Category Archives: America
WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The old flour mill stands as a fortress, beside the rambling Rum River, An icon, once thriving, once useful – a place where industry grew a small town into a big city, … Continue reading
IN FLANDERS FIELD
ART BY KATHY BOECHER – POETRY BY JOHN MCRAE (1872-1918) In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place: and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are … Continue reading
DARK THOUGHTS – SUICIDE
Recently, we were shocked to learn that funny man, Matthew Perry, took his own life. The man that spent most of his energy making others laugh finally succumbed to his own sadness and depression. Death by suicide is never the … Continue reading
GOD IS NOT DEAD
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER ‘One nation under God,” is what our founders said, But something happened on the way. They now say God is dead. I know our God lives on. He stands at heaven’s gate. … Continue reading
CARVING OUT A NEW FACE
It’s that time of year again. Buy at least one pumpkin, cut into the top of it, scoop out all the gunk and seeds, carve out a face, put a candle inside and set it by the front door. In … Continue reading
SINGING & DANCING IN THE RAIN
For some reason, I’ve become kind of hung up on old barns and beautiful autumn color lately. Maybe it’s because of our special drives this year. Maybe it’s because the character that abounds in those rugged buildings that have seen … Continue reading
THE FAITH TO LET GO
When someone tells you to walk by faith and not by sight, what does that mean? Even though faith is something intangible, it requires action. We can’t see faith – we can’t hear it – it isn’t something we respond … Continue reading
WARS & RUMORS OF WAR
From the beginning of time, and after the fall of man, the perfect paradise of Eden was destroyed, demolished, never again to be the same. The real war against sin was underway. When we look at all the battles from … Continue reading
WEARING SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES
When you see a small child wearing his parent’s shoes, it seems quite laughable. When a full-grown man tries to squeeze his big foot into a tiny shoe it can seem impossible. When we wear shoes that are inappropriate for … Continue reading
EL NINO – 2023-2024
As stated before, I am not a meteorologist. I don’t know much about global warming, except for what is happening to our earth as we abuse her. I do know that God is in control of everything that happens in … Continue reading
WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT?
Betty White was a wonderful comedienne. She could make us laugh with her St. Olaf stories. She had a great outlook on life. She loved animals and she didn’t pull any punches when it came to telling it like it … Continue reading
LIFE OR DEATH – TUG OF WAR
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The promises of streets of gold and no more tears to shed,Hope for peace and quiet times – no more fear of falling dead,The feast that goes on day and night and never fails to please,A … Continue reading
PATRIOTISM – WHERE HAS IT GONE?
“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” Charles Spurgeon It was a glorious day. The skies were crystal clear of any clouds. The air was autumn crisp. Children were off to school. … Continue reading
WHAT WAS “NORMAL” ON 09/10/2001
Twenty two years ago, was the height of the hurricane season. Hurricane Erin developed from a tropical wave on September 1st, threatening to land in Bermuda. The airports there were shut down and flights from there were delayed. This was the longest-lived … Continue reading
BACK TO SCHOOL FEARS
Many schools are already in session. Some will wait until after Labor Day. For many it will be their first adventure into the unknown as they enter kindergarten. For the seasoned college students, there are still anxious moments concerning class … Continue reading
SIGNS
There are signs all around us, to lead us, to warn us, to create interest, to sell something to us, and yet the signs that really matter don’t always really matter to us. We read the speed limit signs, for … Continue reading
SUMMER VACATION – FAMILY STYLE
ART BY PAUL BOECHER Summer vacations – ah, the days of swimming at the lake, long walks, lazy days, fun times with family. I remember one family vacation in particular when our two oldest were in high school and our … 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
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
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