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TOUCHED BY SOFTNESS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The path is sparse and destitute, with danger all around,I know I’m never all alone. Your arm will me surround,The wind declares your glory, the sun will guide my ways,My tongue is … Continue reading
TAX MAN . . .
My name is Levi. My occupation has me right on the same level as prostitutes and traitors. In the eyes of my fellow Jews, I am nothing more than someone who sells his soul to the devil. I’m a tax … Continue reading
PURVEYOR OF OILS & HERBS . . .
In Jesus’ time, there was little regard for women. The traditions and laws of the Jews were extremely hard on them. They were allowed to be in the Outer Court of the temple, so they could see and hear what … Continue reading
THE SINLESS SON OF GOD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today is the first Sunday of Lent. We’ll hear about the temptation of Christ after He had fasted for 40 days in the desert. The fact that He never succumbed to the lure … Continue reading
RELIGION IN THE TIME OF JESUS . . .
I went to a Lutheran high school many years ago. One of the subjects was “Classical Culture,” which dealt with religion and culture before and after Christianity. The Greeks and Romans had countless gods and goddesses. It seems as though … Continue reading
WHAT’S NEXT?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I found this watercolor, hidden away in a box. It’s always a surprise to find another one I’ve never seen before. In a way, it’s sad to find these works inside of … Continue reading
OVADYA – A SLAVE . . .
Slavery has been around for centuries. For most, it means putting yourself aside and taking care of others. Some might consider it an occupation, but for most of us, we’ve been purchased like cattle to do the menial tasks that … Continue reading
SHE GRABBED A MIRACLE . . .
For twelve years I’d been labeled as unclean. Entering the temple courts was forbidden. Anyone I touched would also become unclean. The Levitical laws were clear about uncleanness. I was an outcast, just like those with other infirmities. The blind, … Continue reading
RACHEL, THE WEDDING PLANNER . . .
The young couple had just finished the ritual of marriage. Weddings in Cana were nothing to sneeze at. The party could last for seven days or more, so this could mean considerable expense for the family. It was a social … Continue reading
HADAR, THE POTTER . . .
Yesterday, as it was nearing the end of the day, a golden glow filled the city streets. I had always loved watching the sun make its final departure. The sky was filled with mauve, gold and silver. Beams from the … Continue reading
A GIRL NAMED HADASSAH
Where I live, women- especially young ones, are treated as inferior. Their main purpose in life is to be enslaved by their male counterparts, produce children and be keepers of the household. It isn’t much different being part of a … Continue reading
WHO KNEW . . .
This photograph was taken on Paul’s 40th birthday. It’s a wonderful memory of a surprise that truly was a surprise. After a very long day of photo shooting for a client, the photographer and Paul made it back to the … Continue reading
A WITNESS . . . NATHANIAL
This a fictional series of stories, based on the history of the Bible along with historical writings about the time when Jesus walked on the earth. These characters represent the melting pot of people who made their living in various … Continue reading
THE YEARS IN BETWEEN . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The season of Lent will soon be upon us, with the celebration of Ash Wednesday on February 18th. The word “Lent,” is derived from an old English word “Lencten,” which pertains to … Continue reading
THE LITTLE BOY SHE CARRIED . . .
(FROM MARY’S POINT OF V IEW) We made the arduous trip to Jerusalem each year for the Passover celebration. Our family with many other relatives formed a caravan of sorts and traveled over rough terrain to pay homage to our … Continue reading
HAPPY GROUND HOG DAY . . .
February would seem to be an ordinary month. Nothing special really, but when you look at this page on your calendar, you’ll find all kinds of special days in the shortest month of the year. It may be that we … Continue reading
MYSTERIOUS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Happy February! Another page to turn on the calendar and thoughts of love abound. The painting I’m showing today is a mysterious look at a cliff-lined river right after sunrise. The contrast … Continue reading
SATURDAY REFLECTIONS . . .
I became a mom when I turned 24. I was blessed to experience the same feelings two more times. Parenting has taught me so many lessons about things I thought I knew when I was that age. How to forgive … Continue reading
DIGGING UP THE PAST . . .
I planned on writing about archaeology today but stumbled upon this cartoon and couldn’t resist changing my thinking a little. A fake nose and glasses have always been a trigger for me to laugh. I’ve used them in various productions … Continue reading
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