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Category Archives: Faith
MAY 9TH, ASCENSION DAY . . .
Today, Christians all over the world celebrate the ascension of Jesus into His heavenly realm. Forty days after His resurrection and a time leading His followers to spread the word that He had conquered death, He ascended into heaven. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Jesus, Salvation
Tagged ascension day, encouragement, FAITH, false promises, forgiveness, God's promses, Heaven, idols, Inspiration, Jesus time on earth, Salvation, wisdom
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PROMISE OF SPRING
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Golden glow arises at dawn, kissing the trees awake, Brilliant tints inhabit the sky, shades for heaven they make, A ripple effect explodes there, shadows and light descend, The chill in the air refreshes, all sadness is … Continue reading
Posted in Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, Faith, Inspiration, seasons
Tagged Art & Poetry by Kathy Boecher©, broken hearts, depression & anxiety, FAITH, healing, Hope, life & death, promises, seasons, spring, trouble, wisdom
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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART TWELVE
In Jesus’ time, there was little regard for women. The traditions and laws of the Jews were extremely hard on them. Women were allowed to be in the Outer Court of the temple, so they could see and hear what … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Faith, Lent
Tagged characters of the passion, creative writing, everyday life in Jesus' time, fiction, Jesus, Lent, Messiah, righteousness, wisdom, women
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THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUMMER . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Since it’s Throw Back Thursday, I’ve opted for a rerun. The beat of a different drummer, the rhythm that forms its song, The ratta-tat-tat of the lonely drum, creating a deafening, mortal, gong, The march of weary, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anxiety, Faith, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, God, humor, Peace, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, war, wisdom, words
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HAPPY CURMUDGEON DAY . . .
The definition of the word, “curmudgeon,” can best be described in pictures rather than words, The Muppet’s grumpy fellows sitting in the balcony come to mind. I also think about Clint Eastwood telling those delinquent kids to get off his lawn. It also … Continue reading
Posted in aging, depression, Faith
Tagged AGING, compassion, curmudgeon, Emotions, encouragement, grumpy, helping others, Inspiration, Love, positive thoughts
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WE ALL NEED JESUS – PART THREE
When I turned 21, my world seemed perfect. I was going to be married within a year. All the arrangements had been made. My father kept asking how many people were going to attend and kept a tally up until the day … Continue reading
Posted in acting, Faith, wisdom
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encourgement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life, parenting, Patience, testimoy, trust, wisdom
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NO ROOM FOR JESUS?
The innkeeper is never mentioned in the Bible, but we can assume there was one since Luke says there was no room at the inn. If this were a theatrical production, we’d call on a minor character to add some dramatic … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Faith, Jesus
Tagged FAITH, Immanuel, Jesus, Love, LOVRE, MAKE WAY FOR THE KING, Nativity, Son of God, THE INNKEEPER, wisdom
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FEAR & ANGER CAN LEAD TO HATE
I watched a devotion from Time of Grace Ministry this morning that really made sense to me. It was about how grief can easily transfer into fear and fear into anger. We get angry when someone leaves us behind – … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, healing, Jesus
Tagged AGING, anger, Anxiety, cancer, death, Depression, drugs, Fear, God, grief, Hope, hopelessness, Jesus, loss, prayer, rage, rumors of war, steps of grief, understanding, wars, wisdom
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WE ARE ALL PILGRIMS
“I am a pilgrim in the world, but at home in my God. In the earth I wander, but in God I dwell in a quiet habitation.” Charles Spurgeon In 1621, in Plymouth colony, Massachusetts, two separate cultures came together … Continue reading
Posted in America, Faith, Thanksgiving
Tagged Blessings, FAITH, history, New Life, pilgrims, Sharing, suffering, thanksgiving, usa, wisdom
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WHAT DOES ABUNDANCE MEAN TO YOU?
Webster defines abundance as “the state or condition of having a copious quantity of something; plentifulness.” In other words it means a huge amount of material things or talents. From a Biblical standpoint, abundance may refer to having joy and … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, God's promises, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized
Tagged abundance, AGING, Blessings, bounty, gifts, God's plan, gratitude, Heaven, Hope, thanksgiving
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WAITING IN WAITING ROOMS – PART TWO
“but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles;they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Within the last week, we’ve found ourselves sitting in waiting rooms again. I … Continue reading
Posted in aging, cancer, Faith, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, cancer, conversation, encouragement, evangelizing, FAITH, gospel, Hope, Inspiration, Patience, Sharing, waiting, wisdom
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TO CELEBRATE THOSE IN HEAVEN
Today, the church celebrates those who have preceded us in heaven – the saints, as they are referred to. This includes all those who have passed away, believing that Jesus redeemed them and prepared a special home for them in … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Heaven
Tagged all saints day, death, encouragement, Eternal Life, FAITH, God, Heaven, Hope, Inspiration, paradise, Salvation, wisdom
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MONDAY MORNING SLEEP IN . . .
I am amazed by people who get up early in the morning, do a load of wash or two, make lunches for their kids, plan supper, go out for a quick run, take a shower, get their kids up and … Continue reading
Posted in acting, anxiety, cancer, Faith
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, burdens, cancer, death, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, Fear, Hope, Inspiration, trusting God, wisdom
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REFORMATION THOUGHTS
At the time of the Protestant Reformation, the Renaissance was creating many new ideas, machines that would further progress and the questioning of the reigning church of the time, the Roman Catholic Church stood with many reigning kings in various … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Faith, reformation
Tagged courage, crucifixion, FAITH, forgiveness, Grace, Jesus, justification, prostestants, reformation, resurrection, Salvation, Sin, truth, wisdom
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IN THE GLOAMING
PHOTOGRAPH BY PAUL BOECHER, POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Our days go swiftly, like an early morning dawn,They often pass so quickly, they pass and they are gone,We turn each page anticipating,We long for and are waiting,For time to take us … Continue reading
Posted in aging, cancer, Christian daiuly devotions, Faith, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, wisdom
Tagged AGING, cancer, clear view, death, eternity, fairy tales, FAITH, Jesus, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, reality, repentence, seasons, truth
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SINGING & DANCING IN THE RAIN
For some reason, I’ve become kind of hung up on old barns and beautiful autumn color lately. Maybe it’s because of our special drives this year. Maybe it’s because the character that abounds in those rugged buildings that have seen … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, anxiety, change, Faith
Tagged AGING, death, encouragement, FAITH, fears, God, God's consistency, Hope, Inspiration, rumors of wars, seasons, wars, wisdom
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THE FAITH TO LET GO
When someone tells you to walk by faith and not by sight, what does that mean? Even though faith is something intangible, it requires action. We can’t see faith – we can’t hear it – it isn’t something we respond … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, Faith, God
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, baptism, defeat, Depression, FAITH, Goals, God's plan, holy spirit, Letting Go, power, prayer, senses, sight, submission, surrender, trinity, trust, wisdom
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A LOOK BACK – A HUNDRED YEARS
As I start a new week, my mind shifts to the olden days. Now that I’m considered an antique, I think about those days a lot. Maybe you remember seeing a sampler like the one pictured above. I don’t know … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Faith, God's plans, wisdom
Tagged AGING, days of the week, encouragement, FAITH, God's plan, Inspiration, positive thoughts, possibilities, progress, tradition, wisdom
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THE STORY OF US – PART 8 – IN SICKNESS & HEALTH
1 Corinthians 13:4-7: Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but … Continue reading
Posted in aging, cancer, Faith, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, biography, cancer, death, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life, love story, Religion, wisdom
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