Category Archives: armor of God
I’M BACK
I’ve been gone for three weeks now. I was on a vacation of sorts. I think we all need a time out once in a while to regroup – to restore – to regenerate. In that time, I’ve been sorting … Continue reading
GREY SKIES ARE GONNA CLEAR UP . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Some days seem all out of focus, the clouds turn our vision dim. God’s masterful plan seems hidden, doubt colors the shades so grim, We lose control and we wonder if relief … Continue reading
WARM DAYS OF SUMMER
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Days of endless winter capture the hearts and minds of many in my part of the country. All that remains are memories of a warm summer day as the sun beats relentlessly … Continue reading
THE POWER OF CHRIST
I don’t know why God allows some of us to go on living for so many years and others are taken at an early age. It is one of those mysteries that don’t make sense to me. I do know … Continue reading
SAYING “UNCLE”
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
HOW DID YOUR DAY START?
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
DOWN HOME COMFORT
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
CALM AFTER THE STORM
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
EGG DROP CHALLENGE
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
PRAISE THE LORD, OH MY SOUL
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
HANG IN THERE!
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
STAY THE COURSE
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
HELP FOR THE BROKEN HEARTED
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
REUNITED
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
WALLS
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
O.T. LESSON FOR TODAY
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
HEY, AIRMAN!
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
THOUGH DEVILS ALL THE WORLD SHOULD FILL
“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
WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER
“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
CARRY ON
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
