Category Archives: Christian daily devotion
GRACE
Just as I am, without one plea But that Thy blood was shed for me And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, … Continue reading
GETTING YOUR SMILE BACK
Today we continue our journey to S. Carolina and a long awaited visit with our children and in celebration of grandson #2s graduation. We’ve had a great visit with my sis and her husband. Got to take a wonderful tour … Continue reading
NEVER GIVE UP
We all experience our own hell as we walk through life. Some days are worse than others – some are completely free of it – while others seem to hold absolutely no relief. Winston Churchill spoke these words when in … Continue reading
FRIENDSHIP OUTREACH
Someone once told me that if you have something precious, and you don’t share it with others, you’re being selfish. That really makes sense, especially if you have a specific talent like singing, or writing or painting. If you keep … Continue reading
REUNITED
We’ve been spending the last two days with my wonderful sister and her husband. They’re both 5 years younger than us and their youthful spirit is much like the first couple in the above cartoon. I am represented by the … Continue reading
ROAD WARRIORS
We arrived safely in Nashville, TN last evening after two days of pretty intensive driving. I guess we now qualify as road warriors. Each day seemed to be filled with clouds, which made it easier to travel, but those clouds … Continue reading
THERE IS NO SHAME IN CRYING
What will heaven will be like? Will we all be sitting on white puffy clouds singing and playing golden harps? When someone we love departs this world, it’s natural for us to wonder. As Christians, we have the joy of … Continue reading
AROUND AND AROUND
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When I feel alone and troubled, By the cares of this world, I turn to You, When I think I can no longer endure, The jabs and punches of life, I … Continue reading
DO OVER DAYS
I started last week with great enthusiasm. I got out my garden tools and set about the task of pruning some dead branches. In my enthusiasm, I pulled one back that had no intention of leaving its home, so it … Continue reading
PEACEFUL RIVER TOWN
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Where do you find contentment when all around seems lost, In city streets so dimly lit, at an expensive cost, In valleys green where water pours through rives pure and clean, In waters deep, … Continue reading
MY MOTHER IN LAW
My mother-in-law was a very classy lady, who dressed perfectly, with hat, gloves and all the proper accessories. She was soft spoken, an excellent partner to her husband, a great cook, a wonderful mom. I wanted to emulate her, because she … Continue reading
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
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