Category Archives: eternal life

BROKEN DOWN . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© With each birthday comes the realization that I am no longer a spring chicken. I have been able to get around pretty well, except for knees that have bent beyond … Continue reading

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BIRD ON A STUMP . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER 181 days have passed since Paul entered heaven. During these past days I’ve been sorting through his many pieces of art. Paul loved nature. In fact, I learned how to determine a … Continue reading

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JUST ANOTHER DAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Here’s another farmstead painting. I love the colors and detail. The fellow waving us in reminds me of Paul. He was friendly, inviting, welcoming, eager to talk, a man with stories galore … Continue reading

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ANOTHER DAY OLDER AND . . .

I’m on my last day of being 82. I never thought I’d be facing another birthday. In fact, I am amazed that I’m still alive. My years have been full of so many memories. Thankfully, I have a selective memory … Continue reading

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ONE LIFE LEAVES – NEW LIFE BEGINS

God’s plan for the circle of life remains intact. These three photos show how two grieving widows (My sister, Carol and me) embracing a new life of seven months. My first great grandson has warmed and comforted the hearts of … Continue reading

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WAVES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This piece of art was done as part of Paul’s re-enactment presentation as a frontier artist. An example of Northwest Coast Native art, we see a wild bird painted with waves of … Continue reading

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CELEBRATING PAUL . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today we celebrate the life of Paul Boecher – Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa – Entrepreneur – Business Man – Idea Man – Problem Solver – Art Teacher – Artist … Continue reading

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IF TREES COULD TALK . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Today might be a nice day for a drive or walk through a park. The sun is getting warmer and even a slight breeze would invigorate the soul. It seems we … Continue reading

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HE PROVIDES FOR EVERY LIVING THING

Each painting begins with an idea, a vision, observation, a location and inspiration. Paul’s sketch books were filled with quick drawings of things that would almost become finished pieces of art on their own. Like the writer keeps journals for … Continue reading

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UNDESERVED LOVE . . .

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THE LORD OF ALL . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Mountainous clouds enshroud a sky of black,Filled with tears from the Lord of all.He sees and He knows our tribulation.The depth of our sorrow is in His hands.There is nothing we can … Continue reading

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A RENDEZVOUS IN TIME . . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul T. Boecher always said he was born in the wrong century. His heart belonged to wilderness exploration and culture. His talent as an artist would’ve been perfect for the 1800 journeys … Continue reading

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EDEN

God made the first garden, He planted it with care,He breathed new life within it for all the world to share,The colors were so brilliant, and beauty blossomed forth,He cultivated carefully and gave each one great worth,When sin made its … Continue reading

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ALL ALONE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This planet’s not my home. I am an alien here. This place is just a hardened shell encasing sin and fear. The husk is hard to crack. There’s only one who can. … Continue reading

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SUMMER SURPRISES . . .

Every day is a bonus and I thank God for allowing me another opportunity to experience His glory in creation. The image I’ve included in my post comes from my garden. For almost three years our backyard garden was turned … Continue reading

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NOT OLDER – JUST BETTER – SERIOUSLY?

“70 is the new 50” was undoubtedly coined by someone in their 70s. Growing old means you are now one of those blue haired church ladies. It means you have achieved a lifetime of memories – good and bad. When … Continue reading

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THANK YOU, JESUS FOR ANOTHER YEAR

Just about a year ago, my husband underwent a biopsy on a mass that showed up in an MRI. The mass was in his chest and close to his heart. Before going under anesthetic, the anesthesiologist had a talk with … Continue reading

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WHY DO WE CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK?

Yesterday, we celebrated the final entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem. He was honored with shouts of “Hosanna,” as he rode in on a donkey. In a matter of days, the crowd would turn on Him and chant, “Crucify Him, crucify … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART 18

HANNAH – WEAVER OF HOMESPUN GARMENTS Psalm 22:18 “they divide my garments among them,    and for my clothing they cast lots.” My family has survived because our men are shepherds and the women spin the wool from the sheep to create … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE- PART 15

When we approach the final days of life, our mind tends to wonder what it was all for. We aren’t the same as we once were. We experience physical pain and have endured emotional loss along the way. Our spiritual … Continue reading

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