Category Archives: Faith
RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY!
We’ve had our share of rain this past week in Lake Woebegone – or at least in the surrounding areas of Minnesota. As we pray that none of it seeps into our now “sold” house, nor into the one we … Continue reading
THE UGLY SIDE OF LIFE
Every day there is one shocking news story after another. We’re bombarded by tales of inhumanity murder, greed, lust, idolatry, treacherous acts of violence and hatred. Occasionally we’re treated to a “feel good” story, but it seems they’re few and … Continue reading
WHAT A FRIEND
Joseph M. Scriven penned these words 1855, but the still remain pertinent today. I have many friends who are facing difficulties in this world. Many I have never met, some are closer than actual family, and there are those who … Continue reading
IN THE DESERT
Being in the desert for 40 years had to be an incredible exercise in patience. Even though the Israelites had obtained their freedom from slavery, their condition during that desert time was a series of highs and lows. God had … Continue reading
QUIET TIME INTERRUPTED
Here i sit, yogurt smoothy in hand, trying to resurrect my quiet time with God. Writing this blog has become my time to spend in close communication with my Creator. Over the past few weeks we’ve been struggling with gigabytes, … Continue reading
JOIN THE CIRCUS
When I was a kid, I wanted to run away and join the circus – a place where all things glittered and everything seemed perfect. In the center of all of it was the ringmaster, shouting out the next event. … Continue reading
THE SWEAT OF YOUR BROW
If you go outdoors today for any reason, prepare to sweat. I believe part of the wages of sin is sweat and have in these later years been more prone to it. Today my husband, the artist, is completing a three day painting … Continue reading
LIFE IN CHRIST
I love the imagery of being grafted into Christ. It’s a beautiful picture of how, when we are brought to Jesus by the Holy Spirit, our broken, sinful bodies gain new life through Him. Grafting is a process whereby new life sprouts … Continue reading
FEAR NOT!
Fear is mentioned many times in the Bible. The phrase, “Do not be afraid” was spoken, when God’s angels announced the birth of the Savior to shepherds. The Psalms are loaded with references to fear in King David’s prayers. The … Continue reading
ALL THAT YOU CAN BE
Soon seasoned athletes will compete in another World Olympics. They’ve been training for this moment for years and are ready. They’ve prepared in advance for what lies ahead. They are motivated, driven, competitive, anxious, hopeful and even a little scared. As … Continue reading
A TIME FOR EVERYTHING
God’s timing is certainly not the same as ours. Our every day is pigeon holed into to-do lists, work, appointments, vacation time, workouts, meals and other activities. We like things to be organized and well planned – but we often forget that … Continue reading
MY WORLD
My week so far has hidden me from the outside world. First day of musical theater camp is complete and within that six hour time period, I could escape for a while from all the hub bub and bad news … Continue reading
REST IN THE LORD
Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” These words of Jesus have often prompted me to turn everything over to Him, but it seems like I should be doing … Continue reading
VIGILANTE JUSTICE
A vigilante is defined by Webster as a person who is not an officer of the law, who pursues and punishes a wrongdoer or criminal. In other words, someone who takes the law into his own hands. Society today has … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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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