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PRAISE GOD FOR PRAYERS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Pheasant hunting began about a month ago and extends from October 11, 2025, through January 4, 2026. I remember my uncle hunting for these beautiful birds when I was a child. He … Continue reading
GOD’S AMAZING PAINTBRUSH . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This past week, God has been painting the sky to reflect the beautiful color on the ground. In Minnesota, we’ve been blessed to see the Northern Lights – gorgeous sunsets – amazing … Continue reading
LIVING IN THE PAST . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© How many times have you looked back over your life and wondered why memories are so important? Today I am thankful for them. Memories can be a blessing or a curse. Most … Continue reading
GOD’S BOUNTY . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This still life shows some tasty looking fruit, but what really stands out to me is the setting in which it is placed. The movement going on behind the fruit shows … Continue reading
THANKFUL FOR VETERANS . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today is the 11th day of the 11th month – and on the 11th hour of that day in 1918 when the armistice with Germany was signed, ending World War I. A … Continue reading
THANKFUL FOR TREES . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today, I am thankful for trees – glorious plants that give us shade in the summer, cause us to sneeze occasionally, reach their beautiful limbs as if calling out to God, fill … Continue reading
THE GIFT OF SURRENDER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My favorite blooms of summer are the magnificent hydrangeas. While they continuously bloom for most of the summer and into fall, they hang on to their beauty even after all the others … Continue reading
TIME PASSING . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER TODAY IS THE 8TH OF NOVEMBER – ONE WEEK OF THE MONTH ALREADY PASSED – TIME STOPS FOR NO ONE – A BLESSING, YES FOR THOSE OF US WHO STILL LIVE TO SEE ANOTHER DAY. FOR … Continue reading
CRACK OF DAWN . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today is Friday, November 7th. Like most days, I look forward to each morning. The sky is just beginning to open. The sun slowly kisses the tops of autumn trees and … Continue reading
THROW BACK THURSDAY – NOVEMBER
We’ve been blessed with some lovely weather so far in November. Today is one of those gray days that can easily turn a smile into a frown and steal our joy. Since it’s also throw back Thursday, I thought I’d … Continue reading
THANKS FOR THE ROADBLOCKS . . .
ART POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The above Artist’s Proof shows a cobblestone road, filled with bumps and obstacles. Much like our lives, we trudge through each day, meeting one thing or another that might get in our way. … Continue reading
THE OLD FEED MILL . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It was about a year ago, I guess. Paul and I had made a habit of taking little daily road trips during his last year of life. This day was no exception. … Continue reading
MORNING GLORY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER November 4 – Blessing – God’s Creation Paul had an eye for color, contrast, movement natural elements and he attempted to come close to God’s original design through his art. We are … Continue reading
OUR THREE CHILDREN . . .
NOVEMBER 3RD – BLESSINGS Today I thank God for the blessing of family. Our three children are no longer kids. They have, however, grown into amazing adults with great work ethics, strong faith in God, compassionate, loving, caring and faithful … Continue reading
APPLE PIES & APPLESAUCE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The smells of summer still hang in the air. The potent fragrance of fertile soil. The aroma of a bonfire after dark to whisk away the mosquitoes. The blooming roses cast their … Continue reading
THERE IS A HIGHER THRONE . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “MORNING LIGHT,” Oil Pastel Today is All Saints Day. Do you consider yourself a saint? That was how our sermon opened today. It’s hard to imagine myself as a saint, with all … Continue reading
MAJESTIC WILDLIFE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today we change the calendar to November, the month of thanksgiving and counting our blessings. It is the time of the year when special holidays get underway and plans are being made … Continue reading
TURNING THE PAGE, AGAIN . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The black walnut tree outside my window is nearly completely barren of foliage. She is usually the first to bloom in the spring. I wonder how long she has stood, so … Continue reading
A REFORMATION LOVE STORY . . .
When we think about the Reformation of 1517 our thoughts turn to one of the most outspoken defenders of the Word of God – Martin Luther. The woman he would eventually marry had grown up in a convent from the … Continue reading
OUT OF FOCUS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As each day passes, I’m amazed at the body of work my husband created within a 25 year period. A new painting pops up almost every day; This one silhouettes a scene … Continue reading
