Category Archives: Christian Devotions and Reflection
WAIT ON THE LORD . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ This oil pastel gives the impression of an oasis – a place of rest and refreshment. Nestled within the mountains in the background and surrounded by pine trees, sits a small body … Continue reading
FLY AWAY HOME . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The colored pencil sketch was done on the spot at the location shown. Paul always carried his sketchbook, either in his pocket or the glove box of the car. Like a camera, it … Continue reading
ANOTHER CHRISTMAS IN THE BOOKS . . .
For many the Christmas season is over – to be packed away for another year – to be forgotten for another 300 or so days and then revived with the buying of more gifts, more parties, more over-indulgence – to extend … Continue reading
CONVERSATION WITH GOD
Dear, Lord, It’s been a while since I’ve had a long conversation with you. So often life gets in the way of my prayer life, which is no excuse. I have my daily chats with you, when I’m concerned for … Continue reading
THE OLD FLOUR MILL
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© An ancient fortress, standing tall, within the city streets, Remains of passing days gone by, with traffic now competes, The outer walls are stained and brown, inside it seems the same, Like … Continue reading
WHAT GOOD DOES IT DO TO WORRY?
My maternal grandmother was the strongest woman I’ve ever known. She had to bury five of her children, care for her husband who suffered two debilitating strokes and finally put him in the ground as well. She always maintained a positive attitude … Continue reading
THE PROMISED LAND
In April of 1968, I had two toddlers, was a stay at home mom, and was living in small town Wisconsin. We were far away from the riots raging in Milwaukee in the sixties, but were well aware of them. … Continue reading
COLD SUNSHINE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A hint of golden sunshine, should warm your very soul, It carries so much power, to heat you is its goal, Yet in the depths of winter, the sun can shine all … Continue reading
GETTING RID OF THE GARBAGE
One thing we think about as a new year arrives, is getting rid of some of our past baggage. Even in a day, we accumulate a bunch of it. We don’t just wake up, eat, take care of our personal needs and … Continue reading
GIVE IN
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Spinning out of control, Dropping to depths below, Falling into the unknown Unsure, lost, alone, darkness surrounds you, There is nothing you can do, Nothing, Nothing! Stop fighting, Let go, Relax, … Continue reading
HOPE LIES IN A MANGER
It’s easy to see why we need someone to rescue us from the ugliness which has invaded the world. Identity theft has run amok – human slavery still exists as children are sold into prostitution – morality is at an all time low – everything … Continue reading
PEACE ON EARTH
The world was a much smaller place than it is today, when Jesus was born in the tiny town of Bethlehem. In fact a geographer named, Strabo had mapped out as much of it as he possibly could at the time. There … Continue reading
TURN ON THE LIGHTS
Out of the depths of my transgression, my heart screams for relief. I grumble – I complain – I even blame God for my shortcomings. How dare I challenge the Creator of heaven and earth? Who do I think I … Continue reading
GOD’S WORD SUSTAINS
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When troubles surround me, and fear lies within, When anxious thoughts linger and turn me to sin, There’s one thing to count on, of that I am sure, My God is there … Continue reading
THE DAY BEFORE
It was a wonderful time to be alive. Americans were living in a self-proclaimed “Camelot” with a charismatic leader and his lovely wife. All was well with the world. On this day in history the President of the United States … Continue reading
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Looking back on days gone by, Gazing at a muddied sky, In the twinkling of an eye, The peace of God is there, Trudging through the path of life, Summing … Continue reading
AGELESS
I’ve always enjoyed working with children and seeing them grow physically and confident. My joy in seeing a child succeed may go back to my own childhood, when I felt completely inadequate – unsure of myself and lacked one ounce of … Continue reading
THE KOI POND
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Carving out a path in shallow waters, Hardly enough to wade in, These tiny creatures of God find delight, Surrounded by a landscape of lush vegetation, A gentle water feature tumbling over rock … Continue reading
MEMORIES
I came across this old photo of my sister and I cutting up, just for laughs, at my Aunt Muriel and Uncle Jake’s home in Wisconsin. It brought back so many memories of the fun times we shared, not only … Continue reading
FOUR HOURS OF SILENCE & AWE
I knew my state was not in the path of the solar eclipse which occurred across the United States yesterday, yet we did experience a couple minutes of semi-darkness and silence. At the same time, I had my television tuned to … Continue reading
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