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SONS OF THUNDER
READ LUKE 9:51-55 & MARK 3:17 John and his brother, James were disciples of John, the Baptist. They were fishermen, like many of the other apostles and the sons of Zebedee and Salome. They made their living fishing on the … Continue reading
GUARDIANS
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Two ancient trees stand as sentinels, In winter their skeletal branches reach to heaven. Entreating the God of creation, To cover their nakedness, With a blanket of protection from the elements. When spring … Continue reading
A HUMAN VESSEL
She was just a simple girl – nothing special – not without sin – like us, yet God chose her to be the vessel which would carry the Son of God for nine months in her womb and hold His … Continue reading
MAKE ‘EM LAUGH
“If by chance some day you’re not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I’ve said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose as your … Continue reading
FATHER OF LIES
READ MATTHEW 4:1-11 He was there in the Garden of Eden, slithering into human minds with deception and promises he had no right to make. He was there throughout Israel’s history, rearing his ugly head and hardening hearts against the … Continue reading
A NOBLE MAN’S SON
READ JOHN 4:46-54 When the rich man came to Jesus to have his sick son healed, we learn that Christ didn’t come to this world simply to save the poor, the destitute, the outcasts of society. He came to save all … Continue reading
THE COMPANY WE KEEP
READ LUKE 15:11-32 Jesus was a great story teller. His stories held His audience captive, because they could easily relate. His audience consisted of every day people like you and me. His critics were also among them. These fellows were on … Continue reading
DEEPLY GROUNDED
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A tangled mass of long spindly fingers, Reach out desperately, Hanging tightly to their base. Living within still waters, They long for life giving nourishment Even though tucked inside the pockets of liquid, They … Continue reading
I COULD WRITE A BOOK
As some of you know, I’ve been writing my first novel for some time now. I actually started it about seven years ago. Then life got in the way. We downsized and moved to a smaller home. About a year … Continue reading
THE NAYSAYERS
READ MATTHEW 23:1-15 The Pharisees came from a long line of religious tradition and strict adherence to the law of the God of Abraham. Jesus spent much of His youth in their temples filling His mind with the writings, the … Continue reading
INVITING TREES
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The world is filled with wondrous things, Things that capture our attention with their allure, Flashy things that entice and tempt us, To do things we normally wouldn’t do, There is so much … Continue reading
SHE ROSE AND SERVED HIM
READ MATTHEW 8:14-15 Jesus had chosen Peter to be His first disciple and obviously had a special connection with him. So much so, that He often ate with Peter and his family. Yes, Peter was a married man and still he … Continue reading
HE LEADETH ME
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As the morning light arises, on a pasture green sublime, Sun light kisses trees and branches, balancing the sands of time, Though through danger I will wander, snares are set at every turn, God is … Continue reading
LISTEN TO ME, LORD!!!
READ MARK 10:46-52 Blindness in Jesus’ lifetime was quite common. Actually blindness was a contagious disease carried by flies and the only way to avoid catching it was to stay away from those afflicted with it. The hot desert … Continue reading
COME CLOSER
Holding my breath in wild anticipation, I come to you prepared for the best, You reach out to me with loving arms, Your enfold me, You protect, You cover me, You fill me with love unending, Come closer, Let me … Continue reading
SPRING, SPRING, SPRING
“Every field wears a bonnet With some spring daisies on it, Even birds of a feather show their clothes off together. Sun’s gettin’ shinery, to spotlight the finery, Spring, Spring, Spring.“ FROM “SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS” I love musical … Continue reading
