Category Archives: Faith
THE FAMILY BOND . . .
When I think of family, I think of happy times, anxious moments, days of stress and sometimes even anguish. Still there were times of hope and being sure that we were all tightly woven into a patchwork of threads that … Continue reading
WHEREIN GOD DWELLS . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© When fears and worries are so real, We sometimes wonder why we feel, The pangs of deep depression. The weight’s extreme – we lose all hope, Our hearts grow sad – for strength we … Continue reading
BACK TO SCHOOL DAZE . . .
If you haven’t purchased those back-to-school supplies by now, they will soon be replaced with Valentine’s Day cards. Of course, you may need to take out a loan to purchase all of them. When I was preparing my kids for … Continue reading
WHAT IS GOD’S PLAN FOR YOU?
If you feel that your role in life isn’t important – if you struggle daily with thoughts of failure – if you believe that whatever you do, it isn’t going to be enough – it’s time to put your confidence in … Continue reading
GOD’S PRESENCE . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I need to be wrapped in the protection of God’s holy wings. Each pinion gently lays over me – cuddling and nurturing. The softness and strength are overwhelming. He breathes His presence upon … Continue reading
AND THE WINNER IS . . .
The Olympic games of 2024 are finished. All the years, months, days and hours, devoted to a particular sport have paid off with the awarding of gold, silver and bronze medals. To be honest, I did not tune in this … Continue reading
ALL KINDS OF SEEDS . . .
WATERCOLOR ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A seed drops, It burrows and nestles into rich soil, It springs forth with new life, Fragile branches at first, Growing strong with each passing day, Expanding, stretching, embracing the sky, Reaching for … Continue reading
SAVE MY TEARS IN YOUR BOTTLE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Psalm 56:8 ESV “You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?” In ancient times, some 3000 years ago, mourners were known … Continue reading
SILVER & GOLD . . .
Since today is Thursday, I’ going to share a post I wrote a while ago. My maternal grandmother was the wife of a farmer – a woman with a true pioneer spirit. She often shared memories of her childhood in … Continue reading
FRUIT OF THE VINE
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© John 5:1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” I want to know you, Lord. I want to feel your arms around me, comforting, protecting, loving me. I long for … Continue reading
IT’S JUST A TEST . . .
This life is full of tests. So much depends on how we deal with them. I’ve always been one of those who sailed along comfortably and when things started to get choppy, I’d give up. Whether it was looking at … Continue reading
BATHED IN NEW LIFE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER (Painted at the roaring Vermillion at the mill in Hastings, MN – May 24, 2013.) Soon water will be falling from the sky in the form of refreshing rain. This gift from … Continue reading
MAY 21, 2011 – THE END OF THE WORLD
Way back, only 13 years ago on this day, a man named Harold Camping – a California preacher = proclaimed that the beginning of the end of the world would occur. As with this subject, it became the center of … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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