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YES, THE BANNER STILL WAVES!
An American flag had seen better days, It had become battered and worn by the weather for over almost two years. It was our own personal flag. Like our nation it faced a time of isolation for a long time. … Continue reading
FILLING AN EMPTY CANVAS
An empty canvas, white and pure, transforms before your eyes, Through brush strokes and through patience a painting does arise, Our lives are like that canvas, we start out fresh and new, We stumble down the path we take, we … Continue reading
Posted in Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher
Tagged Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, insp;iration, masterpiece
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ARE WE A CHRISTIAN NATION?
A few years back, our then president made a statement that enraged many. He said that America was no longer a Christian nation. Since I’m a Christian, I felt a little miffed by the thought that we were no longer … Continue reading
Posted in church, freedom, patriotism
Tagged 4th of July, independenc, Inspiration, separation of church and state
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LAND OF THE FREE
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan During this time … Continue reading
WE THE PEOPLE …
Three documents comprise the founding of our nation – The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The Declaration relates a list of differences between the United States and Great Britain and expresses the reasons for separation. … Continue reading
Posted in 4th of July, Uncategorized
Tagged Founding of America, Freedom, independence, we the people
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MY HEAD IS IN THE CLOUD(S)
I promised to be back and here I am again. Unfortunately, you can’t get rid of me unless something of great magnitude occurs – like the breakdown of a computer. Who knew? I’m sure there are many who didn’t miss … Continue reading
I’LL BE BACK
My computer is disabled for a couple days, but I shall return, whether you like it or not🥸🥸
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READY FOR A RAIN DANCE
“Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;Thy fate is the common fate of all,Into each life some rain must fall”― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow We, along with the many other states, have been experiencing … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Depression, FAITH, Inspiration, rain, weather
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RAISING CHILDREN CAN BE RISKY
I have vivid childhood memories. Some of them have been delected from my memory bank, but there are some that stand out more than others. There were the years living in a four story apartment building on the top floor. … Continue reading
Posted in parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged children, FAMILY, inspiration & encouragement, parenting
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THE ROCK OF MY SALVATION
The waters part, the seas prevail,The excess pours into streams of rushing refreshment,Tumbling over granite, forging a new path,We bathe in the cleanliness of it,All our darkness is washed away,In the sound of it, we hear God’s voice,The taste cools … Continue reading
THE BATTLE IS AT HAND
After kissing my husband good morning, he related that he woke up with the lyrics to “Onward Christian Soldiers,” running through his brain. I asked him if he’d checked the news recently and wondered if we were at war. We … Continue reading
WHERE LIES YOUR TREASURE?
Almost five years ago, we downsized our house of 24 years and an accumulation of over 50. We painstakingly waded through things that we considered eventual treasures and got rid of many of them. We moved into a renovated … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Uncategorized
Tagged antiques, growing old, inslpiration, purpose, treasure
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BESIDE STILL WATERS
You lead me to the waters still, you fill my soul and quench my thirst, You guide me through the paths unknown, you’re with me at my best and worst, In valleys green you watch my steps, and carry me … Continue reading
RETURNING TO NORMAL
We all seem to be eager to return to life as we once knew it. I can’t help wondering if we’re rushing too quickly back into it. Personally, I like alone time, yet part of me yearns to be with … Continue reading
WISDOM REVISITED
Have you ever looked at a word and it just doesn’t seem right? I did that this morning as I looked at the word, “WISDOM.” For some reason it looked weird. I’ve seen this word a billion times. I’ve written … Continue reading
MONDAY MINDSET
It’s Monday . . . again. The Mondays seem to come faster and faster as we trudge through our journey here on earth. As we age, time in general goes rapidly, unlike the days of our youth when it seemed … Continue reading
FEAR LESS
We were blessed with a gentle rain for the past day and night. It was a much needed refreshment for grass that has turned brown, trees and shrubs sapped by thirst and flowers that seem to be dying. With that … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, God's provision, refreshing rain
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I AM A PARADOX
PARADOX: noun a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. Here it is another birthday for me. At this stage of life, I feel blessed to have … Continue reading
TO THE DADS OF OUR GRANDCHILDREN
When our daughters chose the man each would spend the rest of their lives with, they brought with them a whole additional set of baggage, which includes another entire family. We’ve been blessed with two sons in law and they … Continue reading
