Category Archives: Christ’s passion
MISTY MORNING
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© With each passing mile we see, nestled in within the trees, Tiny reminders of homes which once were, Each building, suffering the wear of time, Peeling paint, Broken windows, Shattered dreams … Continue reading
PRAISE HIM
God is the Creator of all of things and certainly isn’t in need of our praise, but because of His great love for us, He definitely deserves our gratitude. Hosanna on the highest.
CARVED IN STONE
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© One of Paul’s favorite spots to pain – Yellowstone Falls – This is another new one. Raging ice turns into water, Crashing, Rolling over jagged rock, Bubbling and steaming, As it falls … Continue reading
CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – PONTIUS PILATE
Pontius Pilate played a pivotal role in the crucifixion of Jesus, even though he had no reason to declare him guilty. The evidence brought against this criminal had nothing to do with Roman law. The only possible reason Pilate could … Continue reading
CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – SIMON, THE LEPER
There is a lot said in the Bible about Leprosy. Today the disease is referred to as Hansen’s Disease and easily curable if caught soon enough. The laws concerning Leprosy are laid out in the book of Leviticus 13. The disease is thoroughly … Continue reading
CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – HEROD ANTIPAS
Having come from a long line of sociopaths, Herod Antipas relished in the shock and awe of his domain. The more outlandish the behavior, the better. Like his father, Herod, the Great, he was much a chip off the old … Continue reading
CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – ANNAS
At the time of Jesus’ unjust arrest, Annas was no longer the acting high priest of Judaea. He had originally been appointed by Quirinius for the position, when the Romans took over rule of the Jews. He served for ten … Continue reading
CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION STORY – JOHN, THE BAPTIST
This begins a series on the characters of the Passion of Christ for Lent An empty cradle sat collecting dust in the quiet home of an elderly couple. The woman prayed for many years to have children, but that hope … Continue reading
I GIVE UP?
Today thousands will be relinquishing their hold on something. Some will give up a favorite food, social media or do something to help others. Giving things up is good, but it isn’t going to get you one step closer to … Continue reading
BUILDING OUR FAITH
Faith is one of those words used to explain something that we can’t see. It’s putting our trust in something without having proof of its existence. But it’s so much more than that! To have faith, we must have confidence … Continue reading
HE WAS CHANGING THE WORLD
The crowds grew day by day. Soon there were so many, he had to go to the top of a mountain to speak to them. They waited eagerly and hung on every word he had to say. Many of those words … Continue reading
