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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
Posted in Advent, angels, Bible, Hope for the hopeless, Jesus
Tagged Advent, angels, bondage, encouragement, FAITH, Freedom, Gabriel, God, Hope, Inspiration, Israel, Jesus, Mary, Peace, promises fulfilled, Religion, Slavery
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GOD CAME DOWN TO EARTH
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© He was just a little baby, but like no other one,He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son,People came from miles around unto this unknown place,Unlike all other kingly homes, … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Advent, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, promise, wisdom
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A NEW MONTH WITH ABOUNDING HOPE
The month of December is filled with so much of everything, we tend to forget what the season means and the hope that is built into it. In a little town, long ago, a child was born. He was no … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Jesus, Salvation
Tagged Advent, Christmas, FAITH, forgiveness, Inspiration, Jesus, promises, redeemer, redemption, Salvation, Sin, Son of God, wisdom
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SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP
Yesterday was my first day of Christmas shopping. I visited Hobby Lobby in hopes of finding some crafts I could make instead of investing in high buck gifts this year. I remembered how I used to make beautifully decorated ornaments … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, aging, America
Tagged Advent, AGING, Christmas, Christmas shopping, credit, encouragement, FAITH, gifts, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Love, money, Peace, reason for the season, spending, unconditional love, value, wisdom
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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
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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WHAT IS THE BEST GIFT?
This time of year often turns into a competition of buying the “best” gift or at least thinking we are. Many beautifully wrapped packages appear beneath the tree, with anticipation running high and hopes building. Unfortunately the focus of this … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, America, Christmas, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
Tagged Christmas, gifts, Inspiration, perfection, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
 I think the reason the story of Scrooge remains such a classic is because we can all relate to it. When the ghost takes him on his journey through time, we see a young boy growing up in the … Continue reading
BAH, HUMBUG
I can sympathize with this poor cat. Especially this year. We go through all the motions of dressing our houses with lights and decorations. We shop (this year online) until we drop. We plan limited gatherings with no more than … Continue reading
BORN FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS
When they arrived at the city of Bethlehem, it was time for the baby to be born. Anyone who has given birth knows that a baby usually arrives when it’s ready, not when we are. There wasn’t any place to … Continue reading
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