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SHE TOUCHED HIS HEM
Read Mark 5:25-34 For twelve years she ‘d carried the burden of her disease. Not only was she wasting away because of the loss of blood she shed each day, but her finances were being eaten away as well. She … Continue reading
A LIONESS IN WINTER
“What freezings I have felt, what dark days seen, What old December’s bareness everywhere!” William Shakespeare This morning I realized what my poor dog has been going through. As I took him outside for his morning ritual, he began … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PUT ALLELUIA AWAY FOR A WHILE
Last Sunday, during the children’s message, our pastor invited them to each take a piece of paper upon which was written the word ‘ALLELUIA.” They were instructed to hold on to them until the end of the service when they … Continue reading
I FEEL LIKE CINDERELLA!
Every young girl dreams of someday finding her Prince Charming – of being magically transformed into a vision of loveliness – of finding true love and living happily ever after. On our wedding day, we feel like a princess, dressed … Continue reading
WOULD YOU HIRE HIM?
He wasn’t your usual preacher. This man had taken a vow at the beginning of his life, to serve God. He would separate himself from society – not indulge in things of the world – live alone as a hermit for … Continue reading
