Category Archives: aging
SATURDAY SERENITY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Chaos, turbulence, indecisiveness Stilled with One calming voice. Turning rolling seas into calm glass, Raising life from the frozen ground. One voice calls, and all creation listens. His voice is in the … Continue reading
FRIDAY FUNNIES FOR OLD FOGIES
Fridays are for fun, so here are a few funnies for those of us who have turned the corner – so to speak. It’s also National Junk Food Day, so get yourself a greasy hamburger, some fries and anything over … Continue reading
GENDER BLENDER
I’m certain to get a reaction from my post today. It is not my intention to judge. I am a sinner, just like everyone else on this planet. Everyone I know, knows I believe in God. I trust everything in … Continue reading
GOD SHATTERS THE DARKNESS
The opaque murkiness of an impenetrable sky surrounds you. Your mind swirls with empty thoughts. You feel alone, lost, unapproachable, frightened. There is nothing but darkness. There is the apprehension of mystery when you’re in complete blackness – a somberness that encumbers … Continue reading
FALL IN LOVE WITH JESUS
We daily walk through the wilderness of life. We are tested at every turn – surrounded by danger and fear – Swallowed up by loneliness – devoured by doubt. We are on a pilgrimage towards our final destination. Days are … Continue reading
THE PAST OR NOW?
I wonder what it was like to live in the 1800s. The ideas and inventions of that time were countless and changed the way Americans lived until the dawn of the current age of technology. It’s fun to think of how things might … Continue reading
WHAT IS YOUR POWER SOURCE?
The world has had electricity for some time now. Soon we’ll be plugging everything in, including our cars, our bodies, technology and artificial intelligence. Power comes from somewhere. Many things are used to create it – things like oil, coal … Continue reading
WHAT IS THAT ONE THING?
When days seem endless – when the world seems to come tumbling down upon you – when you think you can go no further – when tears overtake you – when prayers seem to go unanswered – when death seems … Continue reading
OUR WEEK IN REVIEW – LOOKING BACK & FORWARD
I’ve decided to keep track of some of the lessons we’re learning as we enter this challenging part of our life’s journey together. Some of you may get tired of hearing our story. Some may learn along with us. Some … Continue reading
WHERE THE GREEN GRASS GROWS . . .
“All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the Lord blows on it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower … Continue reading
WHY I LOVE MY JOB
The Jewels of deNial performing “Side Window,” at Lord of Life Church in Ramsey for the Ramsey Lions – Viva Howard, Barb Hynes-Tomczyk, Christine Tauer, Kathy Boecher. Dee Moore1 When I was a little girl, I felt it my obligation … Continue reading
CRUSHED BUT NOT BROKEN
When we’re going through a difficult patch in our lives, we try to manage the outcome ourselves. We look at how we can choose a different direction – how we react to a change in our health – or a … Continue reading
THINE IS THE POWER . . .
ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER Paul and I recently sorted through some pictures we’ve stored over on our phones. We came upon this painting that Paul did a while back. He sent it to me to share on my blog … Continue reading
EVERLASTING LOVE . . .
Most of us don’t go into a relationship thinking it’s a temporary arrangement. We think of a long term, from here to eternity, everlasting kind of love. The kind of love that has no end. It sounds very romantic and … Continue reading
SOMETIMES IT’S GOOD TO BE ALONE
Being alone is not always a bad thing. When we’re alone, we often tend to feel lonely – apart from others – let down – fearful – confused. Those same emotions can cover us when we’re in a room filled … Continue reading
THE LORD IS MY ROCK . . .
My husband has carried a small rock in his pocket for as long as I’ve known him. It isn’t a lucky charm. It has nothing to do with superstition. It has no magical qualities. It’s just a small rock. I … Continue reading
WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
“We all face storms in life. Some are more difficult than others, but we all go through trials and tribulation. That’s why we have the gift of faith.” Joyce Meyer Every step we take on this journey called life has … Continue reading
TRUSTING GOD ALONE
It’s been hot all week. In Minnesota anything more than a couple of days in the 90’s is considered a heat wave. We have extremes here in the Tundra, but it always amazes me how God provides for all of … Continue reading
SHROUDED IN MYSTERY
The image I’ve chosen for today’s post is almost an exact replica of what I’m viewing outside my window this morning. The words that are attached to it, are indicative of what I’m feeling this morning. When you’re waiting for … Continue reading
