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PURE LOVE
When we give something of ourselves to benefit others, God tells us to do it with a loving heart. If there is any malice in the doing or giving, we aren’t doing it His way. His love is an example … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Inspiration, love, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Religion, true love
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GROWING OLDER
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© For the past two years I’ve gradually been losing my hearing. My kids no longer bother to call me on the phone, because I can’t hear them anyway. Texting has become our MO lately. … Continue reading
WACKY HOLIDAYS
Today is the official start of autumn. It also happens to be Elephant Appreciation Day, Hobbit Day and Business Women’s Day. If that’s not enough for you, you might prefer to celebrate White Chocolate Day, Ice Cream Cone Day, Dear … Continue reading
NOTE TO YOUNG AND OLD
PROVERBS 2:29 “The glory of young men is their strength, but the splendor of old men is their gray hair.” I’ve talked about how important it is for kids to know they have value. The same is true for us old … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Christian daily devotion, Religion, social issues, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, encouragement, Inspiration, life, youth
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HARVEST TIME
Our world is a mess. Life has little meaning anymore. Terror strikes fear into the minds of all. We worry and fret over who are leaders will be. Church attendance is at an all time low and humanity puts its … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian daily devotion, God, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, evangelism, FAITH, Inspiration, Religion
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RE-ENACTED
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© My husband, among other things, is an 1800s artist re-enactor. He loves the 1800s time period and the rugged lifestyle that went along with it. The artists of that era, were the media of today. … Continue reading
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ARE WE BRAINWASHING OUR CHILDREN?
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ATIMETOSHARE.ME 9/22/15 Growing up in an old German congregation, where fire and brimstone was the fare of the day, it was hard to find a smiling face leaving that church. Conservative Lutherans are often accused of being … Continue reading
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TIME PASSAGES
It seems we spend most of our lives in a hurry. s We often race through life without really taking time to enjoy it. We’ve been in this quandary for so many years, it’s become habit. Now we have the opportunity … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Christian daily devotion, trust, Uncategorized
Tagged change, Depression, encouragement, Inspiration, moving, New Life
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THE CHASE
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The circle of life can seem cruel at times, We’re pushed and chased by fear each day, Either by people, circumstances, natural disaster, whatever, Where do we turn when we just … Continue reading
Posted in art, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Devotions, encouragement, Inspiration
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THE UGLY SIDE OF LIFE
Every day there is one shocking news story after another. We’re bombarded by tales of inhumanity murder, greed, lust, idolatry, treacherous acts of violence and hatred. Occasionally we’re treated to a “feel good” story, but it seems they’re few and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Faith, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Sin
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TAGS
This familiar tag can be found everywhere. My mother did everything by the book and nearly had a heart attack when my husband ripped a tag off of a pillow. She was certain the police would be there in an instant to arrest him … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotion, christianity, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, God, Inspiration, Labels, Religion
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GET ME OUT OF THIS!
Some days, I just want to scream and holler at God. I want immediate answers to my prayers. I pray that life would go smoother. The nagging voice of the devil uses this weakness to tempt me into simply giving up. I seem … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, armor of God, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged ., Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, unknown
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PRAYER FOR HEALING
The ugly “C” word has consumed my circle of friends lately. My husband also has undergone treatment for this degenerating, disheartening malady. I often wonder why God choses some to suffer through these things and others go unscathed. When Job … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Christian daily devotion, God, Uncategorized
Tagged cancer, encouragement, FAITH, God, healing, Heaven, Inspiration, Religion
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MY BEST FRIEND
ORIGINALLY PAINTED BY KATHY BOECHER, WITH THE HELP OF MY BEST FRIEND, PAUL BOECHER© From the day we first met, there was something about you that made my heart smile, We enjoyed each other’s laughter and sense of humor all … Continue reading
Posted in art, love, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Friendship, God, Love, marriage
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WHAT A FRIEND
Joseph M. Scriven penned these words 1855, but the still remain pertinent today. I have many friends who are facing difficulties in this world. Many I have never met, some are closer than actual family, and there are those who … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotion, Faith, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, Friendship, Inspiration, trials
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SOME DAYS STUFF HAPPENS
Yesterday started out as an amazing day. We’ve had our share of ups and downs on this roller coaster of selling & buying a house, so it was refreshing to begin the morning with worship and praise. Church is always the best way … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotion, church, God, Uncategorized
Tagged consistency, courage, encouragement, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration, problems
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I NEED HIS STRENGTH
There are so many times when I simply need God’s strength. I cannot go through difficulties without it. He sends His Spirit to give me comfort when I waiver. He lifts me with His mighty hand when I feel I … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, God, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged deliverance, encouragement, FAITH, God, help, Inspiration, prayer
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THANK YOU, LORD
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ATIMETOSHARE.ME 8/24/14 Thank you, Lord, for giving me breath and life and for your gift of the Holy Spirit which has been working within me since my baptism. Each day you provide all that I need for … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, God, Religion, Uncategorized
Tagged encocuragement, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration, prayer
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FRUIT OF THE HARVEST
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Golden fields of grain, Wave freely in the hot August breeze, Soon it will all be gathered, Before ground does freeze, The fruits of the harvest will soon grace our table, The grapes … Continue reading
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Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, COMFORT, encouragement, FAITH, fruit, God, grief, Inspiration, wisdom
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R E S P E C T !
Picture a world where life had no value; a place where brother fought against brother to the death; where unborn lives were snuffed out in an instant; where seniors were deemed useless and exterminated after a certain age; where children … Continue reading
Posted in America, Christian daily devotion, Life, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, life, Respect, responsibility
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