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WHISPERING WINDS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© April is a mix of every kind of weather. It may start out with some snow. It slowly progresses to warmer temperatures, but not without a fight. Rain comes to nourish the … Continue reading
FICKLE OR FAITHFUL FRIDAY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Fridays can give us feelings of finality. The work week has finished. It can fill us with freedom to spread our feathers and fly. It can further foster fun and frolicking for … Continue reading
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A HERO?
What does it take to be a hero? First you have to be willing to put your own life at risk for the benefit of someone else. That could mean running into a burning building to save someone or steering an … Continue reading
BOTH ENDS OF THE SPECTRUM . . .
For almost six months of the first year of my first great grandson’s life, I was able to care for him while his mom worked to finish her college degree. The time was spent mostly cuddling with a newborn, changing … Continue reading
WANDERING . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Guess I have aging on my mind today. Here’s a poem from my collection, called “Wandering.” The watercolor painting shows a wilderness of sorts. Even though it’s desolate, it is filled with … Continue reading
GOOD GRIEF . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This intricate watercolor was painted by Paul shortly after winter left and what remained was the start of new life. As we travel this world there will be ups and downs. Situations … Continue reading
DIVERSION . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting is pretty much of a diversion from what you see from Paul’s paintbrush. We’re accustomed to landscapes and beautiful vistas. This one is out of his realm, but don’t we … Continue reading
NEW LIFE INSURANCE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER God looks at me and all He seesIs Jesus, His dear Son,He paid the price, He rescued me,The victory He has won. The ugliness of all my sin,Was bathed in His pure … Continue reading
I MISS HIM SO . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It’s been almost a year since we celebrated Paul’s life here on earth. It was a day much like today, with the sun shining brightly. The church fellowship hall was filled with … Continue reading
THE SKY IS FALLING . . .
So, today is National Chicken Little Awareness Day. How will you celebrate? If we were to focus too much on the events in the news, it wouldn’t take long for any of us to need treatment for depression. Our world … Continue reading
THE EGGS AND I . . .
This year I brought my hand painted Easter eggs to the church breakfast. I believe the price of eggs last year was like $7. a dozen. They would’ve been considered golden eggs. My watercolor paint box was open, so I … Continue reading
APPLYING EASTER TO EVERY DAY . . .
The beautiful music still resonates in my mind. The pews will not be as full at least until Christmas, but still the good news of salvation has reached the ears of many. The flowers slowly droop and wilt and are eventually … Continue reading
BASKING IN THE AFTERGLOW . . .
It was time to return home to Emmaus. The walk would take them less than a day. It was about ten miles from Jerusalem, so the trek would give them time to talk about the events of the last few … Continue reading
THANK YOU, JESUS, FOR ETERNAL LIFE . . .
His mission on earth is accomplished. He has conquered death and removed sin and guilt. His precious blood was the payment. He lives within our hearts and is with us forever through His Holy Spirit.. He will come again to … Continue reading
HE IS RISEN INDEED . . .
Sun kissed treetops show the glory of our heavenly Father. They also demonstrate the resurrection of His Son, Jesus as life returned to His risen, perfect body. The movement in the sky is the whisper of the Holy Spirit as … Continue reading
GOD WITH US . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© He was just a little baby, but like no other one,He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son,People came from miles around unto this unknown place,Unlike all other kingly homes, … Continue reading
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE . . .
CROSS OF GLORY
The cross in this photo is a prototype for a commission Paul was called on to sculpt many years ago. It’s an empty cross, but the darkened shadows depict Jesus’ blood – shed for the redemption of all mankind. The … Continue reading
WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT IT?
There doesn’t seem to be anything good about Good Friday. Streets lined with an angry mob demanding the death of three men. Two deserved to die, the other didn’t. Hidden in that crowd were a few of Jesus’ followers, anguishing over … Continue reading
BE WITH ME, LORD, JESUS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul’s painting shows a beautiful piece of nature. A quiet place for contemplation and prayer. Jesus chose such a spot to pray on the night before His death. These last few days … Continue reading
