Category Archives: DAILY CHRISTIAN DEVOTION

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A frail man, not more than thirty, huddles in the corner of a freight car to keep himself warm.  He nibbles on the remnants of a discarded sandwich from the trash at the local … Continue reading →

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SEEDS SOWN

Posted on November 20, 2017 by

  ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Colors of autumn –  scarlet, amber and gold, God’s palette enlivens the fields we behold, Each seed that was planted, its fruit has been sown, A bountiful harvest among dirt … Continue reading →

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GOING HOME

Posted on September 19, 2017 by

(This poem was written a year ago at this time.  We just made the offer on our new old house – a house that has brought us much joy in just a year.) A little house is all we need … Continue reading →

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AND THE RAINS CAME

Posted on August 29, 2017 by

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© READ GENESIS 9 FOR GOD’S COVENANT WITH NOAH The current devastation in Texas and the Gulf region has been said to be of historic proportions.  Never before has there been such destruction.  The … Continue reading →

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EVEN WHEN I’M OLD AND GREY

Posted on May 14, 2017 by

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©  “God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.  Now also when I am old and grey headed, O God, forsake me not; until … Continue reading →

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LEAD ON

Posted on January 22, 2017 by

Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 1/22/15 by Kathy Boecher My life is filled with twists and turns, with bumps along the path. A crooked road that’s filled with holes – reminders of God’s wrath. The way becomes corrupted with thorns and … Continue reading →

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EVERY DAY HEROES

Posted on September 2, 2016 by

Every day heroes are those who think about others rather than themselves. They are the moms and dads who make sure their children have a better life than they did. There are teachers who devote their lives to helping young minds … Continue reading →

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GOOD GRIEF

Posted on August 20, 2016 by

Poor, old Charlie Brown – never could cut a break. One of the world’s most favorite cartoon characters, created by Charles M. Schulz had a daily struggle with the same kinds of problems we often face. If it wasn’t being … Continue reading →

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THE SCOURGE

Posted on March 12, 2016 by

  39 lashes was the limit.  More than that would have probably caused death.  The object of lashing was to inflict severe pain and humiliation.  It was part of the ritual of crucifixion – a means to cause the criminal … Continue reading →

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THANK YOU, JESUS

Posted on March 12, 2016 by

  Original art by Paul T. Boecher© I had no gift to offer on the morning of His birth. My voice had no great songs to sing. The gifts I could give had no possible  worth? My words were not worthy to bring? … Continue reading →

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RANDOM THOUGHT – HIDING PLACE

Posted on February 20, 2016 by

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Psalm 32:7 “You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Sela!” What a blessing to know that God protects all His creatures with … Continue reading →

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SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET

Posted on January 14, 2016 by

Have you ever research your family tree? I had a great-great grandfather who fought in the Civil War. Another was a tailor and another built several churches in his state. Many were pioneers in the early history of America and came … Continue reading →

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THE STORM OF THE DECADE

Posted on January 2, 2016 by

Remnants of carved Jack-O-Lanterns hidden by a blanket of snow.  Little trick or treaters tucked into their beds as folks pushed shovels to stay ahead of the storm.  The blizzard of October 31, 1991 buried Minneapolis in more than 2 feet of fresh … Continue reading →

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A WONDERFUL LIFE

Posted on December 5, 2015 by

The movies and stories of the holiday season can fill your time with joy and peace, especially when it seems like the world is caving around you.  One of those special stories is “It’s a Wonderful Life.”  This is a … Continue reading →

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IS IT TIME FOR ANOTHER REFORMATION?

Posted on October 31, 2015 by

   Throughout history the world has managed to corrupt everything that comes from God’s Word, the Bible.  This distortion continues today when we hear how many churches have eliminated using the Law of God, because most folks don’t like being … Continue reading →

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LIVE IN ME

Posted on May 12, 2015 by

Before each nerve was sewn, or breath of life inspired, Before each muscle formed, or potter’s clay was fired, He knew me even then.  His hand was on my heart, He shaped me with His power.  With Him I’ll never … Continue reading →

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INSPIRATION

Posted on April 16, 2015 by

What started as an ember which seemed to be snuffed out, Was quickly revived by the breath of God. He whispered His true amazing grace to those who would believe. His Spirit fanned the dying beam and inspired it with … Continue reading →

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THE NEXT STEP

Posted on March 16, 2015 by

All those years  watching him grow from a tiny baby to a young man – seeing his character develop and his stature increase – the words I heard before his birth – the way he was during childhood – it was beginning to come together. … Continue reading →

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Happily Ever After

Posted on December 27, 2014 by

If every day held fairy tales and happily ever afters, Our lives would soon grow boring. We’d be hanging from the rafters. So God gives us all challenges through every single day To know that He’s beside us in each … Continue reading →

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WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS SAVIOR?

Posted on December 26, 2014 by

Another Christmas has come and gone.  Now what?  This holiday can cause one of the greatest let downs after it’s over or it can be the new beginning we’ve all longingly waited for. We still think we control our lives.  … Continue reading →

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