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GOD IS KINDER . . .
When I think about God’s compassion and kindness I am overwhelmed. There is no amount of earthly affection that can come close to what He gives. The gift we give others through our kindness will encourage and inspire them. Often, … Continue reading
GOD IS STRONGER . . .
When we think of wings, we usually visualize the body part of some kind of bird, an angel or something we order as an appetizer. We don’t usually imagine great strength in those wings until we see a bird in … Continue reading
GOD IS BIGGER . . .
ORIGINAL POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Skies of grey, tempered by peeks at the sun, Intermittently drifting in and out, We know it’s coming, We’ve been prepared, Winter, like aging is the final season, We know it’s coming, We’re probably prepared, … Continue reading
WORRISOME, WEAK, WASTEFUL, WHINY WEDNESDAY – NO WAY!
Well, here it is another Hump Day. We’ve made it halfway through the work week with only two more days to go. How many humps can a camel possess anyway? I’ve seen some with two humps, but three or more might … Continue reading
TRUE GRIT . .
I come from a long line of strong women. My ancestors were what I would call, true pioneers. They trudged across country with horses and covered wagons to begin a new life. The women gathered buffalo chips to start campfires, … Continue reading
FEELING GRATEFUL . . .
I love the wisdom of Piglet. He always seems to know the right things to say. “Our hearts may be small, but they have the capacity to hold great amounts of gratitude.” Yesterday, the women of our church held a … Continue reading
OLD HOLIDAY TRADITIONS . . .
Holiday traditions come and go, but there seem to be some that hang on for a lifetime if not longer. With Thanksgiving just a short time off, food preparations are already being made or shopped for. We can almost envision … Continue reading
SATURDAY WORDS OF WISDOM
“THE OLD WISE ONE,” Colored pencil drawing by Paul T. Boecher ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The eyes are riveting, Piercing the space they inhabit, Thoughtfully, Mechanically, Driven by hunger, He surveys his domain, Do we take time … Continue reading
ROD AND REPROOF
Dr. Benjamin Spock was a bestselling author of the 1960s with his book on childrearing. My copy looked like a ransacked Bible after my first child reached her first birthday. His ideas were mind blowing to most grandparents. He suggested allowing a child to cry a … Continue reading
HAVE YOU MET JESUS?
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 Along with a change in the numbers of church going people today are the youngsters who … Continue reading
IS THERE A GOAT GENERATION?
The chart unfortunately doesn’t go back far enough, but most of those living today, will fit into one of these categories. Yesterday I posed a question and would still love to hear from you regarding the generation gap. The years … Continue reading
GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES . . .
I’m on a quest in search of opinions regarding generation gaps. My reason for this is that I’m involved in a program that is looking for ways to bridge the gap which exists between them. I know that when a … Continue reading
THE 11th HOUR, 11th DAY, 11th MONTH . . .
Over time, the thought of going to war has been argued, protested and many times been placed on a level of disagreement, yet without our military, where would we be? In the last year alone, our National Guard has been … Continue reading
END OF A PERFECT DAY . . .
Yesterday was a beautiful November day. The morning carried a bit of a chill in the air, but the sunshine made up for it. The Jewels of DeNial were invited to participate in a Veterans Day celebration. As many of … Continue reading
OPEN MOUTH, INSERT FOOT . . .
Apparently, putting a foot in our mouth isn’t anything new. We’ve just come off an intense political battle – one filled with promises and sometimes vicious words. What a relief to have all those ads deleted from our TV screens. … Continue reading
THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT
There was a news story a while back of a young girl with a disability who invited her classmates to her upcoming birthday and was rejected by every single one. Can you imagine her heartbreak and that of her loving parents? … Continue reading
HE LEADS ME ON
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
THE WORLD CONTINUES TO TURN . . .
“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded … Continue reading
WHAT WILL TODAY BRING?
We’ll be seeing a lot of maps, polls, numbers and colors on our TV screens today through the evening hours. After a while, it will be kind of a mish mosh of opinions, forecasts and optimism. For the most part, … Continue reading
TIME CHANGES EVERYTHING, OR DOES IT?
Have you ever looked at the eyes of an infant and wondered what they might be thinking. That tiny body has gone through the trauma of childbirth. He was intricately formed in his mom’s body, knit perfectly together by the … Continue reading
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