Category Archives: anxiety
SOME RAIN MUST FALL . . .
“Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;Thy fate is the common fate of all,Into each life some rain must fall”― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Rain is a necessary part of supporting life. Without it, … Continue reading
SAVE MY TEARS IN YOUR BOTTLE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Psalm 56:8 ESV “You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?” In ancient times, some 3000 years ago, mourners were known … Continue reading
LIKE TEARS FALLING . . .
There seems to be a lot to cry about these days. The world is filled with an abundance of tears. We cry because we’re troubled, anxious, physically in pain or emotionally suffering. Tears can be a blessed relief when we’re … Continue reading
HOW WAS YOUR WEEK?
God has a plan. The plan might include situations or problems that we don’t want to face. Maybe we can work through them alone, but most of the time we need someone to talk to, someone to encourage us, someone … Continue reading
MAY 28, 1830 INDIAN REMOVAL ACT SIGNED
On this day in history, then President of the United States Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This would set into motion the infamous “Trail of Tears,” which ultimately killed countless native Americans as they moved west, … Continue reading
JOYFUL, PATIENT & FAITHFUL
“All good things arrive unto them that wait–and don’t die in the meantime.” Mark Twain “God writes a lot of comedy … the trouble is, he’s stuck with so many bad actors who don’t know how to play funny.” Garrison … Continue reading
FILL ‘ER UP . . .
In the old days (how I hate that expression) filling up your car’s gas tank was so different. First, you’d pull into a “service” station and a young lad would come out dressed in a white uniform and hat. His … Continue reading
JESUS HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER In instant lives are shattered and will never be the same. A moment takes the light of life and it nevermore will flame. Our hearts are heavy as we long for someone … Continue reading
GOD’S WISDOM . . .
I planned to write about wisdom this week. I got through Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Wednesday night required another trip to the ER. The problem was taken care of, and we were sent home. Thursday, we ventured to scheduled appointments with oncology for scans … Continue reading
THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUMMER . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Since it’s Throw Back Thursday, I’ve opted for a rerun. The beat of a different drummer, the rhythm that forms its song, The ratta-tat-tat of the lonely drum, creating a deafening, mortal, gong, The march of weary, … Continue reading
WINSOME WEDNESDAY
“Winsome” is one of those words we don’t use in daily conversation anymore, but it’s a lovely word. It’s an adjective which means – sweetly or innocently charming. Maybe that’s why we don’t use it much. Our world has become less innocent, … Continue reading
WHY DO WE ASK, “WHY?”
When children are between two and three years old, they begin to ask the familiar question, “Why?” Most parents can relate to that question and how it continues on and on. The fact that our kids are asking the question, is not … Continue reading
GOD’S CREATURES – GREAT & SMALL
Something has been missing from our landscape for quite a while. Yesterday we were blessed with a fresh covering of the white stuff. Suddenly, that which was almost green grass is now arrayed in a carpet of glistening diamonds. As I write this, … Continue reading
BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE
Winter blahs, cabin fever, vitamin D deficiency, and wind chill index are all negative terms used for winter. In Minnesota we take winter to a new level by throwing out terms like Winter Carnival, Ice Palace and ice sculptures. In this … Continue reading
DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?
Lately, much of my time has been spent going to doctor appointments. I guess that goes along with the aging factor. During those times, I have the opportunity to observe the comings and goings of people – sick, well, hearty and … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS PRESENT – PART FOUR
Christmas today has become an amalgamation of travel plans, waiting in airports or taking to the road. We buy, wrap and hope the response will be positive. We cook wonderful meals; special desserts and all the preparation of the Advent Season leads … Continue reading
SENSELESS
To be “senseless,” is to lack the ability to feel. It can also mean useless, unreasonable or unconscious. For someone in my age bracket, senseless can mean the loss of physical sensations like, hearing, taste, touch, smell or see. All … Continue reading
HOW DO YOU COPE?
We all go through times of distress in this life. Whether it be a financial issue, a relationship problem, a life shattering illness or a test of our faith, each individual will at some point in their life find trouble … Continue reading
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