Category Archives: Inspiration

NATIONAL FRUITCAKE TOSS DAY

That poor old fruitcake has been sitting in a box for over a month now. You can’t bear to throw it away, because someone has put a lot of effort into making it.  Today is your chance. Where else, but in America, … Continue reading

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MOVE ON

To many, New Year’s Eve is a time for a do-over.  We all have things we want to change or make better in the future.  In fact, every day should really be considered an opportunity to begin fresh. Why wait until … Continue reading

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OUT OF THE DARKNESS

Through the cobwebs of existence – through the darkness of our strife – Through the dankness of our sinfulness, through the wickedness of life Through the deepest, darkest pits of hell and the helplessness we feel – Comes a single … Continue reading

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REGRETS

The song, “My Way,” made famous by Frank Sinatra, became a huge success and was a statement of what his life was all about.  It started out, “Regrets, I’ve had a few …”  OK, a few maybe, but I doubt it.  … Continue reading

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PASSING THE BUCK

I blame you, You blame someone else, They blame another and eventually it comes back to me. Maybe it would save a lot of time and trouble If I took responsibility in the first place. KATHY BOECHER

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Ten New Year’s Resolutions

So …. Three days until you and I will change the way we live. We will begin another diet – cut down on using electronic devices – spend more quality time with spouse or children – cut out some addictive … Continue reading

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VALUE EACH DAY

Soon the year will be ending and we’ll be thinking of things that we’d like to change next year.  S0me of us have issues with our weight and want to get back into shape – some have habits that have … Continue reading

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We are a Christian nation

During the nine months since starting this blog I have found an amazing group of fellow believers in Jesus, Christ our Savior. It warms my heart to know that there are so many Christians out there. Somehow the media has … Continue reading

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

When it comes to naming a new baby, many things are taken into consideration.  I remember being asked about my daughter Joy’s name some years ago.  The person wondered if we waited for a while to name her because she … Continue reading

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DO NOT BE AFRAID!

How many times have we told this to our children?  How many times have we been told to reach out to someone other than ourselves when things are tough?  Life isn’t easy. We face all kinds or trouble from the … Continue reading

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SWEET JESUS

You came to a world filled with darkness and sin. You loved us devoutly without and within. Your love conquered all through a child meek and small, Sweet Jesus, Your Son came and died for us all. You took away sadness … Continue reading

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THE TREE OF LIFE

In the Garden of Eden You planted two trees, with fruit so divine and sweet. One was given for eating, the other not so, but temptation would soon defeat. Man had fallen from grandeur to deepest despair, He needed redemption … Continue reading

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CURTAIN UP!

The curtain now is rising on the greatest story told. Of how the Son of God would come, by prophets once of old. The true and perfect story of God’s love for everyone, Is wrapped in swaddling clothes and is … Continue reading

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THE AUDIENCE

One of the things young actors learn about performing is the importance of an audience. In live theater you never know what kind of response you’ll get until it happens and each time it’s performed the audience reaction can be different. … Continue reading

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LIGHTS UP!

Originally posted on 12/17/14 by atimetoshare.me by Kathy Boecher The other night we went out into the darkness of the country for a Christmas party and was reminded of just how dark the night can be.  There was also a blanket of … Continue reading

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MY TREASURE

The prophet said it plainly. The Son of God would come To be the perfect sacrifice for each and every one. The words have been fulfilled. The Lamb of God was slain; Our sins have all been washed away and … Continue reading

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MY AGE WON’T GET ME DOWN

As my old body tells me that it’s time to settle down, I wonder of the time that’s left to me. That even though my zest is gone, my eyes and ears are dim,  my aches and pains will never … Continue reading

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COME, LORD JESUS

It seems we wait forever, for things we want right now, It is our chief endeavor as through each day we plow. Our hearts are disappointed when things don’t go our way, but God’s own Son anointed, made sure our debt to … Continue reading

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SIMEON

Some folks forget that Jesus was a Jew.  His mom and step dad were both from the lineage of King David, so they were steeped in Jewish tradition and law .  It was the custom for a male child to be circumcised and … Continue reading

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THE PROTAGONIST

  He was like any ordinary little boy born with ten fingers and toes.  To His mother, more than a miracle – to His dad, a stepson who would definitely follow in His Father’s footsteps.  To the shepherds He was … Continue reading

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