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DELIVERY DAY . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Your tiny, dimpled hands reaching up to your mother’s breast – Your soft, fuzzy head nestling closer to her. How did you sleep on that first night of your birth? You were helpless – in a … Continue reading
JUST A TINY BABY BOY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER He was just a little baby boy, but like no other one.He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son.People came to see the King and found Him … Continue reading
LIFE & DEATH MIRACLES . . .
Anyone sitting at the bedside of their child gazing at the perfection of that new life, will tell you it’s a miracle – a gift from God. When a parent spends the last few days of their child’s life in a hospital … Continue reading
ANGELIC MIRACLES . . .
We hear a lot about angels at this time of year. We don’t have the benefit of actually seeing them, but I can attest to the fact that they exist. There have been so many angels that came to our … Continue reading
WONDROUS MIRACLES. . .
It was the Christmas of 2019. Our children from South Carolina were coming to home to share in this wonderful holiday with us. All the decorations were in place. Our little tree was filled with ornaments we’d collected over the … Continue reading
UNDESERVED MIRACLES . . .
In Bible times, miracles were nothing new. The entire story of creation was nothing short of a miracle from God. Moses led the children of Israel out of bondage by the strength of God’s miraculous deeds. Jesus showed His divine … Continue reading
UNEXPLAINED MIRACLES
It was a bleak December. Snow covered the ground, but had been soiled by the salt on the road. The skies held ominous clouds. Another storm was on the horizon. In my heart, December had always been a time of … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS OVERLOAD . . .
This time of the year is packed with a complete bag of mixed emotions. We can be up one minute and down the next. In all the rush and anticipation, we find ourselves with not enough time, money or ability … Continue reading
GLITZ, GLITTER AND BLING . . .
It’s that most wonderful time of the year. At least that’s what the song says. Store windows are filled with sparkles, lights and glitter galore. The tree stands in the center of your living room, filled with more lights and … Continue reading
CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MOVIES . . .
Though “A Christmas Story,” was written as a screenplay based on a series of monologues by Jean Shepherd a radio commentator for many years, it has taken the place of many of the old Christmas movies, like “White Christmas,” and … Continue reading
A BIRTHDAY LIKE NO OTHER . . .
Birthday celebrations for little ones are always special. A new life brings hope for the future, a fancy cake and lots of friends gathered to celebrate. Jesus’ birthday didn’t consist of those things. He was born at a time when … Continue reading
I WANNA BE MARY OR THE ANGEL OF THE LORD . . .
Many years ago, I had the opportunity to direct the Best Christmas Pageant Ever. It is based on the book by Barbara Robinson that most of us have read or at least seen performed. The tale relates the story of … Continue reading
IS IT A WONDERFUL LIFE?
One of my favorite traditions for the holiday season is to sit back with a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” It’s a story of the impact each of us has on the world as we … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM . . .
Memories of my maternal grandparent’s farm in Wisconsin, brings back all kinds of special thoughts for me. Christmas was not only an event, a celebration or time of wonder, but there were so many connections to that first Christmas so … Continue reading
THE FORERUNNER OF A KING . . .
An empty cradle sat in a hidden corner, collecting dust and cobwebs. It had gone unnoticed for several years. Early in their marriage, the couple had longed for a child. They waited and prayed, but it was not to be. … Continue reading
THE DAYSPRING FROM ON HIGH . . .
“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, because of the … Continue reading
BEST LAID PLANS . . .
The children are bundled in their warmest clothes. Mom has filled the thermos with hot chocolate. Dad has warmed up the car and it’s off to the tree farm. When they arrive, everyone sprints out in wild anticipation. All of … Continue reading
I JUST CAN’T WAIT . . .
There’s nothing like a road trip to make the best of family or friends into the exact opposite by the time the journey is over. I recall many of our family road trips. Most of the early years of our … Continue reading
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