Category Archives: Christian daily devotion
WHAT MAKES A GOOD FATHER?
Opinions about fatherhood have changed drastically over the past 30 or 40 years and I would like to address that today. Somehow, maybe as a result of the feminist movement, men have been lowered in value and the role of father has … Continue reading
INTO THE LIGHT
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER A ghostly darkness weaves its way through the forest of your mind, Creating shadows as it dispenses a feeling of hopelessness, The murkiness envelops you with a brazen embrace, Leaving you … Continue reading
THOUGHTS ABOUT DAD
My dad taught me how to tie my shoes. He grieved with me when my box turtle fell off the ledge of our fourth floor apartment. He came with me to the five and dime to return a trinket I … Continue reading
PLANNING FOR CHILDREN
Generally we have children because it’s a way of sharing our love for each other and through that love, we’re giving love to these new little people who are inhabiting our lives. What they don’t tell you, when you become … Continue reading
INSPIRATION
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Churning, Swirling, Pulsated by the turbulence, of energy, The long, leaf lavished limbs Undulate, under the rhythm,, Of God’s breath, Up and down, here and there, tossing, stirring, His inspiration comes … Continue reading
IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A PERFECT DAD?
This is my dad on his wedding day. This is a rerun today. My sister will be arriving soon from Tennessee for a short visit and I’ll want to make the most of it. This was posted on June 11, … Continue reading
PAINTING EN PLEIN AIR
I’m married to an artist. He often has to search for a pair of pants that hasn’t been tainted with oil or acrylic paints. Sometimes shirts are as difficult to selvedge. Still, I’m particularly fond of this artist. When he was set … Continue reading
OPEN DOOR – OPEN ARMS
We’re loving our new “old” house more and more every day. In the past few weeks, we’ve been tinkering around in the yard, establishing a few new gardens and clearing out some of the old ones which have overgrown. It … Continue reading
FAILURE FACE
I’ve always had a special place in my heart for Charlie Brown. He is the ultimate failure – according to Lucy, who of course knows everything. The reason I like Charlie so much is that he reminds me of me. … Continue reading
WONDROUS WOMAN
Today being a woman (especially a mom) requires great courage. Generations from the sixties and on have been hammered with thoughts that they must be strong role models for their children, work hard in the workplace and at home, bring home … Continue reading
INDIANA KATHY
When I was growing up, I thought it would be so cool to be an archaeologist. Imagine spending your workdays discovering unknown civilizations and peering into tombs of former kings. Later on in life, the Indiana Jones movies came out and … Continue reading
TAKE & EAT, TAKE & DRINK
Yesterday our only granddaughter was confirmed in her baptismal faith. This was an especially wonderful day for us as her grandparents. In this same church, shortly after her birth, she was baptized. In this past year, she was instructed in … Continue reading
INCONSUMABLE FIRE
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Like a whirlwind, Cutting a path in its wake, A fire that rested, On those who would serve, Inconsumable fire, Like the burning bush, On Mt. Sinai. The Holy Spirit, Part of … Continue reading
CONFIRMATION DAY
Today is a special day in the church year. We celebrate the day when the disciples became filled with the Holy Spirit and began their task of taking God’s wonderful news to the world – Pentecost Sunday. Today is also … Continue reading
A DIRECT LINE
It must have been wonderful to communicate directly with God as did men of ancient times. Though they couldn’t see Him, they were given the benefit of His spoken word. The truth is we still have the ability to communicate … Continue reading
THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT
I’m a sinner and have no right judging another person, but I am truly concerned about the lack of common sense and not taking responsibility for our actions, which has infiltrated our nation. It’s another insidious tool of the devil … Continue reading
EXPRESSING THOUGHTS WITHOUT WORDS
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON 5/29/14 BY ATIMETOSHARE.ME A mixture of saline and water which appears during a specific episode. It can occur when a foreign object enters the area. It can be produced through irritation, emotion, a strong odor or taste. … Continue reading
SET SAIL
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ THOUGHTS FOR THE GRADUATE Up until now, Stuck within the pack, Held tightly from the fray, Others watched your back, Protected you did stay, But now the day has come, It’s time … Continue reading
SET THE WORLD ON FIRE
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Life can be but a mere whisper, Or it can be a consuming fire, The way we approach it, Will define who we are and where we’re going, If we go … Continue reading
CHOICES
“We are not living in a world where all roads are radii of a circle and where all, if followed long enough, will therefore draw gradually nearer and finally meet at the centre: rather in a world where every road, … Continue reading
