Category Archives: Christian daily devotion

EARLY THANKSGIVING

Psalm 34:1  I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. I’m from the state of Wisconsin and so is my husband.  When we arranged our wedding, it was originally planned for the weekend bow season for … Continue reading

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YOUNG HEROES

This week has been focused on a controversial election, protests, transfer of power and other things that annoy and agitate many.  Some can’t accept the results.  Some say, let it go.  Some are angry, some violent, some are being paid to encourage … Continue reading

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DIVERSION

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A day free of anger and hostile aspersion, The peaceful relief comes in simple diversion, Turn back to the simple the sweet and the kind, Release all the wrath that is … Continue reading

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DESTRUCTION FROM WITHIN

“Have no fear of robbers or murderers. They are external dangers, petty dangers. We should fear ourselves. Prejudices are the real robbers; vices the real murderers. The great dangers are within us. Why worry about what threatens our heads or … Continue reading

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EVERY DAY HEROES

  As we celebrate another Veterans Day, we take time to look up to those who have given a portion of their lives to serve their country.  We’ll hear inspiring words concerning their unselfish and heroic deeds.  Many of them … Continue reading

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THE END!

OK it wasn’t the best movie ever, but the title was catchy.  The funniest part about “The End,” was when Burt Reynolds tried to make a deal with God – promising to give Him a certain percentage of his income … Continue reading

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EDIFICE

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A strong, imposing building stands firmly on the ground, Composed of brick and mortar, protected all around, A canopy of trees provides a strong yet gentle bastion, Though crafted well and made to last, … Continue reading

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CONSCIENCE

Conscience is defined by Webster as an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior.  Martin Luther spoke of his conscience as being captive to the Word of God and that he … Continue reading

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CONTENTMENT

New hydrangea bush, planted yesterday – still blooming and so am I. “Revenge, lust, ambition, pride, and self-will are too often exalted as the gods of man’s idolatry; while holiness, peace, contentment, and humility are viewed as unworthy of a … Continue reading

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RIVER RENDEZVOUS

  ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The morning mist lingers upon the remaining blades of grass, A stillness covers the surface of the mirror-like water, Reflections of the city lights dance across it, We walk side by … Continue reading

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STOP, ALREADY!

I imagine we’ll be hearing all kinds of stuff about Donald Trump this week.  This whole political season has been so predictable and childish.  It’s about time we stop talking about Trump’s alleged hatred of women and Hillary’s emails.  Let’s … Continue reading

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REFORM IS SOMETIMES NECESSARY

“At twenty a man is full of fight and hope. He wants to reform the world. When he is seventy he still wants to reform the world, but he know he can’t.”  Rodney Dangerfield “To improve is to change; to … Continue reading

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SUCH A TIME AS THIS

A repost from 10/01/14 When Martin Luther stood up to the Catholic Church, his radical ideas were resisted by many as heresy. The Christian church had been corrupted, and many of the alterations to Scripture were made to fit the … Continue reading

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LITTLE BOXES

Right now I’m up to my ear lobes in boxes of all sizes.  Actually I’m doing much better than I was.  Last week they were over my head.  I thought we’d downsized, but guess what?  We’re going to have to … Continue reading

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THE SINGING CHURCH

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.”  Martin Luther One lovely result of the Protestant Reformation was … Continue reading

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TIME FOR REFORMATION 

In a way we’re faced with a similar dilemma to what Martin Luther encountered almost 500 years ago before the reformation of the church.  He was troubled by the conflicting teachings, the false doctrine, the malpractice and the inability for … Continue reading

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SHORT & SWEET

You probably won’t be hearing much from me for the next few weeks.  I’m back at working with my public speaking team, after school drama and writing classes and unpacking. The  last few months have been a whirlwind of activity … Continue reading

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PRAISE GOD, WE’RE HOME😍

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creature here below.  Praise Hm above ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. The move is over at last.  Now, as my sister advises, it ill be a … Continue reading

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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A WINNER?

I grew up and spent the early years of my adult life in Wisconsin, so I guess I’m a dyed in the wool Packer fan. That is unless the Minnesota Vikings happen to win.  I was around when Vince Lombardi … Continue reading

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HIDDEN

Theater flat painted by Paul Boecher – Poetry by Kathy Boecher A city of blazing lights can cover all the ugliness of the other world, A world that lies beneath the bridge of deception, hate, fear and addiction, Underneath that hidden territory where … Continue reading

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