Category Archives: freedom

THANKFUL FOR VETERANS . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today is the 11th day of the 11th month – and on the 11th hour of that day in 1918 when the armistice with Germany was signed, ending World War I. A … Continue reading

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THE COST OF FREEDOM. . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The painting you see today was taken from one of Paul’s sketch books. He did these quick paintings as reference for a larger finished canvas which would be created later. The magnificnt … Continue reading

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GOD BLESS OUR NATIVE LAND . . .

Independence – a word that indicates freedom from the oppression of a government or from serving others. It indicates our ability to be self-reliant. This week we celebrate our country’s independence as presented in our founder’s words seeking independence from … Continue reading

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THE COST OF FREEDOM

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER © What is the price of liberty? Where lies the victor’s prize?Is it in bodies laying still, beneath the cold, dark skies?The cost to win our freedom cannot be seen in life,But in the brave … Continue reading

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ONE NATION UNDER GOD . . .

I realize the fourth of July doesn’t come around until next Tuesday, but this is holiday that holds the key to the foundation of our country. In just over two hundred years, we might not recognize the America of 1776. … Continue reading

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ARE WE A CHRISTIAN NATION?

A few years back, our then president made a statement that enraged many. He said that America was no longer a Christian nation. Since I’m a Christian, I felt a little miffed by the thought that we were no longer … Continue reading

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THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK

“Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.”    Plato I may regret writing this post.  I may say something that will be misinterpreted or come off as holier than thou.  I may appear pompous … Continue reading

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CAMELOT

“Like the Arthurian years at Camelot, the Sixties constituted a breakthrough, a fleeting moment of glory, a time when a significant little chunk of humanity briefly realised its moral potential and flirted with its neurological destiny, a collective spiritual awakening … Continue reading

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A WOMAN OF VIRTUE

When the Feminist Movement got underway in the 60’s, women applauded the rights they demanded.  They burned their bras in protest.  They shed all evidence of the things they felt were binding them or holding them back.  Their cry for equality … Continue reading

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YOUNG HEROES

This week has been focused on a controversial election, protests, transfer of power and other things that annoy and agitate many.  Some can’t accept the results.  Some say, let it go.  Some are angry, some violent, some are being paid to encourage … Continue reading

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YIKES! ANOTHER KATHY RANT

The internet is amazing tool.  You can find information in the blink of an eye.  You can spend hours absorbing information and drawing your own conclusions . It also has  a dark side – when a news item can be blown … Continue reading

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SPIRIT

You were there when the mountains were carved, when life exploded, When rivers were formed and when man was created from the dust. You fill men with courage, honor, conscience, love, peace, endurance, faith, You danced upon the heads of … Continue reading

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TAKE HIS HAND

His hands are open to the world.  He reaches out to heal.He touches and His will is done.  He knows just how we feel.He took on human flesh to be the perfect sacrifice – The pure and spotless Lamb of God … Continue reading

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TAKE MY HEART

My heart Is stained with darkness. There is no good in me. I don’t deserve God’s forgiveness, but still, He loves me. I continue to turn my back on Him, but He won’t leave me. I put my trust in … Continue reading

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LORD, HEAR MY PRAYER,

Words sometimes flow from my mouth like a gushing river. Will I never learn that some of them might put someone on the defensive – Or hurt feelings, or confuse or antagonize? God please help me to think before I … Continue reading

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FREEDOM!

Today we honor the man, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the work he accomplished in the 1960’s.   I remember viewing his “I have a dream” speech on television as a young woman. I especially recall his words about looking forward rather … Continue reading

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