Category Archives: Christian daily devotion
COLUMBUS DAY
Today you don’t hear much about Christopher Columbus other than it being another time for retailers to draw in business. This explorer, like many before and since, have had their life’s work corrupted over time. In 1492, much of the … Continue reading
THE END IS NEAR
THE HOUSE WE WILL BE MOVING INTO ON SATURDAY It’s been four years in the coming, but we are finally on the last leg of our move. I have resisted it, not only because of the work I knew would be … Continue reading
FEARFULLY, WONDERFULLY MADE
“The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.” Michelangelo When I look in the mirror first thing in the morning, I’m sad to say I don’t always like the reflection, but that’s just my vanity … Continue reading
WHERE IS THE TRUTH?
I grew up on fairy tales. These stories filled my brain with hopes of finding the perfect mate, the wonderful life, the answers to all my dreams and hopes. Unfortunately, those stories were also filled with fearful characters that got … Continue reading
BRINGING IN THE SHEAVES
This favorite old gospel song was written in 1874 with Lyrics by Knowles Shaw and music later added in 1880 by George Minor. It is based on the following Psalm verse. “He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for … Continue reading
WASH ME CLEAN
“To love another person is to see the face of God.” Jean Valjean – “Les Miserables” A gentle constant rain has covered our city overnight. Each drop washes away the dirt which has settled outside and over the house. It … Continue reading
MOVING
This past weekend, two of our adult children were on hand to weed through our garage. At every turn there was another box of costumes or wood for sculpting. My son graciously loaded up the back of his pickup with … Continue reading
AUTUMN SKY
The heat of summer has passed away, Giving way to gorgeous color everywhere, God’s paintbrush caresses the trees, Casts brilliant hues throughout the landscape, Fills the sky with burnt orange, crimson and gold, Autumn reminds us of the coming winter, … Continue reading
HOW DO YOU PACK THIS?
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL BOECHER – Wood sculpture titled “A Little Off the Top.” There’s a lot to be said about the baggage we carry. We sometimes wonder why we accumulate so many things during the years. As I get closer in the … Continue reading
SMUG
Smug – Exhibiting or feeling great or offensive satisfaction with oneself or with one’s situation; self-righteously complacent. I debated whether I should write about the debates. Guess who won? Unfortunately I can’t say the same for last night’s political debate. … Continue reading
WHAT IS TRUTH?
I wonder if Pontius Pilate had any idea what Jesus was saying when he heard the accused firmly state that he indeed was a king. Here was an ordinary criminal declaring His defense. Pilate probably was trying to engage our Lord … Continue reading
DOES CHURCH MAKE YOU PERFECT?
Many think that they’re above reproach or no longer considered sinful if they simply attend church. Many are also there because they feel safe from the world outside. Some even use church as a place to compensate for the sins … Continue reading
LIKE A DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Last night as we drove home from the country, I half expected to have a deer jump out into the darkened roads. The sun goes down much earlier now and deer have been known … Continue reading
WAG THE DOG
A POST FROM MY ARCHIVES A COUPLE YEARS OLD, BUT STILL PERTINENT TODAY In 1997 a film was released which was filled with espionage, media hype, a war, a scandal, a movie producer with exceptional PR skills and lots of … Continue reading
RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY!
We’ve had our share of rain this past week in Lake Woebegone – or at least in the surrounding areas of Minnesota. As we pray that none of it seeps into our now “sold” house, nor into the one we … Continue reading
PURE LOVE
When we give something of ourselves to benefit others, God tells us to do it with a loving heart. If there is any malice in the doing or giving, we aren’t doing it His way. His love is an example … Continue reading
NOTE TO YOUNG AND OLD
PROVERBS 2:29 “The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair.” I’ve talked about how important it is for kids to know they have value. The same is true for us old … Continue reading
HARVEST TIME
Our world is a mess. Life has little meaning anymore. Terror strikes fear into the minds of all. We worry and fret over who are leaders will be. Church attendance is at an all time low and humanity puts its … Continue reading
STOP THE INSANITY
Another act of violence occurs daily shattering lives and injuring minds and hearts. I generally don’t like to take a political stand, but when our high government officials take a shot at gun control every time something like this happens, … Continue reading
TIME PASSAGES
It seems we spend most of our lives in a hurry. s We often race through life without really taking time to enjoy it. We’ve been in this quandary for so many years, it’s become habit. Now we have the opportunity … Continue reading
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