Category Archives: Inspiration

FAILURE FACE

I’ve always had a special place in my heart for Charlie Brown.  He is the ultimate failure – according to Lucy, who of course knows everything.  The reason I like Charlie so much is that he reminds me of me.  … Continue reading

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REMEMBER

Originally posted by atimetoshare.me  5/21/2015 It may have begun somewhere in the 1970s.  We were winding down a seemingly endless war in Viet Nam.  Women fought for equal rights.  Segregation was still an issue.  We had a national scandal and saw a … Continue reading

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SAD MOTHER’S DAY?

Soon we’ll be observing a day honoring mothers.  Let’s not forget those who have lost children and pray that this day will also honor them for their gift of life.  These are the ones who don’t find much joy in … Continue reading

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WHICH ONE ARE YOU?

A stereotype is defined as an over-simplified or standardized conception of a culture, profession or group.  How often do we categorize people?  For example, everyone knows that cops and donuts go together – right?  The Italian people are all members of the Mafia.  … Continue reading

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WALLS CAME DOWN

For forty years, God led His children out of the bondage of slavery in Egypt.  He went before them as a pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night, allowing them to travel both day … Continue reading

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BEGIN AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN …

“For a true writer, each book should be a new beginning where he tries again for something that is beyond attainment. He should always try for something that has never been done or that others have tried and failed. Then … Continue reading

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CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – THOMAS, THE DOUBTER

Thomas was the doubter.  He wasn’t always sure of what Jesus’ mission was.  He had to see for himself, the wounds Jesus sustained in order to be convinced it was really Him.  We all have doubts from time to time.  … Continue reading

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BE A CLOWN

“If by chance some day you’re not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I’ve said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose as your … Continue reading

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ON BEING A GRANDMA

I remember having grandparents that were a very important part of my upbringing even though they were not in my life every day. One of those grandmothers was a typical farmer’s wife with 8 children. She made sure that fresh … Continue reading

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CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – ROMAN CENTURION

He was a man around the same age as the one hanging on the center cross.  This soldier was a leader of men.  He’d come by his position through the ranks, after several years serving in the military.  The requirements to become an … Continue reading

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICK!

“I live in sin, to kill myself I live; no longer my life my own, but sin’s; my good is given to me by heaven, my evil by myself, by my free will, of which I am deprived.”   Michelangelo On … Continue reading

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STALLED

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Gentle waves lap up against the base of this bastion, It seems to be going nowhere – stuck, Sun blazes down upon it, Rain beats against it, Cold and snow integrate into … Continue reading

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MORNING

Originally posted one year ago today. ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Job 38:12-13 “Have you commanded the morning since your days began, and caused the dawn to know its place, that it might take hold of the ends of the … Continue reading

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THE PERFECT CHILD

As parents, it’s our greatest desire to raise the perfect child, but in a sin filled world it’s next to impossible.  That, and the fact that even the most innocent looking children are born into this world already tarnished with … Continue reading

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START FRESH

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I blame you, You blame someone else, They blame another, The web becomes entangled, And eventually it comes back to me, Maybe it would save a lot of time and trouble, … Continue reading

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FACEBOOK TEST

Every once in a while I take one of those Facebook tests.  Today I came upon one that is suppose to be a quote which will define your life in the coming year.  Of course we can’t determine our future.  … Continue reading

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LIKE A DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Last night as we drove home from the country, I half expected to have a deer jump out into the darkened roads.  The sun goes down much earlier now and deer have been known … Continue reading

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PURE LOVE

When we give something of ourselves to benefit others, God tells us to do it with a loving heart. If there is any malice in the doing or giving, we aren’t doing it His way. His love is an example … Continue reading

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POKIE WHO?

I guess diversion is good once in a while.  We all need a little change from the fast pace of life.  We often become so involved in the rat race that we forget why we’re in it.  We run around like ants … Continue reading

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CHAPTER SEVEN

Here I am in the seventh stage of life – the final years – the golden days of living – the days when aches and pains are commonplace and getting out of bed is an accomplishment of ginormous proportions In … Continue reading

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