Category Archives: Faith

TROUBLE!

Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 7/06/14 Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true! In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, … Continue reading

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SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL

My dreams are often full of creativity and unusual thoughts which don’t usually manifest themselves in my daily life. Sometimes they become part of a play or story I’m writing. I had a whopper last night and I don’t think … Continue reading

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BY GRACE ALONE

Good works are a result of our love for Jesus, Christ and the work that He has done in us. If for one minute, we deceive ourselves into thinking that we have anything to do with our salvation, we are … Continue reading

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CARVED OF STONE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T.  & KATHY BOECHER© The tempestuous waters seeped up from the earth and gushed forth, The skies opened at the direction of God’s voice and poured upon a once rainless earth, Cutting a path of destruction – … Continue reading

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MY PRAYER FOR YOUR WEEK

Life can be but a mere whisper or it can also be a consuming fire. The way we approach it will define who we are and where we’re going. If we go through life without any focus, If we don’t … Continue reading

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WHAT IF?

What if you held the secret to a successful life hidden in your back pocket?  What if you possessed the cure for Cancer?  What if you knew the way to live forever, without pain, anxiety, depression, or fear? What if you … Continue reading

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BREAKING POINT

  The top things that cause us stress in life have to do with our environment, our relationships, our work and our social lives.  Each of these things should also be rewarding, but when you think about it, the most … Continue reading

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BE QUIET

This has been whirlwind of a week. A couple of things I had planned on doing were accomplished, but I was also faced with some things I had absolutely no control over. It got me thinking that no matter how … Continue reading

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HEAVY LOAD

Have you ever had days when you feel you just can’t carry another load?  Do you feel overwhelmed by the burdens you’ve laid upon yourself?  When Jesus invites us to come to Him for rest, He isn’t just talking about our … Continue reading

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OVERLOAD

This has been quite a week.  We’re in the midst of a garage sale, downsizing our living space, getting rid of a lot of unnecessary clutter in our life and looking forward to more organization in our lives.  Add to … Continue reading

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DAY BY DAY

There are days when we simply wonder if we will be able to make it through.  This hymn gives strength in those moments. 1 Day by day and with each passing moment, Strength I find to meet my trials here; … Continue reading

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SCURVY DOGS

Yesterday ended an eight week after school program of drama enrichment.  Nine kids ranging from 2nd to 4th grade showed off their acting skills to their classmates and parents.  Working with children has always been a blessing for me, but … Continue reading

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ARE YOU READY?

An open grave awaits the arrival of a new owner.  Pall bearers gently remove a casket from its temporary home and set it upon a waiting bier. After tears and prayers it will be lowered into the dark, freshly dug soil and eventually … Continue reading

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CORNER STORE

Original Art by Paul T. Boecher© Road trip – away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Tucked away in the bluffs along the river, a tiny town, Population unimpressive. Conveniences adequate, Traffic  minimal, Pace slow, Crime, practically non-existent, Still … Continue reading

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GOOD SHEPHERD

Yesterday we celebrated Good Shepherd Sunday in our church.  The image of Jesus as the shepherd of a wayward flock has always been of great comfort to me.  We used the 23rd Psalm as the focus of both of our mothers’ … Continue reading

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FREE FROM BONDAGE

Up until the middle 1950s, it was customary for prisoners to do things like repair buildings, build roads, or menial tasks like picking up roadside trash.  They were chained, so the work was even more difficult than it would normally be.  … Continue reading

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RANSACK THE SCRIPTURES

I think it’s so cool how different Bible passages can be useful in so many ways, especially when you are going through some kind of trial. Many years ago, when I was feeling useless and even hopeless, a dear friend … Continue reading

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ANSWERED PRAYERS

Sometimes it seems like God isn’t listening, even when our prayers are constant.  There are days when you don’t know what to pray for, because the world is in such a mess and it doesn’t seem that there’s any hope … Continue reading

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OUR TIME OF GRACE

When we take our first breath, we begin a time of grace. For nine months we’ve been safely tucked in our mom’s womb, protected by her body and sheltered from the ugliness of the world. When we emerge from the boundaries of … Continue reading

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THE GOOD WIFE

  Today I was going to write about Job’s exhortation accepting the bad things that happen along with the good.  When confronted by his wife to denounce God, he said, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. … Continue reading

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