Category Archives: Christian daily devotion
PRESIDENTS DAY
I’m old enough to remember when we celebrated President Lincoln’s birthday on February 12 and Washington’s on February 22. As time went by, all presidents were celebrated on the third Monday of February. As with most American holidays, it transformed … Continue reading
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACKS
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What are your thoughts when you see a trail of trains cars, unmoved, contained? Is someone living in there? Is there any hope in a place like that? When we lived in … Continue reading
MORNING
Originally posted one year ago today. ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Job 38:12-13 “Have you commanded the morning since your days began, and caused the dawn to know its place, that it might take hold of the ends of the … Continue reading
TUNED OUT
It’s been many years since I’ve spent Saturday morning watching cartoons. I’m not sure what I’d encounter today, but I do know that I’ve actually morphed into the Looney Tunes character – Granny. Oh for those carefree Saturdays. In fact, I recall … Continue reading
RANDOM ACT OF KINDESS DAY
This is one wacky holiday we can all sink our teeth into. It doesn’t take a lot of work. It can be something as simple as paying someone a compliment, helping them carry their groceries to the car, make a … Continue reading
WORTH THE WAIT
ART & INSPIRATION FROM KATHY BOECHER© This painting is now living in the home of a good friend Waiting patiently to see what nature has in store for us in our new “old” house. Since we moved in October, we only … Continue reading
THE KING COMETH
MARY’S JOURNEY by Kathy Boecher© He had an air of royalty about Him, even though he was not arrayed in purple or crowned with gold. His mighty steed was a simple foal of a donkey – not what you’d expect … Continue reading
THE MAN I LOVE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I’ve known him almost my whole life and still there’s much to learn, We’ve grown up through our many years, but still our love does burn, We’ve shared in disappointments, in troubles … Continue reading
OH, FOR THE DAYS
ORIGINAL ART& POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The grandeur of a summer day, the warmth of golden sun, The birth emerging from the trees, new life has now begun, Incomparable perception, upon the highest heights, Of golden fields and new … Continue reading
PASS IT ON
If it were only a matter of fighting off armies of an invading enemy – or simply a battle cry against those who would cause us emotional or physical harm.If our task required us to stand up for those less fortunate, … Continue reading
FEAR OF DEATH
THANATOPHOBIA – The extreme fear of death I have several friends who are personally experiencing terminal illnesses. There are also those who have relatives on their deathbeds. Some of those I know have lost those they loved and may be … Continue reading
JOHN BAPTIZES JESUS
What a sight he was, this man who was preaching repentance and washing sins away through baptism. This was the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah – born in their old age – promised by the Angel of the Lord to … Continue reading
INTO THE WOODS
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© “When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole … Continue reading
STOP IT, STOP IT, STOP IT!!
“It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” Mark Twain I live in one of those predominantly activist type towns. I’m not proud of … Continue reading
KATHY RANT
I’ve been considering what kind of work to do, now that I’m retired. In checking the employment opportunities, I happened to come across the salaries being paid to activists for various causes. I was surprised to see the going wage is … Continue reading
“AND HE GREW” MARY’S JOURNEY
Mary probably didn’t have a baby book to write in. Most of her days as a young mom were undoubtedly filled with washing clothes, changing diapers, cuddling bruised children, comforting those who had been bullied, making meals, clothing and teaching … Continue reading
PRAISE GOD
This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
THE PERFECT CHILD
As parents, it’s our greatest desire to raise the perfect child, but in a sin filled world it’s next to impossible. That, and the fact that even the most innocent looking children are born into this world already tarnished with … Continue reading
HE WILL CATCH ME WHEN I FALL
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Butterflies tickle my insides each time I try something new. I worry and fret and often forget how Jesus knows just what to do, He’s always around when I need … Continue reading
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