Category Archives: armor of God

SAYING “UNCLE”

Posted on August 13, 2019 by

The story in Genesis 32, which most of us learned in Sunday School as children, always raised a lot of questions for me.  I wondered why anyone would want to take on God in a wrestling match.  I occasionally watched Saturday morning … Continue reading →

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HOW DID YOUR DAY START?

Posted on June 20, 2019 by

Yesterday was a lovely day.  I made it through the first day of my 78th year on earth – received many good wishes – spent time with my granddaughter and topped it off with a visit with a dear friend … Continue reading →

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DOWN HOME COMFORT

Posted on September 15, 2018 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The backyard beckons me back home, the swing’s a welcome sight, It sits amongst a flower bed, with pillows soft and bright, The sound of crickets, frogs and birds, is constantly alive, There … Continue reading →

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CALM AFTER THE STORM

Posted on September 13, 2018 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The power of God’s breath can stir the wind, His might and strength also can calm the troubled seas, His hand can capture the storms of life, Lassoing it with one finger, He uses them … Continue reading →

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DON’T MESS WITH MR. INBETWEEN

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

It was 1945.  I was only three years old and didn’t know much about war –  I didn’t understand hate – I didn’t know what it was all about, but I did love the music of that time period.  My parents both … Continue reading →

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EGG DROP CHALLENGE

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

Almost everyone has heard of the “egg drop experiment. This simple test allows the student to construct a container that protects a raw egg from cracking as it’s dropped from a certain height.  What is the actual purpose of this? … Continue reading →

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PRAISE THE LORD, OH MY SOUL

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

Today as we face the week ahead, let us remember that new life comes from the Lord, God, Almighty.  Nothing we can do will change that.  With Him at our side, we can do great things.  With Him as our … Continue reading →

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HANG IN THERE!

Posted on June 6, 2018 by

We all experience persecution in some way or another, especially if we’re Christians. We’re often called upon to defend our beliefs to those who haven’t experienced the joy and hope which God’s truth provides.  We squirm and take any negative comment to … Continue reading →

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STAY THE COURSE

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

ART  & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The road is full of stumbling blocks, we see them every day, Our path is full of hiccups that toughen up the way, Our journey to eternity is filled with indecision, We struggle with the daily … Continue reading →

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HELP FOR THE BROKEN HEARTED

Posted on September 9, 2017 by

Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 7/9/14 A heart that’s been broken can only be mended by the One who created it. When we stumble through life with no direction, the One who knows us inside and out is there to guide … Continue reading →

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REUNITED

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

Our television screens have been filled with images of heroes this week.  What a change. Only a short time ago, demonstrators filled the streets –  violence was the fare of the day – hatred and bigotry scarred young minds and old.  Now we see … Continue reading →

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WALLS

Posted on August 27, 2017 by

Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 8-27-14 Walls are intended to keep something enclosed and safe.  They can also be used as a barricade against an enemy.  The muscles of the abdominal wall are designed to protect our internal organs. Walls separate … Continue reading →

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O.T. LESSON FOR TODAY

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

We can learn so much from the Old Testament stories we were taught in Sunday school – lessons that can be applied to the inner battles we struggle with every day.  I always had trouble comprehending the one about Jacob wrestling … Continue reading →

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HEY, AIRMAN!

Posted on August 10, 2017 by

My mother always said, there was nothing more handsome than a man in uniform.  I find that amusing, since her husband never served in the military and never wore any kind of uniform.  When my man decided to fill his … Continue reading →

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THOUGH DEVILS ALL THE WORLD SHOULD FILL

Posted on August 5, 2017 by

“I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread.  He is ever lending generously and his children become a blessing.”  Psalm 37:25-26 Living as long as I … Continue reading →

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WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER

Posted on July 31, 2017 by

“We shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall … Continue reading →

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CARRY ON

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

We often underestimate our own personal worth.  If we’re able to breathe and move, we have value.  If we wake up each day with a sense of purpose; if we take time to listen; if we lift others up with … Continue reading →

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WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

“Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.”   Julie Andrews The world is full of a lot of unhappiness and many people aren’t even sure they will have enough money to make it to the next pay check – … Continue reading →

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IN SEARCH OF …

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

There are so many classic lines in the movie, “Monty Python’s In Search of the Holy Grail,” like the one shown above.  The movie consists mainly of gallows humor, but for some strange reason, I find it funny.  The fear … Continue reading →

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WHEN FEARS OVERTAKE US

Posted on June 29, 2017 by

“This world of ours… must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate, and be, instead, a proud confederation of mutual trust and respect.”  Dwight D. Eisenhower When I was a young woman of 21, I lost my job … Continue reading →

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