Category Archives: God

MORNING VISITOR . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This morning view of a peaceful forest, with a mighty white-tailed buck is fodder for another painting. The sketch is a mixture of colored pencils and watercolor. Paul’s happiest place was in … Continue reading

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WHO DO YOU TRUST?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Imagine waking up to this view. Paul preferred painting on location – maybe because of his past career in advertising. Those were the days of true imaginative creativity, when they would shoot … Continue reading

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NEVER SAY NEVER . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER When you look at others and how they’ve overcome their past, how does that make you feel? So many people feel unqualified or unfit to worship God. They may believe they are … Continue reading

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I STILL LOVE MY COUNTRY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “When government falls out of favor with those it governs it’s either time to re-elect new officials or get out of the country.” Mark Twain What exactly is patriotism?  I think it’s a natural feeling … Continue reading

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HE IS MY EVERYTHING . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© God is my everything. When I wake each morning, I thank Him for another day. He takes my hand and leads me through all the perils of life. He gives me … Continue reading

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HOT PURSUIT

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Days are filled with anxious moments, The darkness of night envelops and encases you in fear, Talk of terror in the world, Horror in our own streets, We often feel as … Continue reading

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A BRAVE NEW WORLD . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The Corps of Discovery traveled across the country to explore the newly acquired Louisianna Purchase and eventually to reach the Pacific Ocean. It was more than 200 years ago. Can you imagine … Continue reading

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SOUNDS OF THE CITY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The sounds of the city are many. Most of them created by means of transportation. Trains, carrying passengers or large box cars filled with goods going to market. The commuter trains that … Continue reading

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THE FATHER OF MY CHILDREN

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This has been a year of firsts for me and our family. The first missed birthday without him – Valentines Day – the coming of spring – Mother’s Day and so on. … Continue reading

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THE SOURCE OF ALL LIGHT . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The days are getting longer in case you haven’t noticed. The light reaches the end of the day at almost 9 PM in my part of the world. That gives us so … Continue reading

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LORD, YOU ARE MY ROCK . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 ESV One year, my husband gave me a … Continue reading

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I FELL ASLEEP COUNTING MY BLESSINGS . . .

I’m posting one more today, because yesterday was one of those days I simply have to share. My journey over the past few years has been one of many tests, many joys, a huge amount of memories and the loss … Continue reading

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JESUS MY KING

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our God is inconceivable in every aspect of life. He is the King of Creation, Lord of Lords, the One and only True God. His love is beyond our human comprehension. He … Continue reading

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GONE FISHIN’

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER (Examples of Paul’s free standing and relief carving of fish.) “Do not tell fish stories where the people know you; but particularly, don’t tell them where they know the fish.”  Mark Twain … Continue reading

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A LOVE NOTE . . .

Today I am foregoing the artwork and focusing on the artist. On December 7, 2011 Paul made an entry in one of his sketchbooks. You can see by reading the words how much he loved his Creator. He considered himself … Continue reading

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SERENITY SUNDAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This watercolor seems to melt the rocks right into the water below. Peace and serenity are like that too. The anxiety and depression which surrounds us on a daily basis can only … Continue reading

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GOD IS AWESOME . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The word, “awesome,” is rather over-used today. When we wish to express amazement, surprisingly stunning, miraculous are words that display this kind of feeling or outcome in our lives. To say you did an awesome job, … Continue reading

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GOD IS WORTHY OF PRAISE . . .

Thanksgiving is a special day assigned to give thanks for all our blessings. Maybe you don’t feel your life has dealt any your way. You might even wonder if God is real or if He was just made up to … Continue reading

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GOD IS FAITHFUL . . .

The word “faithful,” seems to have taken on a lot of different meanings over time. It can mean being steadfast or loyal. It may take on a different meaning when referred to as being true to your spouse or right … Continue reading

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GOD IS WISER . . .

Wisdom is a word used to describe someone who has gained understanding over a number of years, through the ups and downs of life, the experiences and the choices made – good or bad. It’s what we learn through these … Continue reading

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