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BETTER THAN THE MAYO CLINIC
Read Luke 5:12-16 There is a lot said in the Bible about Leprosy. Today the disease is referred to as Hansen’s Disease and easily curable if caught soon enough. The laws concerning Leprosy are laid out in the book of Leviticus 13. The … Continue reading
CLOSE CALLS
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Like ships that pass upon the open waters, We sail through life effortlessly, or so it seems, Under the surface there are tangles and weeds that strangle, Above, prevailing winds determine the … Continue reading
GREEN SNOW WOULD BE NICE
Guess what? It’s snowing again. It’s the middle of March and St. Patrick’s Day and it’s snowing. Wouldn’t it be nice if God tinted the snow green today to honor St. Patty? Then it would look like grass at least. … Continue reading
MY IRISH EYES ARE FAILING
A stereotype is defined as an over-simplified or standardized conception of a culture, profession or group. How often do we categorize people? For example, everyone knows that cops and donuts go together – right? The Italian people are all members of the Mafia. … Continue reading
TWO HANDS – ONE HEART
ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You hold my hand my heart goes all a flutter. Each time in our lives that you continue this simple yet intimate gesture. I feel safe – loved – comforted by your … Continue reading
WHAT WAS YOUR WEEK LIKE?
Most everywhere you go these days, there are those with crabby faces who seem to bring everyone down with them. There are times when it’s almost better to stay home in isolation. However, I enjoy being with other people. I don’t … Continue reading
CAPERNAUM EXORCISM
RUINS OF THE SYNAGOGUE OF CAPERNAUM READ MARK 1:23-26 The synagogue shown above was built in the third century A.D. It was the most beautiful landmark in the area. It’s walls were made of pure white limestone and decorated with hand … Continue reading
BE WITH ME, LORD, JESUS
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Though fears assail and haunt me, my Jesus will be there, He knows my every weakness, He feels my every care, Through valleys dark He leads me, He’s always at my side, … Continue reading
I’M ONLY A MOTHER . . .
Several years ago, I played the part of Albert Peterson’s mother in the play “Bye, Bye, Birdie.” It was a dream role for me. I used my Jersey accent and every ounce of mother that was in me to portray … Continue reading
LIVING WATER
Read John 4:1-30 It had been a tiring day. Jesus was thirsty and as His disciples went to town to get food, he sat by the well. A woman from Samaria came to draw water. She was alone. Usually women … Continue reading
GETTING TO KNOW YOU
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I want to know you, Lord, I want to feel your arms around me, Comforting, Protecting, Loving me. I long for your presence in my life, Your Word connects me to you, … Continue reading
A WEDDING WORTH THE WAIT
Twelve months had passed. The young Hebrew couple was about to enter the final stage of the contract established a year ago on the day of their betrothal. Weddings at the time of Jesus would last sometimes for days. They were … Continue reading
FALLING DOWN
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There will be days when you feel completely broken down – Physically, emotionally, spiritually, When every ounce of strength has been sapped, When it seems you can no longer go on, … Continue reading
A BAND OF BROTHERS
Luke 6:12-16 “In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles: Simon, … Continue reading
QUIET CONTEMPLATION
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I had no gift to offer on the morning of His birth, my voice had no great songs to sing, The gifts I could give had no possible worth? My words were not worthy to … Continue reading
PETER, THE ROCK STAR
He was known as Simon, John’s son, but when Jesus met him for the first time, his name became Cephas (which means Peter.) Peter was the brother of Andrew, one of the first disciples chosen by Jesus. He must’ve wondered … Continue reading
MY ROCK AND MY SALVATION
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The waters part, the seas prevail, The excess pours into streams of rushing refreshment, Tumbling over granite, forging a new path, We bathe in the cleanliness of it, All our darkness is … Continue reading
WINTER WONDERLAND
This photo was snapped on our way to church this morning. We were on time, in spite of the time change and winter snow storm again last night. I’m beginning to believe I live in Narnia or that Dr. Zhivago … Continue reading
