Category Archives: 9/11
POST 9/11
The mermaid in the photos was sculpted during the year 2001 by my husband Paul Boecher. It is mounted on a bar at the Newsroom Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. The bar is shaped like an old pirate ship and the … Continue reading
TWO SIDES TO HUMANITY
Today is a day of remembrance of a horrific act by terrorists on the United States some twenty years ago. When we remember this day, it’s almost always filled with images of the twin towers on fire – people jumping … Continue reading
WASHED FROM OUR MINDS
Hidden in the ashes, trampled by the steel,Lay the sons and daughters of that day,In the years that follow, our hearts may never heal,We mourn their loss – We try to deal – We turn to God and pray. Freedom … Continue reading
WHAT ARE YOU WORTH?
When we grow old, some of our self-worth diminishes right along with our ability to get up each day. Somewhere during middle age we become so busy taking care of our family and building a life, we tend to forget … Continue reading
SOMEDAY THESE WILL BE THE GOOD OLD DAYS
I remember hearing stories about the good old days when I was a child. My grandmother would talk about riding a horse and buggy to town every Sunday for church and spending the rest of the day with relatives. There … Continue reading
A CITY IN ASHES
Our granddaughter was not yet born. The grandsons were little boys, now young men, unaware of the tragedy that struck. I remember pouring a cup of coffee and preparing to sit down and watch the news when it happened. In the … Continue reading
WHAT REMAINS?
Within the last few weeks our country has been devastated with deadly hurricanes, flooding and fires. All these natural disasters could make the average guy wonder what God is trying to tell us – if there is a God and … Continue reading
I SURVIVED VBS
Our new church only has VBS for one day, but the day is jam packed with outdoor activities, crafts, lots and lots of music, sweet little ones, art, games and time to spread the Gospel. As for the leaders, it … Continue reading
HAVE WE CHANGED SINCE 9/11?
It was like any other day. Crisp fall air cut through the endless humidity of a long hot summer. It was a day that would change lives, wound hearts and awaken patriotism. Church doors opened as thousands went to pray for those afflicted … Continue reading
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