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LOVE CAME DOWN AT CHRISTMAS
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You came to a world filled with darkness and sin, You loved us devoutly without and within, Your love conquered all through a child meek and small, Dear, God, Your Son came and … Continue reading
IS THERE ROOM FOR ME?
A frail man, not more than thirty, huddles in the corner of a dank freight car to keep himself warm. He nibbles on the remnants of a discarded sandwich from the trash at the local burger shop. To him, it’s a Christmas … Continue reading
SING CHOIRS OF ANGELS
Can you imagine an entire army of angels, singing songs of praise to announce the birth of the Savior? Maybe if you did actually see such a miraculous sight, your friends and family might have you admitted for psychiatric evaluation. … Continue reading
THE STAGE IS SET
The stage was set. All the promises of old were being fulfilled by God. The Messiah was here! His mother cradled the tiny infant in her loving arms as stepdad, Joseph looked over her shoulder. Shepherds wondered at the sight … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, God's plans, God's promises
Tagged Adent, Christmas, cross, God's Love, God's plan, gospel, Jesus, mission work, peace on earth, Salvation
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GOD’S LOVE IS NOT SHROUDED
The feeding trough shown in the image may or may not be accurate. The strips of cloth that swaddled the Baby Jesus were probably not left in that manger either. Most of what we imagine about that first Christmas has … Continue reading
A LAMB WITHOUT DEFECT
For centuries before the Messiah’s birth, the perfect sacrifice presented before the God of Abraham was an innocent little lamb. This would be the payment brought before God to ransom mankind from the hold of sin, but it was a … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, angels, Christmas, Faith, Messiah, shepherd
Tagged Advent, angel of the Lord, Bethlehem Star, Christmas, FAITH, Jesus, Lamb of God, Messiah, shepherds
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A CHILD IS BORN
A new life emerges. Air fills His little lungs. He lets out a big scream. His mother swaddles Him in strips of cloth already prepared for this journey. She snuggles Him tightly and kisses his curly head. This child entered … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, angels, animals, anticipation, Children, Christmas, ENDURING LOVE
Tagged a child shall lead them, Advent, Christmas, FAITH, Jesus, Messiah, Salvation, Savior
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SHE TREASURED AND PONDERED THESE THINGS
They arrived in Bethlehem late that evening. Stars filled the sky like diamonds exploding across the expanse. Before entering the city, Mary noticed a flock of sheep in the fields. Many were sleeping, but the shepherds took turns watching them … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Bible, Children, Christmas, Jesus
Tagged Advent, Bethlehem, Christmas, FAITH, God's plan, God's promise, God's will, Mary & Joseph, parenting, Son of God
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A PROMISE-FILLED JOURNEY
The months leading up to this journey were filled with shame, humility, fear, doubt and at times confusion. Mary had been given news of her purpose in God’s plan of salvation. She accepted the task with wonder. Even though she … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, angels, Christmas, Jesus
Tagged ;purpose, Bethlehem, FAITH, God's plan of salvation, Mary & Joseph, Messiah, prophesy, Son of God
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WHY DO I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES?
The Advent and Christmas seasons are filled with miracles – unexpected, undeserved and often unbelievable. What are we to do with these amazing events? I happen to believe that miracles happen every day and if we look for them, we’re … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, miracles
Tagged Advent, Christmas, FAITH, God's Will, impossible, Jesus, miracles
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AN EMOTIONAL TIME OF YEAR
I didn’t realize there was really such a thing as a blue Christmas. Elvis touched hearts many years ago with a song about spending Christmas without the one he loved, but there actually is a day on the calendar set … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, depression, Jesus
Tagged Advent, Anxiety, Blue Christmas, Depression, FAITH, forgiveness, Hope, Jesus, Love, Peace
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WHAT A WONDERFUL NAME IS JESUS . . .
The name of Jesus is just one of His many signatures. However, this is the name that the angel told Mary to name her future son, who had not yet been conceived in her. Hers was an unnatural conception. She … Continue reading
A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY
I’m certain my parents never forgot the day when the news came over the radio that Pearl Harbor had been bombed by the Japanese. I am also convinced that the memory of 9/11 will live vividly in my mind until I … Continue reading
Posted in America, history, memories, war
Tagged America, God, healing, history, mistakes, Never forget, Pearl Harbor Day, wars
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MY MOM
My mother was a part of the Greatest Generation – those who held tightly to their spiritual beliefs, weren’t afraid to go to war to defend their country or to stay at home and work for the war effort – people … Continue reading
O TANNENBAUM
In the Garden of Eden You planted two trees, with fruit so divine and sweet. One was given for eating, the other not so, but temptation the soul did defeat. Man had fallen from grandeur to deepest despair, He needed redemption within. … Continue reading
GOD WITH US
GOD WITH US – POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER You came to a world filled with darkness and sin, You loved us devoutly without and within, Your love conquered all through a child meek and small, Dear, God, Your Son came, and … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, anticipation, God's promises, Jesus, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
Tagged Advent, encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, Jesus, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
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LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW – PART FOUR – A LIGHT IN THE WINDOW
This is the final episode of looking through a window. It seems rather fitting, as we are now in the season of Advent. Our focus should be on the fulfillment of God’s promise to all people, when He sent His … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Jesus, light, miracles
Tagged Advent, Christmas Eve, Eternal Life, God's Love, Jesus birth, miracles, Salvation
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LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW – PART THREE
When I started writing this series on November 13, I had full intention of continuing to part three on the 15th. That was the day I had already scheduled to have my king-sized, one centimeter kidney stone blasted from as … Continue reading
Posted in aging, inspiration., purpose, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, point of viw, positive attitude
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LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW – PART TWO
When we were living in our last house, I had created a monster of a garden on the face of a hill that sat in front of our house. Maneuvering across that hill to weed and pamper the perennials I’d … Continue reading
Posted in aging, reflections, truth
Tagged creativity., falsehoods, imagination, judgment, Looking out windows, Old movies, story lines, writing prompts
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LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW
My maternal grandparents owned a farm. The house was charming, but I often wondered how a family of ten could inhabit the space comfortably. It was a two-story home with no bathroom until much later on. I would often spend … Continue reading
