Category Archives: Jesus

RACHEL, THE WEDDING PLANNER . . .

Posted on February 17, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

The young couple had just finished the ritual of marriage. Weddings in Cana were nothing to sneeze at. The party could last for seven days or more, so this could mean considerable expense for the family. It was a social … Continue reading →

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MAHALA, THE LEPER – OUTCAST . . .

Posted on February 16, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

I was only a young man when the dreaded disease began to take over my body. Prior to that horrible time in my life, I had been strong and healthy. People looked up to me. I was honored by many … Continue reading →

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THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH . . .

Posted on February 11, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

DAMIEN – THE BLACKSMITH I’m a Roman citizen. Roman soldiers were a commonplace on our streets. Even those of us who were considered part of the infrastructure of the city, were enslaved in a manner of speaking. The Romans taxed … Continue reading →

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WITNESS FROM 18 YEARS BEFORE

Posted on February 10, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

REUBEN – PURVEYOR OF FINE LINEN Every year at the time of the Passover, we merchants could count on making a good portion of our yearly income. People from all over the country would arrive in droves to make their … Continue reading →

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SECONDHAND WITNESS – CALEB

Posted on February 9, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

My home is near the small town of Bethlehem. It is noted for the many sheep that roam across the land in search of greener pastures. The life of a shepherd might be considered by some as one of the … Continue reading →

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A WITNESS . . . NATHANIAL

Posted on February 8, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

This a fictional series of stories, based on the history of the Bible along with historical writings about the time when Jesus walked on the earth. These characters represent the melting pot of people who made their living in various … Continue reading →

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THE YEARS IN BETWEEN . . .

Posted on February 7, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The season of Lent will soon be upon us, with the celebration of Ash Wednesday on February 18th. The word “Lent,” is derived from an old English word “Lencten,” which pertains to … Continue reading →

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THE LITTLE BOY SHE CARRIED . . .

Posted on February 6, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

(FROM MARY’S POINT OF V IEW) We made the arduous trip to Jerusalem each year for the Passover celebration. Our family with many other relatives formed a caravan of sorts and traveled over rough terrain to pay homage to our … Continue reading →

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DIGGING UP THE PAST . . .

Posted on January 30, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

I planned on writing about archaeology today but stumbled upon this cartoon and couldn’t resist changing my thinking a little. A fake nose and glasses have always been a trigger for me to laugh. I’ve used them in various productions … Continue reading →

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JESUS, OUR SHEPHERD . . .

Posted on January 4, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There’s still a lot of art to go through before I’ve completed the task. My grandchildren will help me catalogue everything and eventually will inherit much of the work. Paul felt it … Continue reading →

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THE END OR JUST THE BEGINNING?

Posted on December 26, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER All the excitement has come to an end – or has it. Christmas has passed – the lights will remain for another week or so. Using those gift cards and spending more … Continue reading →

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE . . .

Posted on December 24, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Waiting can be so hard. We plan, we ponder, we wonder, we seek, we anticipate with longing the coming of the Savior, the Messiah, the King of Kings. He came many years ago … Continue reading →

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THE WAITING IS ALMOST DONE . . .

Posted on December 21, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© An early morning ride up into the mountains, Releases every ounce of tension in your soul and body, The light caresses each tree and bounces across the hills, The wind gently breathes … Continue reading →

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CAN WE BECOME STUCK IN TRADITION?

Posted on December 20, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When an artist does a sketch, it’s usually a forerunner of a future painting. The painter sometimes needs to take a photograph without using a camera. These sketches aren’t finished art, … Continue reading →

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WILL IT BE A BLUE CHRISTMAS?

Posted on December 18, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There is something about this time of the year that stirs our emotions to the hilt. I know everyone grieves differently. Sometimes we’d prefer not to talk about our sadness or … Continue reading →

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THE YOUNG & RESTLESS SHEPHERDS . . .

Posted on December 16, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

I had the opportunity to write and direct parts of the Christmas story with a few additional characters several years ago. The play was rehearsed for six one hour after-school drama classes. The group consisted of five rambunctious young shepherds, … Continue reading →

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A LETTER FROM JESUS TO MARY . . .

Posted on December 16, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Today’s painting was actually done at the end of autumn, when trees were almost completely empty of foliage. It’s a peek through a barren forest. The focal point is a distant, not yet frozen … Continue reading →

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WINTER WARMTH . . .

Posted on December 15, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Living in a house built in the late 1800s creates special attention when the temperatures dip into single digits. There are three sources of heat in this sweet little farmhouse. A … Continue reading →

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THROUGH THE DARKNESS . . .

Posted on December 13, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Snow has become the norm in our area. Now we’re experiencing below zero temperatures. This part of winter is one that I don’t really prefer but living in the Midwest all my … Continue reading →

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AND A CHILD WILL LEAD THEM . . .

Posted on December 11, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

Original art & Poetry by Paul T. Boecher & Kathy Boecher© This pencil sketch was done in 2010 by Paul somewhere in the mountains. As I look at the detail in this drawing not only do I see Paul’s craftsmanship … Continue reading →

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