Category Archives: Encouragement

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU . . .

Posted on May 4, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

In my attempt to find something fresh and new for each day of May, I happened across the above meme. I’m not a big Star Wars Fan, but the phrase May the force be with you, will always require the … Continue reading →

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A FIELD OF WEEDS . . .

Posted on May 2, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

Yesterday we went on our weekly road trip within 20 miles of our home. It’s always good for us to roam through the surrounding neighborhoods and burrows in search of God’s beautiful bounty of creation. Nothing takes your mind off … Continue reading →

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KNOWLEDGE +UNDERSTANDING = WISDOM

Posted on February 7, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

Job 28:28 “The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.” The hope of every human mind is to gain wisdom, We labor through our lives in search of it, We imagine that it will come … Continue reading →

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EARTHLY TREASURE

Posted on January 31, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© The broken-down feed mill stands firmly aside the riverbank, Like a noble guardian, staunchly surveying the water, Once filled with treasure of the harvested gold, It now stands as a tribute to its former glory, … Continue reading →

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FOOT IN MOUTH DISEASE

Posted on July 24, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I will be taking a week off, for scheduled appointments and a little time to regroup. My posts lately have been filled with too much “me” and my life, and I certainly don’t want this blog to become about me. … Continue reading →

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SUMMER PERCEPTIONS

Posted on June 25, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The earth rotates as God first set it in the sky, The winds are His, He controls whether we live or die, He carves the trees into skeletal versions of themselves, He releases His … Continue reading →

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LIGHT IN THE DARKEST HOUR

Posted on June 11, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A tender shepherd walked this earth with love within his touch,His words could calm the troubled sheep, His hands led them through much.He chased away the predators, He brought them safely home.He … Continue reading →

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FINAL EXAMS

Posted on May 9, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

This week many college and/or high school students will be taking final exams. I can relate to the pressure they’re under. I never liked taking tests. I would often wait until the last minute to cram every ounce of information … Continue reading →

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HOW DID YOUR WEEK STACK UP?

Posted on April 28, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I love these old dudes from the Muppets Show. They would sit in their private balcony and review whatever was being presented at the time. Of course, their reviews were always negative and left me thinking “Is this as good … Continue reading →

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ALL OTHER GROUND IS SINKING SAND

Posted on April 27, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

“And so rock bottom became a solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” J. K. Rowling We’ve all had those points in life, when we hit bottom.  Each day begins to fall apart and there’s nowhere to turn.  It’s … Continue reading →

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SPRING RAGE

Posted on April 15, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A mass of melting snow trickles gently over rocks and crevices, Weeping as the tears of God, Hemorrhaging from each pore within the granite, Shards of glasslike ice – intertwining, mingling, coexisting, Fraternizing, … Continue reading →

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TIME FOR A TIME OUT?

Posted on March 2, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Having spent the last three years in and out of isolation, most of us are not crazy about timeouts. If you’ve been recovering from a long illness, you don’t want to hear that you should relax and take it easy … Continue reading →

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GOD’S POINT OF VIEW

Posted on February 18, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

WATERCOLOR ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© When it seems that all is gone and the days stretch on too long, There is hope and consolation in God’s perfect preservation, He provides for every need, even when there’s naught to … Continue reading →

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THIS OLD HOUSE

Posted on February 4, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

WATERCOLOR ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A house is just a dwelling place, a place to sleep and eat, A set of rooms to roam about, to gather and to greet, Each filled with lath and plaster, with paint … Continue reading →

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ENCHANTING LIGHT

Posted on January 21, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER © A light streams through resistant clouds.  It brings a glimpse of heaven. As once in darkness bathed in shrouds, it’s filled with hope once given. The light came forth in darkness, so many … Continue reading →

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GENERATION GAPS?

Posted on October 19, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

So much has changed over time – or has it? I think the generation gaps we hear about are more like stepping-stones to building future generations. In my lifetime alone, I’ve seen technology change tremendously. I grew up with one … Continue reading →

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WHEN WILL THE RIDE END?

Posted on September 21, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Life is like a roller coaster sometimes, isn’t it? You reach peaks throughout your journey and suddenly find yourself in the pits. I feel a little like Forest Gump this morning. I never have liked roller coasters. In fact, the … Continue reading →

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THEATRICALIZING THURSDAY

Posted on September 15, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

My word for the day is “Theatricalizing.” This is what I do. I am a theatricalizer – or a Thespian – a playwright -a performer – an actor – and old to boot. This has been my chosen profession for … Continue reading →

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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Posted on September 6, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Well, it’s that time of year again. Time for parents to add to their credit card debt. Time for purchasing school supplies, backpacks, new clothes and shoes and the latest technology which will ensure your child’s success. All of this … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATING WORKERS

Posted on September 5, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

  “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.”    Genesis 2:15 Since the beginning of time, part of God’s plan was for his creatures to have a … Continue reading →

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