Category Archives: Poetry

MY QUIET PLACE

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Where is the quiet place that you are longing for? Is it in those empty times when waiting to do more? Can you find contentment in the solitude of living? Or does is come … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHTS – PATIENCE

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER After a long winter, we yearn for the warmth of summer.  In summer we long for the cool of winter.  When we wait patiently, everything comes in its due time.  Be patient and wait … Continue reading

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GUIDE MY WAY, LORD

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER©   With every passing day, I feel you close beside me. You watch each step I take, and perfectly you guide me. And when my feet should stray – when things get in my … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT – TRANSITION

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© We all go through times of transition throughout our lives.  Isn’t it good to know that we have the Creator of the Universe leading us to that new destination – beside us to support … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT – HIDING PLACE

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Psalm 32:7 “You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Sela!” What a blessing to know that God protects all His creatures with … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT – DEATH

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© “The Valley of the Shadow of Death” Deep within the darkness of death, there lies a golden light leading the way to eternity.  Even though terror lies all around, that light continues to shine.  … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT – NOSTALGIA

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© The ravages of winter have all but covered the once fertile fields of this beautiful, old barn, but life still exists within and without.  The memories emanating from my grandparent’s farm continue to remind … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Birds cannot fly unless they open their wings.  How much more are we capable of if we just try?  For the next 365 days we have that many chances to open our wings and fly.

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WINTER

Original Art “SNOW” by Paul T. Boecher© The sun sprinkles a handful of fairy dust upon clinging icicles. Each one hangs on for dear life hoping that tomorrow the thermometer allows them to dwindle a bit, but in reality that … Continue reading

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JUST A BABY BOY

He was just a little baby boy, but like no other one. He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son. People came to see the King and found Him in a place Unlike all other … Continue reading

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WHEN WE WERE YOUNG . . .

ART BY PAUL BOECHER “TIL WE MEET AGAIN” © Another day – another time.  We were young and the world seemed so exciting and new.  We found each other in this magic place so many years ago and our lives … Continue reading

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LONG WINTER

Trying to find the beauty in an endless winter is like looking at your reflection in a mirror and hoping to recapture your youth.. It seems that new life will never surface again. Everything is cold and dead. The green … Continue reading

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Arms Raised

Arms raised, reaching up to heaven. Pleading for forgiveness, Longing for deliverance. Eyes surveying heaven’s darkest recesses. Mind in turmoil, pain and agony. Out of the depths I cry to you, oh, Lord. Release me from the sin that clings … Continue reading

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Prophecy Fulfilled

The prophets had foretold it in ancient days gone by – How God made flesh would come to us and for our sins would die. A virgin would conceive Him, so God and man He’d be. In Bethlehem she bore … Continue reading

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WHITER THAN SNOW

Moon beams sift through pines on fallen snow. Light sufficient to find the way back home. A heavy load weighs on resistant ice below. Weight of the world upon that glistening dome. The tree of life stands firmly in its … Continue reading

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LORD OF THE HARVEST

How can I thank you, Lord, for all you’ve done for me? Your perfect love surrounds me and sets my spirit free. You’ve taken all my sins away. You cleanse my heart both night and day. I come without one … Continue reading

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Ready

The time is drawing near. Our battle soon is done. Our world no longer here, but with God’s only Son. So let us now prepare for pastures green and calm. Lift up our hearts in cheer and hold us in … Continue reading

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My Worth

I’ll never grow to comprehend the power of your love. You hold me fast. You treasure me. You guide me from above. There is no other love like yours. You fill my every need. You comfort and protect me. For … Continue reading

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Jesus Loves

The world is full of terrible frustrations. We find ourselves in painful situations. We often feel that life is wildly spinning. There is no answer and no winning. When hopes are dashed and dreams are smashed We struggle hard for … Continue reading

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The Veteran

He set out young and full of hope. His heart was filled with pride. He left the ones who loved him most. Said ,”I love you,” to his bride. He felt the sting of discipline. He ran until he fell. … Continue reading

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