Category Archives: eternal life

GOD’S POINT OF VIEW

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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HEAR THE WORD OF THE LORD

Since today is Throwback Thursday, I thought I’d share an old post from 08-24-15. This story from the Bible has always amazed me. To imagine bones coming back to life creates visions of Stephen Spielberg’s creative mind. It seems an … Continue reading

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BEACHED

Cool, refreshing waters wash up on an empty, tranquil beach, The final days of summer have washed over us and we are spent, Our days pass so quickly as we grow old – or not at all, Time escapes and … Continue reading

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EASTER MEMORIES

I recall the times when we would get all dolled up for Easter. Even the term, “dolled up,” is kind of telling. We put on our best. We wore brand, new clothes, shoes, hats, gloves and other adornments to celebrate … Continue reading

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HOW DO WE SHOW COMPASSION?

Upon the stage of every day, the cast is set in stone. God uses each and every one, to lead us to His throne. He calls upon the villain and the understudy too. To fill the roles He’s planned for … Continue reading

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STORIES OF LIVING

Bill sure knew what he was talking about when he penned these words.  Our lives are a series of stories which we act out every day. We have the comedies, which I tend to fall victim to.  There are the … Continue reading

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GOD IS OUR ROCK

We’ve been witness to God’s magnificent creation this week, as we’ve traveled from Minnesota through three states to reach South Carolina.  Both of us have been showing our age, as knees and hips ache and refuse to move as they should.  … Continue reading

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THE LOSS OF A CHILD

My maternal grandmother was one with a true pioneer spirit.  All that she did in life was done with gusto as well as perseverance.  She, along with my grandfather, raised 8 children, built a dairy farm, tended the chickens, baked fresh … Continue reading

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SPRING©

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Droplets blend together from remnants of ice and mountain snow, Trickling over rocky crevices, dancing together in a timeless waltz, Soon they meld into a cascade of raging energy as the dance becomes intense, … Continue reading

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FALLING LEAVES

The two huge silver maple trees in our backyard must be over a hundred years old.  Each fall, the leaves hang tightly to the branches for dear life.  They usually don’t drop until after the first snow.  This year has been an … Continue reading

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EMPTY CLOTHS, FULL HEARTS

John 20-6-7 “Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie,  And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by … Continue reading

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IN CHRIST ALONE

In Christ alone my hope is found,He is my light, my strength, my song;this Cornerstone, this solid Ground,firm through the fiercest drought and storm.What heights of love, what depths of peace,when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!My Comforter, my All … Continue reading

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He was so much more

He walked among the people, He told them of God’s love.He came to walk within our shoes, from heaven up above.His words were new to those He taught, He spoke of love unknown,How every single sacrifice would not for sin … Continue reading

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WHO KNEW?

I was just a young girl when my life was laid out for me.  A husband had been chosen.  We would soon be married and I could plan on having a family some day.  We would work hard for what … Continue reading

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