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LOOK BEYOND THE MASK
Churchill realized that both success and failure are not important. It’s how we deal with those things with courage. So often, we don’t know what’s going on in someone’s mind. I strongly believe part of the problem is the isolation … Continue reading
INTERIOR TURMOIL
Depression and suicide seem to go hand in hand. Sometimes getting to the bottom of a problem requires letting go of it. Sometimes we need to share our thoughts with others. Sometimes we have to look for the signs and … Continue reading
BUILT ON SOLID GROUND
ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© An edifice of solid rock, kissed by the waves below, A fortress carved by God’s own hand, His power He does show, Yet within that stone embankment, a quiet peace does live, A … Continue reading
CRUSHED
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It begins as cold, hardened, ice, Glistening in the crevices of mountain glaciers, Slowly the heat of the sun brings relief, It melts under the warmth of it, Becoming free from the … Continue reading
HANG IN THERE!
We all experience persecution in some way or another, especially if we’re Christians. We’re often called upon to defend our beliefs to those who haven’t experienced the joy and hope which God’s truth provides. We squirm and take any negative comment to … Continue reading
EVEN ON THE DARKEST DAY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A life once filled with loneliness, a heart that seemed like stone, Has turned to Christ and all at once, that life is not alone, To walk without the Son of God … Continue reading
AM I A DOUBTING THOMAS?
I have a confession to make. There are times when my faith is overtaken by doubt. I know that kind of thinking shouldn’t come out of the mouth of a staunch Christian. The truth is, doubt has been a weakness … Continue reading
TWO TREES
Revelation 22:14 – Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In the … Continue reading
INNER BEAUTY
The world is obsessed with beauty. Billions of dollars are spent each day on makeup, youth restoring creams, cosmetic surgery, diet plans, working out, botox and cool sculpting. They pump fluids into their wrinkles and suck fat out of unwanted … Continue reading
SUNDAY BLESSINGS
Sunday is noted as the first day of the week on our calendars. It’s also the last day of the weekend. To most Christians, it is a day of worship and rest. My oldest grandson even used that as an … Continue reading
REFRESHMENT
ORIGINAL 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 … Continue reading
WOO HOO, IT’S SATURDAY!
Well, you’ve made it through another week. You may not have accomplished everything on your plate, but you came through reasonably unscathed. Now it’s time for some rest and relaxation, but before that, take a moment to thank God … Continue reading
THIS OLD HOUSE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A solid base with bones still strong. A place where love and peace belong, A fortress from the outside noise. A buttress which retains our joys, The inner walls are cracked and dry. Like … Continue reading
JULIE’S FRIDAY FUNNY
Good advice for Autumn when she visits this weekend.
THE OLD ROUND BARN
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Watercolor sketch painted plein air. The old round barn has been the site of many of Paul’s paintings recently. It used to serve its purpose as a working farm, but today it sits … Continue reading
TODAY IS MAY 31ST
With the end of May, comes the end of school; a short reprieve for teachers and students; time for parents to find things to occupy their kids for the next three months; the beginning of summer fun. Most teachers will … Continue reading
VITALITY
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Yesterday, my husband completed teaching an acrylic arts program for those aged 55 and older. The class consisted of ten students – some seasoned artists and others who were fairly new to … Continue reading
SOME CALL HIM A GENIUS
Portrait of Olga Picasso – 1924 – She was Picasso’s first wife, married on July 12, 1918. She met the artist at the theatre in which she was performing with the ballet. Picasso designed the set and costumes. She bore … Continue reading
I’M HAVING A BAD DAY!
We all have bad days – well, maybe there are a few hours that aren’t so good – perhaps it was a few minutes that didn’t sit well with you and you considered the whole day a bomb. When it … Continue reading
