Category Archives: Advent
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Final exams are done. It’s time for a well-deserved Christmas break for students and teachers. The excitement for the big day is growing. People scurry about looking for the perfect Christmas gifts and carols are filling churches across the country. Christmas … Continue reading
A NAME DECLARED BY GOD
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, Sweet Jesus, Your Son came and died … Continue reading
A CHILD IS BORN
An amazing thing happens after the birth of a child. All the pain you endured is replaced with joy and anticipation for the new life you hold in your arms. You check to see if all the little fingers and … Continue reading
DO WE MATTER?
In these days leading up to Christmas, there are many out there suffering greatly with depression. All the hub-bub of the holidays can often add to that. The world is so focused on not offending others, that we might think that our … Continue reading
OH TANNEBAUM
The beauty of a freshly cut Christmas tree has been a tradition for many years. During the Victorian Era, candles were woven into the branches to be lit on Christmas Eve. Families would dance around the decorated arbor, singing festive songs. There … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS PRESENT 3 – IGNORANCE & WANT
“The Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens seems to resonate from generation to generation. It is filled with ghosts, memories, poverty, illness, ignorance and want. Dickens was speaking from experience as he wrote this story of a stingy old man named Ebenezer … Continue reading
TO MARY FROM JESUS . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© THIS POEM WAS FIRST POSTED IN 2018. THE PAINTING IS ONE OF MINE DONE PLEIN AIRE SEVERAL YEARS AGO. IT WAS DONE IN STILLWATER, MN. BETHELEHEM WAS THE LITTLE TOWN OF JESUS’ BIRTH. EVERY ROOM WAS FILLED WITH … Continue reading
THE LITTLE SHEPHERD BOY
A SHORT STORY BY KATHY BOECHER It was an amazing night of wonder and miracles. The little shepherd boy hugged the little lamb in his arms as he looked at the tiny baby in a manger. How could it be? … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS PRESENT PART TWO – DREAMS
This week is all about Christmas. It’s a time of gifts and love – special decorations – beautiful light displays – shopping for the perfect gift – sharing – dreams. Children are dreaming of a special gift they’re hoping for. Teens dream about … Continue reading
EMMANUEL – GOD WITH US . . .
“GOD WITH US” By Kathy Boecher The world in pain and trouble lay, temptation all around, But in a lowly feeding trough. a Savior could be found, Born of a virgin, meek and mild and God’s own precious Son, He … Continue reading
I CAN’T WAIT . . .
This time of year brings all kinds of expectation and anticipation. As we age, our ability to be patient has just about worn out completely and sitting in a waiting room can be as tough as waiting for something exciting or … Continue reading
NO ROOM FOR JESUS?
The innkeeper is never mentioned in the Bible, but we can assume there was one since Luke says there was no room at the inn. If this were a theatrical production, we’d call on a minor character to add some dramatic … Continue reading
I DON’T WANT TO BE A SHEEP
I’ve had the opportunity to direct several Christmas pageants over the years and one thing is for sure. No one wants to be a sheep. Sheep are stubborn – they stray from the flock and get in trouble – they … Continue reading
WHEN PEACE CAME TO EARTH . . .
Today is the second Sunday in Advent. Another candle is lit on the Advent wreath. A sermon about repentance and forgiveness is spoken with passages from the Bible referring to the forerunner of Christ, John the Baptist. This was the … Continue reading
IN SEARCH OF THE LIGHT
Christmas lights are everywhere. In fact, they started to market them way back in August as the end of summer triggered the start of the holiday season. The call for making a buck can be annoying, but Christmas is something … Continue reading
JUST A TINY BABY BOY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This sculpture, done by Paul Boecher, is reminiscent of the Madonna & Child. Though the wood has cracked in places, the story within the carving is an example of how we come … Continue reading
JOSEPH, A MAN OF FAITH & HONOR
Nazareth was an insignificant small-town set in the hill country just a few miles from the Sea of Galilee. It had a population of about 400 people who were mostly Jewish in heritage. Everyone knew everyone else. Any news would … Continue reading
ANGELS AMONG US . . .
This time of year is filled with lights of all kinds – festive events – beautiful choral music – gifts – anticipation – excitement – stories – and angels. The Bible talks about angels being present from the beginning of … Continue reading
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