ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER

In this watercolor painting by Paul, you can see the use of various sizes and shapes of brushes which he used to create lines, surfaces, contrast and rays of light. With very few colors he created different hues to bring magic to this painting. He loved doing lighthouses. They represent a refuge – a beacon in a dark time or space – a call to the lost. Paul knew that it wasn’t really magic. His brushes were guided by His Creator.

This particular painting shows the use of a liner brush to create definition throughout. The rocks upon which the lighthouse stands are roughed-out crags which have been shaped over the constant thrashing of the sea. Sweeping strokes define the wind and its power. The beams that pour from the light itself, seem dark but still convey the presence of straight lines leading the lost to the safety of land.

As we walk through this journey of life there are many ups and downs to face on a daily basis. We can be crushed by the waves that try to cover us, or we can reach out to God who provides preservation. We make decisions that seem right but need His guidance to make sure. We can succumb to the noise of this world. We can be overcome by the drowning sounds of death and destruction, but only our God can direct us to safety. When things become confusing – when we don’t know what to pray for” – when all seems lost and hopeless – we can count on the One who carries us through this pilgrimage. God wants us to be wise in our choices. Through His wisdom, we will. Through His Word, we will find the right words. Through His forgiveness, we will reach our final destination safely.

“You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them.” Psalm 89:9 ESV