Category Archives: Salvation

THE DEPTH OF SIN

Posted on June 29, 2019 by

A tangled snare begins quite small, but quickly grows either into a thing of beauty or it takes advantage of other living things to sustain itself. Beneath the surface it worms it’s way through the fertile soil and takes hold … Continue reading →

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THE PLANK IN MY EYE

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

As a follower of Christ it is not my job to judge others. I know that I am a sinner just like everyone else. My sin is as great as that of Jack the Ripper, a member of ISIS, Judas, … Continue reading →

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A MAN OF SORROWS

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.”         Isaiah 53:3 Why did God allow this to happen?  … Continue reading →

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JESUS, MY BROTHER

Posted on July 14, 2017 by

When we are in the throes of despair, When we think that all hope is gone, When our hearts feel empty and hopeless, That is when Jesus is the closest to us. He knows how we feel. He endured emotional … Continue reading →

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HE WILL RETURN IN GLORY

Posted on April 8, 2017 by

Jesus was carried in His mother’s body on a simple beast of burden – a donkey – only 33 years prior to His entry into Jerusalem.  He came into the world in humility and left it in the same way, but He … Continue reading →

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COME ON, SPRING!

Posted on April 8, 2017 by

Spring is having a hard time emerging in our part of the country, but there are signs that it won’t be much longer. Buds are ready to pop on the trees and little tulips and crocuses are peeking through the … Continue reading →

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THE HANDS OF MY SAVIOR

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

I often think about the hands that reached up to his mother from the manger. Those tiny, dimpled hands were perfectly formed by His Father before His birth. As He grew, those little boy hands undoubtedly got scuffed and bruised just like … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A STORY

Posted on February 14, 2017 by

MARY’S JOURNEY BY KATHY BOECHER He was a natural born story teller.  He came from a long line of them.  It was the way history was passed from generation to generation.  It was how the One true God of Israel … Continue reading →

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DIRT

Posted on October 11, 2016 by

I recall making mud pies, as a child.  What fun it was holding wet dirt and molding it into round shapes and covering them with colored sugar.  This feast for the dog was only made palatable because of the topping, and of … Continue reading →

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WASH ME CLEAN

Posted on October 5, 2016 by

“To love another person is to see the face of God.” Jean Valjean – “Les Miserables” A gentle constant rain has covered our city overnight.  Each drop washes away the dirt which has settled outside and over the house.  It … Continue reading →

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YOU GET WHAT YOU DESERVE

Posted on August 8, 2016 by

I had the opportunity to visit with old friends this weekend – friends that I had also worked with in melodrama theater several years ago.  Melodrama is the genre that’s completely black and white.  Good is good and evil is evil.  … Continue reading →

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ALL THAT YOU CAN BE

Posted on August 5, 2016 by

Soon seasoned athletes will compete in another World Olympics.  They’ve been training for this moment for years and are ready.  They’ve prepared in advance for what lies ahead.  They are motivated, driven, competitive, anxious, hopeful and even a little scared. As … Continue reading →

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SILVER & GOLD

Posted on July 18, 2016 by

I’ll be posting some older writings this week, because I am starting my weeklong Musical Theater Camp today.  I know I’ll need every bit of energy I can muster.  Thanks for your understanding.  In the meantime please pray for an … Continue reading →

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CASTING STONES

Posted on June 12, 2016 by

  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 … Continue reading →

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WEEDS

Posted on May 26, 2016 by

We have a huge hill in our front yard.  When we first moved into our house 24 years ago, we still possessed the vigor of youth.  Each week my husband would get out the lawn mower and tackle that hill.  … Continue reading →

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THE BLAME GAME

Posted on May 20, 2015 by

We seem to be living in an era where passing the buck is a common problem. When we’re late for an appointment, we blame traffic or a missed or a difficult spouse or child for holding us up.  When we … Continue reading →

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THE TWO FACES OF MAN

Posted on May 18, 2015 by

   This weekend we enjoyed a high school musical production of “Jekyll & Hyde,” the horrific story of an ordinary man overtaken by the ultimate evil.  The haunting melodies and passionate lyrics were entirely captivating.  Originally penned by Robert Louis … Continue reading →

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NUMBER MY DAYS

Posted on April 30, 2015 by

Our days are numbered in God’s timeline. We don’t know how long, where or when, but we will all die. There is no question about it.  We have no control over it. Consider these days He has given us as … Continue reading →

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SPIRIT

Posted on April 29, 2015 by

You were there when the mountains were carved, when life exploded, When rivers were formed and when man was created from the dust. You fill men with courage, honor, conscience, love, peace, endurance, faith, You danced upon the heads of … Continue reading →

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JUSTICE

Posted on April 28, 2015 by

   The only justice for a life of sin is death.  Every person that walks the earth is guilty no matter how good they may appear.  We have all been judged by God and fallen short of His expectations. When … Continue reading →

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