Category Archives: Christian daily devotion
LOVING SHEPHERD
Yesterday was Good Shepherd Sunday. When I started blogging three years ago, someone posted this beautiful poem so if it was you, come forward and take credit. It defines our Savior, Jesus to perfection. He laid down His life for … Continue reading
I DIG DIRT
Ever since I was little I had a close attachment with dirt. I loved making mud pies. I enjoyed digging for worms. There was something about squishing your fingers through the moist soil in search of buried treasure or who knows what. … Continue reading
ARE WE READY?
In 1963 a list of Communist goals was shown to the House of Repesentatives. I’m going to list just a few of them today, but if you want to read more, go to the article, “The Communist Takeover of America … Continue reading
COME ON OVER!
Since we moved into our “new” old house, we’ve had a number of visitors. Some came to welcome us to the neighborhood, some came out of curiosity to see this 1885 property. There were those we told to stop by … Continue reading
TALES OF THE CITY
A string of box cars clatter across the tracks – chugging, clanking, rattling, Slowly creeping through the city, on a mission to somewhere, What lies within those cars? Is it something perishable, something necessary for life, life itself? Surrounded by traversing … Continue reading
GRANDMA’S PANTRY
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Springtime morning, The scent of cinnamon and sugar, Permeate a chill in the air, Cuddling it with its warmth, Hearty Minnesotans don shorts, Sunglasses, Short sleeved shirts, On a quest, For the … Continue reading
PRIORITIES
“It is impossible to govern the world without God and the Bible.” George Washington “America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” Abraham Lincoln “Hold fast … Continue reading
DRAMA!!!
(Photo of my little pirates last year.) Working with children has blessed me, but there are times when I wondered if anything got through to those little ones. Teaching drama to K-4 children each week was a challenge The chaos, the after school … Continue reading
WHICH ONE ARE YOU?
A stereotype is defined as an over-simplified or standardized conception of a culture, profession or group. How often do we categorize people? For example, everyone knows that cops and donuts go together – right? The Italian people are all members of the Mafia. … Continue reading
THE BATTLE OF TWO WOLVES
I’ve always been interested in Schizophrenia. My mother in law suffered from it. She established a second personality, with a different name, to stand in when she couldn’t take responsibility for her own actions. It seems to be a genuine inner conflict … Continue reading
THE MASTER’S PLAN
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Carved from depths of hardened granite, Pushing forth with force unknown, Placed upon this glorious planet, By the Hand of God alone, Through His skill and engineering, His design fits every … Continue reading
A BEAUTY OR A BEAST?
“Happiness is a sunbeam which may pass through a thousand bosoms without losing a particle of its original ray; nay, when it strikes on a kindred heart, like the converged light on a mirror, it reflects itself with redoubled brightness. … Continue reading
SING TO THE LORD
I spent weeks at my grandparents’ farm in the summer and am reminded of the crackling sound of the radio whining out some of those ancient spiritual songs of woe. I guess you could call them the blues of the country. Grandma … Continue reading
WHAT’S MISSING IN CHCH? U R!
Church attendance has been dwindling over the past few years. A lot of folks don’t think it’s necessary to participate in corporate worship. Many young people feel the church is full of hypocrites and those who live much differently outside … Continue reading
MY SATURDAY PRAYER
When you’re retired, Saturday can seem like just another day, but it’s really a good day to give thanks for getting through another week – to praise God for the blessings He’s given you – to acknowledge His presence in … Continue reading
MIGHTY FORTRESS
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A fortress carved from stone, stands rigidly against raging waters, A refuge from the relentless waves threatening to intrude, God alone has created that place, Cut through the massive rock with His finger, … Continue reading
THE BOTTOMLESS PIT
A number of years ago, I wrote a story about a huge tree in the center of town that had lived there for centuries. The tree itself had magical powers to open at the command of some Spanish words. The … Continue reading
MIND WHAT YOU SAY TO YOUR KIDS
Do you ever stop to think about things that were said to you when you were a kid? The words we say can really impact them in one way or another, or at least conjure up ideas that go way … Continue reading
NO MORE DARKNESS
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A world shrouded in darkness, enveloped in an everlasting haze, Closing in with its heavy cape of weight and anxiety, Never ceasing to control us, Holding tightly as we sink further into the bottomless pit, … Continue reading
WHY BLOG?
When I started blogging three years ago, I never dreamed it would become such a time consuming endeavor. I’ve always felt strongly about certain issues, yet never felt comfortable confronting them face to face with others. Writing has allowed me … Continue reading
