Category Archives: God
ONE NATION UNDER GOD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Tomorrow is the actual birthday of the United States of America. I wrote this poem a few years ago and am pairing it with one of Paul’s beautiful landscapes of a location … Continue reading
JUST ANOTHER BIRTHDAY . . .
What if the life expectancy of a nation depended on smooth sailing – no problems – loss of respect or resources – a lack of patriotism? Having recently celebrated 84 years of my own life, I realize a whole bunch … Continue reading
ON THE WATERFRONT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The colors of summer are abundantly showing themselves. Yellows, reds, shades of purple, blue and white dance through the garden. Sprinkles of light promenade across fresh lakes and rivers, creating ripples in … Continue reading
COMPLETE DARKNESS . . .
His hand reached for the oil lamp in the blackness. He was enveloped in the deepest darkness he had ever experienced. He strained to see even a tiny glimpse of light – just a faint whisper – nothing. He groped, … Continue reading
PARENTING FACTS . . .
We’ve just celebrated fathers and only a month ago we honored moms. Today, I’d like to talk about the effect parents have on their children. What we do – our kids will imitate. This may be the beginning of learning … Continue reading
WHAT MAKES A MASTERPIECE?
“If in my youth I had realized that the sustaining splendour of beauty of with which I was in love would one day flood back into my heart, there to ignite a flame that would torture me without end, how … Continue reading
CAMPING VACATIONS . . .
When we were a young married couple with two children, our vacations always included some adventurous place which would take us as far away from home as possible without breaking the bank. Usually that meant some campground in the Northwoods … Continue reading
COME, HOLY SPIRIT . . .
It’s hard to envision what happened on that first Pentecost day. It had been seven weeks since Jesus rose from a dreadful death to a new, perfect, living body. The disciples had begun spreading the news about this miracle which … Continue reading
IN FLANDER’S FIELD . . .
ART BY KATHY BOECHER – POETRY BY JOHN MCRAE (1872-1918) In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place: and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are … Continue reading
CATCH OF THE DAY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s the beginning of a long weekend of welcoming summer. Docks will be put into the lake. Boats restored and buffed up for the coming season. The grill will be lit, and … Continue reading
WHAT IF?
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply erase the events of the past? We can face life with all kinds of question marks or we can have faith that whatever we do will be guided by the creator of … Continue reading
THE SKY IS FALLING . . .
So, today is National Chicken Little Awareness Day. How will you celebrate? If we were to focus too much on the events in the news, it wouldn’t take long for any of us to need treatment for depression. Our world … Continue reading
THE OUTDOOR ARTIST . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© This painting shows the majesty of springtime. Even in the darkness of dawn’s early light, there is beauty to be found. God’s attention is awake at all hours. Whenever we … Continue reading
ANOTHER LONG WEEKEND . . .
Today has been set aside for us to honor all the presidents that have served this country since its inception. I couldn’t resist the image I’ve chosen for this post. The role of President of the United States has often … Continue reading
GOD’S HANDIWORK . . .
The book of Job is filled with tragedy, death, loss, desperation, fear and finally restoration. This is an amazing discourse between the protagonist, Job and his “friends” after he experiences the loss of almost everything in his life. I love … Continue reading
SATURDAY REFLECTIONS . . .
I became a mom when I turned 24. I was blessed to experience the same feelings two more times. Parenting has taught me so many lessons about things I thought I knew when I was that age. How to forgive … Continue reading
HIS WORD IS TRUTH . . .
Those of us who call ourselves writers, cannot compete with the oldest book in time. There is nothing like it. It’s the inspired Word of the One who created time and eternity. It’s His Spirit being penned by human hands. … Continue reading
DARKENED SUN BEAMS . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER In this watercolor painting by Paul, you can see the use of various sizes and shapes of brushes which he used to create lines, surfaces, contrast and rays of light. With very … Continue reading
POWER OF PRAYER . . .
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 ESV As our world continues to grow and the sense of community is lost to the busyness of every day, we may forget to pray … Continue reading
DAY 6 OF JANUARY, 2026
Five years ago (January 6, 2021) as the COVID19 Pandemic continued to rage, we were witness to the storming of the U.S. Capitol building by protestors who had been attending a rally. Five years later, the shock of that day … Continue reading
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