it. I pray that God will use me until I join Paul in heaven. We’re all capable of telling others about this wondrous God. We are equally linked to the body of Christ. Each part has a purpose in God’s plan of salvation. By using the gifts that He has endowed with us, we are giving back to Him. We’re honoring Him by doing so. Today, make it a point to tell someone how God has affected your daily walk. You can do so in many ways. Say a kind word, help someone with a simple task, walk an old lady across the street, stop to listen to someone’s problems and provide comfort. Any act of kindness is what we all need. Out of gratitude to God for all the blessings He provides, we are obligated to do so in thanksgiving and praise.

In the Garden of Eden You planted two trees, with fruit so divine and sweet.

One was given for eating, the other not so, but temptation would soon defeat.

Man had fallen from grandeur to deepest despair, He needed redemption within.

So you gave him the purest –  the sinless – the pure – to take on the burden of sin.

When we travel to heaven, we’ll see that sweet fruit, that grows on the Tree of Life.

It will heal and restore us and give us new life – from troubles and pain and strife.

He will take us and lead us to pastures of green and still waters will He provide.

We’ll at last be united and joined with Him there – as His perfectly treasured bride.