Category Archives: Jesus
ONE WEEK CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING
Last Friday we meditated over the crucified Son of God as His arms stretched painfully upon a cross. His human life was being sucked from Him with the burden of our sins weighing heavily on His back. His final breath … Continue reading
FEAR OF HIGHS AND LOWS
We’ve just come down from a high emotional season of the Passion of Christ. Yesterday we rejoiced that our bruised, smitten, tortured and dead Savior has overcome the grave and risen from death. Our joyful Halleluiahs were raised in song … Continue reading
CHOICE & CONSEQUENCES
Every day we’re faced with choices. When you think about it, most things we do are based on our choices, but we often fail to look ahead to the consequences. If Jesus, the man, had a choice in the matter … Continue reading
HE THIRSTED
(A fictional story of what might have happened on that original Good Friday. Many were moved by crucifixion of Jesus. Many came to follow Him. Many prophesies were fulfilled. The truth of the story is that He lived a human … Continue reading
THE EMPTY CROSS . . .
THE EMPTY CROSS – Sculpture prototype by Paul Boecher The photo accompanying this post is of a cross that hangs in our home. It was originally designed to appear at the front of a church. The cross is empty, but … Continue reading
DROPS OF BLOOD
“And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” Luke 22:44 ESV When Jesus entered the Garden of Gethsemane, His mind was on one thing only – … Continue reading
THE MOUNT OF OLIVES
It’s located just outside the city of Jerusalem. The garden below was a designated cemetery for the Jewish people. Many of them are buried there. Jesus seemed to find solace in that place. He spent much of his time talking … Continue reading
AN INCREDIBLE WEEK
It was the most incredible week. The city of Jerusalem was filled to capacity and beyond. People had come from all over the country to celebrate the Passover. Jesus entered the city gates on the back of a donkey to … Continue reading
MY LORD AND KING
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER You are my Lord and King. Without you I am lost.My praise to you I bring, for paying the great cost.You died upon the cross to save a wretch like me.You suffered pain and … Continue reading
ON THE BACK OF A DONKEY
Before His birth, Jesus traveled on the back of a donkey. He was safely protected from the bumps and crevices on the rugged road. Tucked away in His mother’s womb, it wouldn’t be long and He’d be born to set … Continue reading
DATELINE – MARCH 31
March 3`1st usually indicates the end of winter in my town, but this year, winter has decided to hang on indefinitely. Another winter storm is approaching with the possibility of 5″ to 8″ of new snow. We sort of get … Continue reading
DEVIL’S ADVOCATE
What was going on in his mind? A follower of Jesus for three years – keeper of the treasury – trusted disciple – led by the devil himself to betray the One and only Son of God. How could he? … Continue reading
UP A TREE
He was the chief tax collector of Jericho. He was also a descendant of Abraham. His own people despised him because tax collectors were considered corrupt as well as traitors to their own people. Zacchaeus was also short – very … Continue reading
WHAT IS MY VALUE?
According to US Government statistics, the average monetary value of a human life is ten million dollars. If you factor in inflation, you can kick that up another million or two. How do “they” come up with this number? It … Continue reading
PROPHECY FULFILLED . . .
There was no question as to who Jesus was. He fulfilled every prophecy ever written about Him. He spoke with authority, He did miracles, He left His home in Heaven and took on the form of man, He died on … Continue reading
WILDERNESS TIME . . .
Some of the most important events in the Bible take place in the desert. Moses led the nation of Israel through a desert wilderness for 40 years. Abraham sent Hagar and her son into the wilderness with hardly enough food … Continue reading
ASHES, ASHES . . . WE ALL FALL DOWN
Then Job answered the Lord and said:“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for … Continue reading
AS YOU WISH . . .
Most little girls dream of being a princess. They hope that someone will rescue her from all her trouble and sadness – someone who will wrap his arms around her and protect, love and honor her. As we grow older, … Continue reading
FOR GOD SO LOVES YOU . . .
I love you with all my heart! I’d do anything for you! You are the most important person in my life! These are phrases that will be written or said today as we honor those we love. Shouldn’t every day … Continue reading
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