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About atimetoshare.me

As I reach the end of my years, I find I have a lot of good information stored up in this old decrepit mind of mine. If I don't write it all down, it may vanish and no one will have the advantage of my thoughts. This is why this blog exists. I love the Lord, Jesus with all my heart and soul. I know I'm undeserving of all He's done for me, but I also know that His love is beyond my comprehension. I've always wanted to write. I never kept diaries, but tucked my thoughts in my head for future reference. I use them now in creating stories, plays, poetry and my blog. I continue to learn every day. I believe the compilation of our time spent with God will have huge affect on the way we live. I know I'm a sinner and I need a Savior. I have One through Jesus, Christ. My book, "Stages - a memoir," is about the seven stages of life from the perspective of a woman. It addresses all the things girls and women go through in life as they travel it with Jesus, and it is available on Amazon.com.

WINTER WARMTH . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Living in a house built in the late 1800s creates special attention when the temperatures dip into single digits. There are three sources of heat in this sweet little farmhouse. A … Continue reading

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WINTER’S MONOTONES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER With the coming of Christmas, we imagine brilliantly colored lights adorning a Christmas tree. We picture decorations in a variety of jewel tones and bright reds and greens. Those fabulous hues are … Continue reading

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THROUGH THE DARKNESS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Snow has become the norm in our area. Now we’re experiencing below zero temperatures. This part of winter is one that I don’t really prefer but living in the Midwest all my … Continue reading

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OUR GREATEST TREASURE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Here’s another painting of one of God’s amazing creatures. The hawk has been found to be one of the most intelligent birds. They have great strength in their wings. They are considered … Continue reading

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A REPRIEVE FOR A MOUSE . . .

This is my second rendition of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Maybe I should do a new one each year. I haven’t seen any mice running around the house so far this year. Even the trap has gone untouched. I … Continue reading

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OH, CHRISTMAS TREE . . .

The Christmas tree has taken on many different forms over the years. When I was a child, dad would wait until the day before Christmas to buy the last one on the lot to save a few bucks. As he … Continue reading

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AND A CHILD WILL LEAD THEM . . .

Original art & Poetry by Paul T. Boecher & Kathy Boecher© This pencil sketch was done in 2010 by Paul somewhere in the mountains. As I look at the detail in this drawing not only do I see Paul’s craftsmanship … Continue reading

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NOSTALGIC CHRISTMAS MOVIES . . .

You can tell how old I am by the images I’ve chosen for favorite old Christmas movies. The one thing most of these have in common is a central character who has issues. In “A Christmas Carol,” Scrooge is a … Continue reading

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WINTER’S GRASP . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Another winter storm has socked us in. Roads will be hard to travel. Schools will open late or not at all. Plans will be rearranged or cancelled. Christmas shopping will probably be … Continue reading

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FONDEST CHRISTMAS MEMORIES . . .

A wonderful memory from my childhood Christmases was the huge box that would arrive from my mom’s parents at that time of the year. I knew there would be something in that package just for me. I could hardly stand the anticipation. Each … Continue reading

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WINTER REMINDER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Paul’s painting displays the majesty of God’s creation. Today I’m using it as a reminder of why we need a Savior. The idea of sin causing people to go to hell … Continue reading

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EMPTY BRANCHES . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Seems like we can’t escape winter so far this year. Our neighborhood has been a winter wonderland for the last couple weeks. Each day begins with a light dusting upon cars … Continue reading

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PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In thinking about the King of Creation – Lord of Lords – the Almighty God – we don’t expect to hear of this holy birth to happen the way it did. The lowly … Continue reading

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ARE WE EVER READY?

We’re living in terrifying times.  Fear grasps our throats and we choke on it.  We’re slowly and cleverly being devoured by evil.  It’s a problem old as time. In my lifetime alone, I’ve experienced the fear of invasion from foreign … Continue reading

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FIRST LIGHT . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This colored pencil sketch is of a familiar sight for those who have traveled through Wyoming. Imagine what the first pioneers thought of this ominous looking butte popping up from the … Continue reading

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SILENCE OF WINTER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Over the meadow and through the woods to Bethany we go. Today my granddaughter will graduate from Bethany College in Mankato. The trip takes about an hour and a half, so we’ll … Continue reading

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WHAT’S THAT NOISE . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The Advent season is upon us. Our focus should be on the coming Messiah, but somehow the commercialization of this time of year kicks in and we might fall victim to some of the outside influences. … Continue reading

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BRANCH OF DAVID . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The watercolor sketch was painted several years ago, when Paul’s vision was still clear and bright. The colors were more brilliant in those days. As macular degeneration invaded those dark brown eyes, the colors … Continue reading

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IT ONLY TOOK 4000 YEARS . . .

ART & POERY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The pencil drawing today shows a peaceful scene – where evergreens are still green and mountains stand tall in the distance. The water has begun to freeze. Serenity, quiet, peace are things … Continue reading

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MARY’S CHRISTMAS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This year has flown swiftly by. With each day on the calendar, there comes a hope that cannot be denied. I’ve chosen this watercolor painting of Paul’s for today. It depicts a … Continue reading

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