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MY WORLD
My week so far has hidden me from the outside world. First day of musical theater camp is complete and within that six hour time period, I could escape for a while from all the hub bub and bad news … Continue reading
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Tagged Anxiety, children, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration
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WHY, WHY, WHY
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ATIMETOSHARE.ME 7/13/14 My grandmother had a great way of dealing with frustration. When it became too hard to cope with the memory of losing five children to untimely death; managing a farm; nursing a husband who survived 2 massive stokes … Continue reading
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SAINT SWITHIN’S DAY
‘St. Swithin’s day if thou dost rain For forty days it will remain St. Swithin’s day if thou be fair For forty days ’twill rain nae mair.’ I like checking out unusual holidays and celebrations each day. You never know … Continue reading
REST IN THE LORD
Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” These words of Jesus have often prompted me to turn everything over to Him, but it seems like I should be doing … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, FAITH, God's will, Inspiration, motivation, rest
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BEAUTY OR BEAST?
Weeds begins quite small, but quickly grow into a thing of beauty or take advantage of other living things to sustain itself. Beneath the surface it worms its way through fertile soil and takes hold of each and everything in its … Continue reading
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Tagged ART & POETRY BY THE BOECHERS, evil, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Weeds
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AMERICA IS BROKEN
I’d decided not to write a politically based post today, but I happened on this one from a year ago today. It struck me that things haven’t changed much in that time, so maybe it’s important for me to add my … Continue reading
Posted in America, Christian devotions, God, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Patriotism, prayer
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GOLDEN MAJESTY
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Clouds ripple across brilliant orange skies, Gigantic cumulus tower over the others with majesty and power, Below them lie clouds resembling a flock of reluctant sheep, They gather together in as if … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Poetry, protection
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PRAISE THE LORD!
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This planet Earth was set apart from all other constellations in the sky, God divided the waters and made the creatures that walk on land and sea, His finger is in every part … Continue reading
SAY PLEASE & THANK YOU
Two of the first words we learn as toddlers are please and thank you – rather than demanding and expecting to get an immediate response. If we look at our relationship to God in this way, things might go a lot … Continue reading
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Tagged confidence, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Jesus, prayer, Religion
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VIGILANTE JUSTICE
A vigilante is defined by Webster as a person who is not an officer of the law, who pursues and punishes a wrongdoer or criminal. In other words, someone who takes the law into his own hands. Society today has … Continue reading
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Tagged America, encouragement, FAITH, God, government, Inspiration, Peace, protests, vigilante justice
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CHAPTER SEVEN
Here I am in the seventh stage of life – the final years – the golden days of living – the days when aches and pains are commonplace and getting out of bed is an accomplishment of ginormous proportions In … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, encouraging, Inspiration, life, mentoring, motivation
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THE GOLDEN RULE?
I have turned off the TV this morning – I refuse to read the headlines on the internet – I am going back to bed and bury my head in the sand. NO I’M NOT! This world is out of control. … Continue reading
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Tagged apathy, encouragement, FAITH, Fear, God, hate, Inspiration, tolerance
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PROVISION
ORIGINAL ART – (FAMILY OF OSPREYS) & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Three precious eggs hatch one by one, The first to arrive receiving the most attention, Slowly the others burst through their encrusted habitat, Longing for nourishment. Clinging to an … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, encouragement, FAMILY, God, Inspiration, parenting, Poetry
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ON TURNING 21
Today, my oldest grandson turns 21 years old and it got me thinking about where my life was when I turned that age. I was active in the workplace. I was looking forward to my future marriage in a short … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, grandparenting, Inspiration
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TROUBLE!
Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 7/06/14 Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true! In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, … Continue reading
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Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, God, Ispiration, Jesus, trouble
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ALMOST FINISHED
Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures. John F. Kennedy True silence is the rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, motivation, moving forward, Past, trust
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LAMP BESIDE THE GOLDEN DOOR
When I visited New York several years ago, there were cows everywhere. I ‘m not referring to herds of them running through the streets. Artists had painted these whimsical creatures to highlight some of the landmarks. My sister and I took photos standing in front of them, (before … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th of July, America, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, redemption
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MY HUSBAND, MY FRIEND
Yesterday, as I watched my husband vigorously lift and haul things out of our basement, my heart jumped for joy. These past few years he’s undergone treatment for prostate cancer as well as enduring a small stroke. He’s always had … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, Friendship, Inspiration, marriage
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SUMMER FUN
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Aye, me hearties, it’s time to swab the deck and man the mainsail, For it’s summer and the sea beckons, Or at least the 10,000 lakes of Minnesota do, Water so … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Poetry, recreation, summer, water sports
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HOW LONG?
“Series of deadly explosions tear through crowds at Atatürk international airport on Tuesday.” Headline from this morning’s news. It’s becoming a weekly state of affairs. An explosive group of radicals is reeking havoc across the globe and people die needlessly as we … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th of July, encouragement, Freedom, Inspiration, terrorism, United States
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