Category Archives: Christian daily devotion

FOOD FOR THE SOUL

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A misty, early morning dawns, among the bales of hay, New life appears and spreads its wings to welcome in the day, The atmosphere with crystal glow is dusting every bale, With … Continue reading

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LOVE IS …

During this week, we celebrate love.  Every day should be filled with love and we shouldn’t just deem one day for that purpose.  There’s the romantic kind of love, friendship kind of love and the sacrificial kind of love that … Continue reading

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WEARY

SCULPTURE & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There are moments when we have difficulty keeping our eyes open, when sleep beckons and rest is the only sustenance that satisfies.  When we relinquish our cares to the arms of our Savior, … Continue reading

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LIGHT IN MY EYES

I’m getting started late this morning.  Usually our dog Gage is tugging on an arm or leg in hot pursuit of getting outdoors by 5 AM, but for some reason he let us sleep this morning.  Maybe he knows we … Continue reading

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HE TOOK MY PLACE

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You walked the path of life for me – You suffered for my loss. You sacrificed Your own dear Son, upon an ugly cross. You did this for a worm like … Continue reading

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WORKS OF ART

MY HUSBAND PAUL DOING A PLEIN AIR DEMONSTRATION IN THE PARK LAST SUMMER I’m blessed to be married to an artist.  I knew it way back in a high school art class. All the students were going to try three … Continue reading

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WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND

“We make a living by what we get.  We make a life by what we give.”                   Winston Churchill What is your legacy?  Do you have a great fortune to leave your children?  Will you be thought well of when you … Continue reading

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AGING STUBBORNLY

Maggie Kuhn became a woman to be reckoned with when she was forced to leave her job at the age of 65.  Because of that and the deplorable conditions of nursing homes at the time, she formed the Gray Panthers … Continue reading

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THE AGONY OF DEFEAT

There is no joy in Mudville … nor Minnesota … as our home team was brutally defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles last night.  Hopes we so high for the Vikings and their fans.  They had placed their faith in a group … Continue reading

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A FORK IN THE ROAD

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You walked the path of life for me – You suffered for my loss. You sacrificed Your own dear Son, upon an ugly cross. You did this for a worm like me, … Continue reading

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THE GOOD, BAD & UGLY

History wasn’t my strong suit in high school.  I was a pretty average student, but had a teacher that seemed to find it necessary to relive the Civil War on the top of his desk.  He would lead the various … Continue reading

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SKIPPING THROUGH LIFE

This is not a picture of my husband and me, skipping along the beach, but I wish it was.  We still have the ability to do so, but I’m afraid we’d have to stretch out for a few days before … Continue reading

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SATURDAY MOVIE ADVENTURES

I grew up in the 50s and spent almost every Saturday at the local movie theater, absorbing every kind of movie magic I could.  We’d spend less than a dollar for a whole day of entertainment and get a box … Continue reading

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RENEWAL

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Root bound and parched, Replenished only by the restorative, Power of water, Each tendril pushing, Burrowing into the, Coolness of life sustainment, Lapping up, Refreshing, Renewing, Thirst quenching, Provision of God, Our … Continue reading

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WHAT GOES ON BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

“In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Nothing is covered … Continue reading

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KEEPING IT SIMPLE

The simplicity of the Gospel often boggles the mind.  We are expected to believe something extraordinary – inconceivable – impossible.  We delude ourselves into thinking there has to be more to it than just a childlike faith, but the truth … Continue reading

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FACE TO FACE

ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When we are sad, when our hearts are breaking, We need to be wrapped in the protection of God’s holy wings, Each pinion gently lays over us – cuddling and nurturing, The softness and strength are … Continue reading

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RAGING OR LIFE GIVING WATER

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Churning, Swirling, Pulsating, Driven by the turbulence of energy, The long, leaf lavished limbs of mature trees, Undulate under the  rhythm of God’s breath, Up and down, here and there, tossing, stirring, … Continue reading

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FEARFUL

I have a fear of heights. I’m also uncomfortable in small spaces. I’ve had dreams about dying on the ocean. These are not unusual phobias, but did you know there is a fear of going to bed? Some people are … Continue reading

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THE PERFECT LOVE STORY

His love is like none we have ever experienced here on earth. His love is beauty beyond our wildest dreams. His love is precious, merciful, compassionate. His love is given freely without question. His love doesn’t look at our past mistakes. He … Continue reading

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