Category Archives: sin

WINTER REMINDER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Paul’s painting displays the majesty of God’s creation. Today I’m using it as a reminder of why we need a Savior. The idea of sin causing people to go to hell … Continue reading

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HARD WORK NEVER HURT ANYONE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Paul Boecher was known for sketching ideas for future paintings. Many of those sketch books he created were used for that purpose, but these two are reminiscent of another time and a … Continue reading

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THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT . . .

In the early 70’s, Flip Wilson coined the phrase, “The devil made me do it,” and created the character, Geraldine, who often said, “What you see is what you get.”  His popularity grew at a time when racism was running rampant, … Continue reading

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GRAY SKIES ARE GONNA CLEAR UP . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Just before the sun rises, there’s an eerie cloud of gloom that lingers. Shapes and patterns begin to come into formation. Just prior to that, we might feel that the murkiness enveloping … Continue reading

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GARDENING WITH ZEAL . . .

One of my happy places is right in my own backyard. For me, pulling out a ten-foot-long weed is very fulfilling. It has been a long, learn as you go experience. Living in apartments buildings most of my early years, … Continue reading

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HOW COULD HE?

It was Tuesday of Holy Week. Just like any other day, but plans were being put into place to capture Jesus and kill Him. In order for the plan to succeed, the Sanhedrin would collaborate with one of Jesus’ own … Continue reading

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IS IT A WONDERFUL LIFE?

One of my favorite traditions for the holiday season is to sit back with a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”  It’s a story of the impact each of us has on the world as we … Continue reading

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BORN WITH A TERMINAL DISEASE

The thought of a terminal disease creates thoughts of death. Those words strike fear and anxiety into anyone faced with them. After all, didn’t God promise a life planned exclusively in each one of us? He promised in His book, … Continue reading

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NO ONE CAN HIDE FROM GOD . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© We often seek to hide from God – our sins are much too great, We tremble at the thought of Him, but He will simply wait, Until the darkness is … Continue reading

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GETTING DOWN & DIRTY

When I was little, I had a close attachment with dirt.  I loved making mud pies. I enjoyed digging for worms.  There was something about squishing your fingers through the moist soil in search of buried treasure or who knows what.  I … Continue reading

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SPRINGTIME BOUNTY . . .

Today is the beginning of National Garden Week. I’ve included some photographs of the blooms that have made their way into my garden this season. The beauty of having a garden is like waking up to a new surprise every … Continue reading

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NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN

Events in history on May 30th 1431 Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for heresy 1498 Christopher Columbus made his third journey to America 1539 deSoto brought 10 ships that landed in Florida 1806 Andrew Jackson fought a … Continue reading

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THE BALLAD OF BONNIE & CLYDE

I had this all written today, when I realized I was a day late. However, I think the story has merit. Bonnie and Clyde were famous outlaws in the 1930s. They both died on the same day, May 23, 1934. … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART SEVEN

The characters in these daily postings are fictional. I enjoy understanding the makeup of various characters – how they dress – how they talk – what they think and how they relate to others. The stories are taken from actual … Continue reading

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DOES GOD HEAR US WHEN WE’RE ANGRY?

Is it alright to pray when our hearts are full of anger? I think it’s probably a really good idea. God is fully aware of what’s going on inside of us. We shouldn’t be afraid or embarrassed to approach Him … Continue reading

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THE WORLD IS VERY EVIL

I’m quite sure that Lincoln wasn’t the only man in history to make this statement. Through the history of our world, evil has been rearing its ugly head. Each generation seems to become more and more corrupted. We can’t help … Continue reading

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THE PAST OR NOW?

I wonder what it was like to live in the 1800s.  The ideas and inventions of that time were countless and changed the way Americans lived until the dawn of the current age of technology. It’s fun to think of how things might … Continue reading

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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

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INTEGRITY

There has been an appalling lack of integrity in the past fifty years. We see it in business dealings. It rears its ugly head in our colleges and universities. It even infiltrates the youngest of minds on the playgrounds of … Continue reading

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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

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