Category Archives: SELF ESTEEM

ARE YOU HIDING?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today’s painting was done at the Hudson Plein Air Event at the Seasons Gallery in 2017. This year two of Paul’s paintings are on exhibit until the end of August. This one … Continue reading

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HEARTS MELTING . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There’s a heat alert for us today. Add a hefty dewpoint and it’s a recipe for a storm to come. I’ve chosen to highlight this watercolor today. It brings thoughts of refreshment … Continue reading

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WHAT ARE YOU WORTH

When we grow old, some of our self-worth diminishes right along with our ability to get up each day. Somewhere during middle age we become so busy  taking care of our family and building a life, we tend to forget … Continue reading

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WEAKNESS OR STRENGTH?

It doesn’t make sense to the logical mind that our weaknesses are an opportunity of any kind.  There is nothing good about feeling that you don’t measure up to what the world expects you to be.  Those feelings of weakness … Continue reading

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SUFFICIENT GRACE

The following is a story of how we hang on to things that we learn as and how they carry over to adulthood. I was about nine or ten, I guess.  We had just moved to the lowest level of … Continue reading

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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

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AGE OLD QUESTION – WHO AM I?

Carl Sandburg was an American poet who won 3 Pulitzer Prize awards or poetry and one for his biography of Abraham Lincoln. He was noted for his many volumes of verse and keen observations of life. When he passed away … Continue reading

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AN ACTOR’S LIFE FOR ME

Hey diddly dee, an actor’s life for me. Disney’s Pinocchio decided that an actor’s life was just the kind of life he wanted. What was the appeal? All actors know that you can hide behind a mask of sorts and … Continue reading

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YOU ARE VALUED

In this final installment about self-worth, it’s important for us to look at Satan and his lies. He would have us believe that we are not worthy of God’s attention. He sneaks into our soul and creates doubt and fear. … Continue reading

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IN THE IMAGE OF GOD

Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and … Continue reading

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HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY YOURSELF?

In continuing this series on self-esteem, there’s something to address that most of us don’t think about when it comes to our value. As Christians, we’re expected to live with humility – not focusing on the good things we do … Continue reading

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HOW DID I GET LIKE THIS?

The child in me was already forming information about myself before I even knew who I was or how I fit into this world. Many times, we blame our current situation on those who influenced us as children. When you’re … Continue reading

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NEVER UNDERESTIMATE YOUR WORTH

There are so many times in life that we feel inadequate or unintelligent. I could tell you that everyone goes through these feelings, but that isn’t going to solve the problem of a poor self-image. I guess time will heal … Continue reading

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THE ARSENAL OF THE OPPRESSOR – EGO

In my early childhood, I was the first grandchild, so I had it made – at least I thought I did.  I was a sweet little girl, with curls of golden blond.  I learned how to tap dance and do … Continue reading

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THERE’S NOT ANOTHER YOU

Too often we expect the most from ourselves. We try to be like everyone else – to fit in – be part of the crowd – support issues that are popular – wear the right clothes – follow a pattern … Continue reading

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STILL TRYING TO DISCOVER YOURSELF?

In my years of stumbling over obstacles, brushing myself off and starting over again,  I’ve come to the conclusion that my life may not have seemed important to me, but God knew me before I ever came to be.  He … Continue reading

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LORD, HEAR MY PRAYER,

Words sometimes flow from my mouth like a gushing river. Will I never learn that some of them might put someone on the defensive – Or hurt feelings, or confuse or antagonize? God please help me to think before I … Continue reading

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