Category Archives: DAILY CHRISTIAN DEVOTION
A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
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
SEEDS SOWN
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
GOING HOME
(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
AND THE RAINS CAME
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
EVEN WHEN I’M OLD AND GREY
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
DEATH SHALL HAVE NO DOMINION
And death shall have no dominion. Dead man naked they shall be one With the man in the wind and the west moon; When their bones are picked clean and the clean bones gone, They shall have stars at elbow … Continue reading
LEAD ON
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
REMNANTS OF THE PAST
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A rusted pail, a broken wheel within a vacant field, A house that once was filled with love, the hands of time has stilled, These remnants of those days gone by, where bounty once did … Continue reading
EVERY DAY HEROES
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
GOOD GRIEF
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
THE SCOURGE
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
THANK YOU, JESUS
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
RANDOM THOUGHT – HIDING PLACE
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
SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET
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
THE STORM OF THE DECADE
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
A WONDERFUL LIFE
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
IS IT TIME FOR ANOTHER REFORMATION?
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
LIVE IN ME
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
INSPIRATION
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
THE NEXT STEP
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
