Category Archives: repentance
FLAWED
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9 ESV We don’t know how long Adam and Eve walked through the Garden of Eden before sin entered their hearts. We do know that … Continue reading
SAYING YOU’RE SORRY, BUT NOT SHOWING IT
In 1970 Ali McGraw uttered the words, “Love means never having to say your sorry,” to Ryan O’Neal on her deathbed. I was a young woman at the time and the romance and sadness of the moment resonated with me. … 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
CASTING STONES
It’s fun to spin stones across a vast expanse of water. The stone skips a few times and then sinks. Sometimes they have a soft, smooth exterior – other times they’re rough and may even cut through skin. Stones have been … Continue reading
A TOUCH OF FAITH
“ Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment.” Matthew 9:22 Jesus spent the last three years of his young life, performing miracles, captivating audiences and achieving a following. He crossed … 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
COMPUNCTION JUNCTION
The word, “compunction,” isn’t one that we use in daily conversation, but it’s really a cool word. It’s a synonym for “Repentance.” This word originated from the Latin verb, “compungere,” meaning “prick sharply.” We all have a conscience, whether we … Continue reading
AN EMPTY CRADLE
An empty cradle sat in a hidden corner, collecting dust and cobwebs. It had gone unnoticed for several years. Early in their marriage, the couple had longed for a child. They waited and prayed, but it was not to be. At … Continue reading
BLAH, BLAH, BLAH!
Our house has been pretty free of the morning, noon and evening news for the past month or two. It’s been a refreshing change. There’s something about the news that puts us into a bad mood. There’s so much of … Continue reading
AROUND AND AROUND
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When I feel alone and troubled, By the cares of this world, I turn to You, When I think I can no longer endure, The jabs and punches of life, I … Continue reading
I’M SORRY!
Even through our heartache and failures, God peppers our lives with humor and joy. He spices up the mix by providing us with embarrassing situations which bring us off our pedestals. He shows us His love when He gives us … Continue reading
LIFE IN CHRIST – PEACE IN DEATH
The world is not the place for me. I long to be in heaven. When thoughts like that invade my mind, I need to be forgiven. God didn’t make me to want death. He chose me as His own. He … Continue reading
LOVE MEANS SAYING YOU’RE SORRY
Personal relationships should always be truthful, but an intimate relationship with God begins with laying all our sins at His feet. We should do this, not because He isn’t completely aware of our mistakes, but because He wants us to see our … Continue reading
DO OVER DAYS
Mondays are great do over days. We’ve been refreshed through worship and praise. We have a new week ahead of us – new challenges to face – dreams to fulfill. When we begin anew, we have to face the possibility … Continue reading
TAKE MY HEART
My heart Is stained with darkness. There is no good in me. I don’t deserve God’s forgiveness, but still, He loves me. I continue to turn my back on Him, but He won’t leave me. I put my trust in … Continue reading
PASSING THE BUCK
I blame you, You blame someone else, They blame another and eventually it comes back to me. Maybe it would save a lot of time and trouble If I took responsibility in the first place. KATHY BOECHER
IT’S NOT MY FAULT!
We have become a generation of blame gamers. Of course, blaming someone else for our actions isn’t new, but it seems to be making a huge comeback. I used to have a computer that would exclaim, “It’s not my fault” whenever … Continue reading
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