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FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
Mondays are kind of like the recurring Ground Hog Day movie. We go through life, thinking this is as good as it gets – go to bed and repeat the same from day to day. Mondays have a way of … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, fresh start, Monday, motivation, one day at a time
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GOD CAN MELT THE EARTH
Psalm 46:6 – “Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; – Bible Gateway. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall, he lifts his voice, the earth melts.“ What a picture! All around us there are wars and rumors of wars. People continue to … Continue reading
WHAT MATTERS IN LIFE?
When you’ve lived as long as I have you soon realize that things don’t last forever. In our many years of married life, we’ve gone through several couches, mattresses, appliances and countless sheets and towels that hung on until they … Continue reading
TELLING THE GOOD GUYS FROM THE BAD
The above is a comprehensive list of characteristics which define the antagonist of a story. I would assume that the good guy would be just the opposite of the bad guy. In the old days it was easy to tell … Continue reading
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Tagged God's Word, good and evil, protagonist/antagonist, words, writing
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6-8 INCHES OF NEW FALLEN SNOW – BLEH!
I guess we should have expected it. Last week’s little dusting of snowflakes was just a foreshadowing of what was to come. Yesterday, the white stuff, which we refer to in Minnesota as that horrible four letter word, starting falling … Continue reading
Posted in corona virus, Inspiration
Tagged COVID19, encouragement, FAITH, fears, possibilities
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CONTAINED
When we lived in the city, there were countless container cars, sitting idly in the rail yards. In fact, when not in use, they’d be stacked in piles of four or more, to await being pulled into use again. It was kind … Continue reading
OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNIN’
I’m a sucker for musical theatre. There’s nothing like someone bursting into song and dance for no particular reason. Music can ease some of the pain we face each day – whether it be physical or mental. Old Testament, David, … Continue reading
I MISS THE HUGS
It used to be that hugs were natural. Now we must be careful not to send the wrong message. Social distancing has made it impossible to show affection, to encourage or show concern with an embrace. We’ should be conscious … Continue reading
Posted in corona virus, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Tagged America, compassion, COVID19, hugs
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HOW HAS LIFE TURNED OUT FOR YOU?
There was a day when I wondered what my lot in life would be. I’ve often dreamed dreams which could be interpreted as bizarre, frightening and downright dark. There have been other dreams too. The ones that show a world … Continue reading
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Tagged confession, FAITH, forgiveness, repentance
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TURN IT OVER
There’s no doubt about it. We live in a crummy world. We can choose to make a difference, to change things, to sit around and fret about it, to hide ourselves from it or we can rid ourselves of the … Continue reading
DON’T MESS WITH MR. IN BETWEEN
It was 1945. I was only three years old and didn’t know much about war. I didn’t understand hate. I didn’t know what it was all about, but I did love the music of that time period. My parents both … Continue reading
ONE DAY AT A TIME
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” Corrie Ten Boom As each day passes, I have come to realize that every one of them is a blessing from above. Not because tomorrow will … Continue reading
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Tagged Day by Day, encouragement, FAITH, God's plan for our life
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WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN
The tales told in the past repeat themselves on a daily basis. The classic story of Romeo & Juliet has been retold in different ways, genres and locations. What is it about these plot lines that draw us in? The … Continue reading
PAINTING IDOLS
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This morning, John, the eclectic contrarian, spoke about television as being an idol in today’s society. It made me think of the ancients and their idols. I’m posting a few of the … Continue reading
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Tagged art & inspiration from the Boechers, Bible story - Esther, idols, Patience
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THE WORLD IN DARKNESS LAY
Can you imagine a world in complete darkness? It may seem that the haze covering our earth and intermingling with our thoughts, fears and dreams has shrouded our thinking and even our way of life. When God plagued Egypt in … Continue reading
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Tagged Anxiety, Fear, Hope, Jesus, light in darkness
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INHERITED STRENGTH
As I look back on my life I can see the influence of several strong women. My mother was a rock. She married the love of her life at the age of 18 and two years later I was born. … Continue reading
THE AGONY OF DE FEET!
I remember it well. I was nearing twenty. The twist was the dance of the day. A new band from across the pond was making its way to the US. I fell somewhere between Elvis and the Beatles and never lowered myself to swooning … Continue reading
THE GREAT I AM
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A few years ago, my husband Paul, was commissioned to paint a mural in the commons area of our church’s Christian Day School. The mural was the center piece of several … Continue reading
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Tagged art & inspiration from the Boechers, Bible, God, I AM
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PEACE IN THE STORMS
Up in the land of 10,000 lakes today, the skies are filling with an abundance of different kinds of clouds. It’s always quite interesting to see a storm come together, starting with layers of many clouds in shades of grey. … Continue reading
AM I LOSING IT?
Have you ever felt like you’re completely losing it? I know part of this has to do with the aging process, but I can recall days in my own childhood when I thought I was going a little crazy. There … Continue reading
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