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START OF A NEW WEEK
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My eyes open to the first morning light. My mind fills with many thoughts, yet the chaos within is a driving force, Pulling me to give up before I even start. A … Continue reading
ENDLESS WINTER
ART & POETRY BY Kathy Boecher© Droplets blend together from remnants of ice and mountain snow, Trickling over rocky crevices, dancing together in a timeless waltz, Soon they meld into a cascade of raging energy as the dance becomes intense, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, Winter
Tagged AGING, Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, cabin fever, FAITH, Inspiration, life, seasons
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UP A TREE
He was the chief tax collector of Jericho. He was also a descendant of Abraham. His own people despised him because tax collectors were considered corrupt as well as traitors to their own people. Zacchaeus was also short – very … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus, Lent, miracles, repentance, Salvation
Tagged contrition, FAITH, forgiveness, Jesus, Lent, repentence
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CASTING STONES
It’s fun to spin stones across a vast expanse of water. The stone skips a few times and then sinks. Sometimes they have a soft, smooth exterior – other times they’re rough and may even cut through skin. Stones have been … Continue reading
Posted in judgment, Lent, repentance, sin
Tagged casting stones, FAITH, forgiveness, Jesus, Lent, repentence, Rock of Ages, Sin
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A TOUCH OF FAITH
“ Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment.” Matthew 9:22 Jesus spent the last three years of his young life, performing miracles, captivating audiences and achieving a following. He crossed … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Lent, perseverence, repentance
Tagged FAITH, forgiveness, God's healing, hpe, illness, Jesus, Lent, Overcoming the world, persistence, prejudices, reliance
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AS YOUNG AS YOU FEEL
Today is “As Young as You Feel” Day, according to the list of wacky holidays. I guess you could say that today I feel like I should’ve died a long time ago. The skies are grey. I have no great … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, change, Humor
Tagged AGING, changes, encouragement, Hope, humor, Inspiration, laughter, lifestyle
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POWER SURGE
At this time of year, something weird happens to human hair. Static electricity slithers its way into our frost laden prairie. No amount of hair spray or styling products can fully eliminate it. Hair simply does its own thing. The … Continue reading
Posted in Holy spirit, Lent
Tagged beacons, electricity, enerfgy, evangelism, God's domain, holy spirit, Lent, Power of God, this light of mine
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A MAN OF SORROWS
“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.” Isaiah 53:3 Why did God allow this to happen? … Continue reading
WHAT PRICE FOR ART?
I didn’t post yesterday, because we ventured out to church in the morning and then spent the rest of the day on a date together. Usually I post some of Paul’s art on Sundays along with some poetry of mine. … Continue reading
Posted in art by Paul T. Boecher, death, Inspiration, Salvation
Tagged art by Paul Boecher, FAITH, gifts, Heaven, legacy, salvationmarts, talents, value, work
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WHAT IS MY VALUE?
According to US Government statistics, the average monetary value of a human life is ten million dollars. If you factor in inflation, you can kick that up another million or two. How do “they” come up with this number? It … Continue reading
Posted in forgiveness, Jesus, Lent, Salvation, SELF ESTEEM
Tagged child of God, confidence, forgiveness, Jesus, Lent, payment for sin, purpose, self worth, value
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MY IRISH EYES ARE FAILING
I will be undergoing cataract surgery in the next few weeks. My eyes probably are about all that I can claim as Irish. The image attached to this post is not me, but those eyes are so nice and clear … Continue reading
Posted in America, God, judgment
Tagged bias, Christianity, ethnicity, judgement, nationalityt, prejudice, St. Patricks Day, stereotypes
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WHEN IRISH EYES ARE LAUGHING
This is a rerun from last year, but the jokes are timeless. Since I’m about a fifth Irish, I decided to post a few good Irish jokes for this special day. ‘I was going to give him a nasty look, … Continue reading
ANOTHER WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY!
The sun sprinkles a handful of fairy dust upon clinging icicles. Each one hangs on for dear life hoping that tomorrow the thermometer allows them to dwindle a bit, but in reality each day only adds to their girth. That … Continue reading
Posted in aging, inspiration., Winter
Tagged cabin fever, Depression, FAITH, God, promise, Winter
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RABBIT HOLES
In 2020, we were in the beginning throes of a worldwide pandemic. Things have changed since then. We’re more attuned to the necessary alterations to our lifestyles. We still wear masks in certain situations. We’re leery of government yet have … Continue reading
Posted in aging, pandemic, technology
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, communication, delression, FAITH, Fear, generations, germs, God's intervention, God's love, Grace, hopelessness, isolating, pandemic
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WHO AM I?
I love musical theatre. One of my favorites is “Les Misérables,” by Victor Hugo. Hugo lived in a time of great turmoil. The French Revolution was in its early development. People were living in poverty while their rulers partied the … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, redemption, Salvation, sin
Tagged circle of life, encouragement, eternity, God, guilt, Inspiration, Jesus, Lent, redemption, shame, sins forgiven
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ARE YOU A SAINT OR SINNER? YES!
There seems to be an interest in getting a bird’s eye view of other people making foolish mistakes or trying to be something they can’t possibly be. We see it in the weekly reality shows on television – movies- in … Continue reading
Posted in America, forgiveness, sin
Tagged America, current events, encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, God, Inspiration, Jesus, law & Gospel, Sin
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IT’S DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
I’m at the age where TIME is running out. I’ve gone through 160 TIME changes in my lifetime. I’ve gotten used to falling back and springing forward. I now have a lot of TIME on my hands, but no TIME … Continue reading
Posted in aging, daylight savings time, Humor
Tagged AGING, change, daylight savings time, encouagement, humor, Inspiration, time
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GOD’S MASTERPIECE
ART BY PAUL BOECHER – POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Wallowing in the quietness of God’s beautiful creation, Breathing in the scent of flowers and freshly mowed grass, Observing wispy cloud formations, trying to make something of them, Lost in the … Continue reading
SURE SIGNS OF SPRING
Winter simply wants to hang on this year. We’re blessed to have help shoveling our way out. It’s not a pretty sight seeing to octogenarians outside in below zero weather, trying to push snow around. In my part of the … Continue reading
SPRING, I KNOW YOU’RE OUT THERE . . .
ART & POETRY FROM KATHY BOECHER The snow is slowly melting now, soon green will take its place, Long nights of winter darkness pass, soon sun will kiss our face, Warm caress of springtime sunshine, drops of rain shall fall, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher
Tagged AGING, Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration
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