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Category Archives: aging
GROUNDHOG DAY ALL OVER AGAIN
Punxsutawney Phil did it again. He saw his shadow and therefore there will be six more weeks of winter. This year has been brutal for most of the nation as far as winter is concerned. Even in Florida temperatures are … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, ground hog day
Tagged Climate change, Creation., environment, God's plan, ground hog day, humor, Inspiration
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HEALING IN LAUGHTER
A child’s laughter is one of the sweetest sounds in the world. Laughter from an elderly person with no teeth can be just as gratifying. Laughter can also indicate embarrassment, frustration or even panic. Laughter can trigger all kinds of emotions, but one thing … Continue reading
Posted in aging, inspiration.
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, God, healing, Inspiration, laughter
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HOW STRONG ARE YOU?
ISAIAH 41:10 ESV “fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” The Winter Olympics are officially underway. As usual … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, anxiety, Christian daily devotion, corona virus
Tagged courage, COVID19, FAITH, God, Hope, strength
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THE HIDING PLACE
We often seek to hide from God – our sins are much too great, We tremble at the thought of Him, but He will simply wait, Until the darkness is too much for us to comprehend, We’re in so deep, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, anxiety, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, FAITH, hiding, Inspiration, nostalgia
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JESUS LOVES ME!
On the outside, most of us look pretty normal, but once we get to know each other, the flaws jump out at us like a frog sitting on a hot frying pan. We can make ourselves look good by taking … Continue reading
SIX INCHES OF FRESH SNOW – WHERE?
Six inches of snow isn’t unusual in my neck of the woods. We’ve had a steady stream of the white stuff over these past few months. We no longer go to regular jobs each day, so it’s just a slight … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America
Tagged adaptation, consistency, God's power, weather
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PRESS ON
We go through many changes in our short existence. When we’re born, we struggle from the safety of our mom’s womb into an unknown and difficult world. We take our first steps as a leap of faith. We grow into … Continue reading
THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE
Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true. In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, but that was quickly lost … Continue reading
Posted in aging, God
Tagged FAITH, Guidance, illness, inspiration & encouragement, Jesus, storms of life, trials
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DON’T WORRY – I’M FINE!
Disclaimer – This post is not intended to offend anyone – only to illustrate. There are days in my life when worry overtakes me. I often wonder why it’s so much a part of who I am. It might be … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anxiety
Tagged Anxiety, Christian devotions, Inspiration, Jesus, motherhood, parenting, Worry
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CAN’T SEE THE FOREST?
I’ve recently been trying to hide from the events of the world by not tuning in the news. My thinking is that if I don’t have that extra weight hanging on my shoulders, it will free me from the burden. … Continue reading
ARE YOU IN A RUT?
Are you trapped in a life that seems to be stuck? I woke up this morning feeling that way. The sun was streaming through the window and I felt that I must’ve overslept. I woke up wondering what would be … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, anticipation, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, encouragement, FAITH, Fear, God, Hope, Optimism, routine
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WHAT FACE WILL YOU WEAR TODAY?
I must admit – I have a face that can be more like a mask than reality. I have a number of different profile pictures on my facebook page. Many look like a normal, ordinary old lady. Some are filled … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anxiety, ART & POETRY BY THE BOECHERS, Christian devotions, confidence, depression, Encouragement
Tagged AGING, faces, forgiveness, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, masks, Salvation, self esteem
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PIERCING THROUGH THE DARKNESS
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Black, acrid smoke rises from a recently snuffed candle. It weaves its way through the light, causing darkness to prevail. But is that darkness eternal? Will the light return again? Will the endlessness of obscurity win … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, Christian daily devotion, Christian Poetry
Tagged darkness, dessperation, encouragement, Goals, Hope, Jesus, Light of the world, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
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BROKEN PROMISES
Wow – there are only 361 days left until I get to start all over again. A new year is a great time to start anew, but it doesn’t take us long to revert to our old ways. We promise … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, God's promises, resolutions
Tagged AGING, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration
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LIFE’S MARATHON
“Life is a culmination of the past, an awareness of the present, an indication of a future beyond knowledge, the quality that gives a touch of divinity to matter.” Charles Lindbergh There is nothing wrong with setting goals. By … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, eternity, Faith, goals
Tagged AGING, encouragement, Eternal Life, FAITH, FAMILY, Goals, insoiraion, Jesus, planning, stages of life, victory
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AULD LANG SYNE
“Old long ago” is the literal meaning of this phrase which usually shows up once a year. We hear it sung as a huge crystal ball is lowered in Times Square. The title could be loosely interpreted as “in days gone … Continue reading
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
GATHER MY TEARS, LORD
Psalm 56:8-11 “You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle.Are they not in your book? Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call.This I know, that God is for me. In God, whose … Continue reading
FURROWED FIELDS
A November sky, displaying clouds filled with dust particles shining like diamonds, The perfect ceiling, suspended in space over a furrowed field of forgotten gleanings. Deep ruts in the earth, carved by a machine driven by a farmer – a … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
Tagged AGING, life & death, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, seasons
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