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WHAT IF?
What if you held the secret to a successful life hidden in your back pocket? What if you possessed the cure for Cancer? What if you knew the way to live forever, without pain, anxiety, depression, or fear? What if you … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian devotion, Faith, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, evangelism, God's Word, Inspiration, truth
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BREAKING POINT
The top things that cause us stress in life have to do with our environment, our relationships, our work and our social lives. Each of these things should also be rewarding, but when you think about it, the most … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotions, Faith, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, eternity, God, Hope, Jesus, motivation
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SUMMER
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Sitting in the backyard chair, Gazing at the haze filled air, Skies of blue and not a care, Reflections on a pond do glare, Brilliant colors – lots to spare, Flowers … Continue reading
Posted in America, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, Memorial day, Poetry
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WEEDS
We have a huge hill in our front yard. When we first moved into our house 24 years ago, we still possessed the vigor of youth. Each week my husband would get out the lawn mower and tackle that hill. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Inspiration, Salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, Gardening, Inspiration, Jesus, motivation, Salvation, Sin, unconditional love, Weeds
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WEATHERED
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Scuffed by the constant thrashing of the elements, Exterior somewhat battered by overuse, Sitting quietly in the peace of the harbor,, Waiting for another chance, Like us, clothed in … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, encouragement, forgiveness, Inspiration, Jesus, motivation, pilot of my soul, Poetry, Sin, strength
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HEAVY LOAD
Have you ever had days when you feel you just can’t carry another load? Do you feel overwhelmed by the burdens you’ve laid upon yourself? When Jesus invites us to come to Him for rest, He isn’t just talking about our … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Christian daily devotion, Faith, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, encouragement, FAITH, Fear, Inspiration, motivation, trouble
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THE SHADOW OF DEATH
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Our lives on earth are temporal – a whisper hushed and still, We’re placed here by the Father’s hand and through His mighty will, He guides us through the depths of pain, He takes our … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, motivation, Poetry, praise, rejoicing, sickness
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OVERLOAD
This has been quite a week. We’re in the midst of a garage sale, downsizing our living space, getting rid of a lot of unnecessary clutter in our life and looking forward to more organization in our lives. Add to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, eternity, Faith, Uncategorized
Tagged anxious moments, encouragement, eternity, FAITH, Inspiration, Jesus, motivation, problems
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CHARACTER
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Leathered face, lined with a roadmap of living and experience, Personal treasures – measures of accomplishment and survival, Years of experience, emotions, decisions, disappointment and rejoicing, Life shapes us into who we become, God … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, character, encouragement, Goals, Inspiration, motivation, Poetry
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OMNIPRESENT GOD
The idea that someone can be in all places at the same time, defies reason but then again, so does a virgin birth, resurrection from death, the triune God and just about everything having to do with Christianity. There is … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian daily devotion, God, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, life, motivation, Omnipresent God
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SSSHHHHH!
Sure, the Bible says, “be still and know that I am God.” I know that, but the world is spinning out of control. The main focus of the news today has to do with which bathrooms are acceptable to use, … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, Christianity, encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, politically correct, silence
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MY PRAYER LIST
My prayers list seems to grow longer each day. As we age that happens I guess. Many of our friends are reaching that time in life where intercession is needed. Their health is failing, their eyes and ears aren’t working … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, God, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, burdens, Depression, encouragement, fears, God, Hope, Inspiration, intercession, motivation, Peace, prayer
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WHITEWASHED
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© The white picket fence has seen better days, a bucket of whitewash will do, To cover the shadows and darkness of life, to make it look better and new, But time once again will take over … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, FAITH, forgiveness, God, Inspiration, Jesus, motivation, Peace, Poetry
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KATHY RANT
There are times when Maxine has wisdom beyond her years. Good heavens, did I really say that? I must be about the same age so I guess I’m allowed to express my opinion occasionally. Lately I’ve found myself sitting down … Continue reading
Posted in America, Christian daily devotion, peace, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, Goals, God, Inspiration, motivation, Optimism, Politics, Religion
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BUMPS IN THE ROAD
So, you’ve got it all figured out, do you? You’ve made a blueprint for your life and expect everything to fall into place. You begin to put things into action and suddenly reality sets in. Your child needs braces – the … Continue reading
Posted in aging, goals, God, Uncategorized
Tagged christian daily devotions, encouragement, FAITH, Goals, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, motivation, Unexpected disasters
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OBSERVE – BELIEVE
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© A seed falls from a tree. It burrows and nestles in rich soil, It springs forth with new life, Fragile branches at first, Growing strong with each passing day, Expanding, stretching, embracing the sky, … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, belief, Creation, encouragement, God, Inspiration, life, motivation, observation, Poetry, science
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DAY BY DAY
There are days when we simply wonder if we will be able to make it through. This hymn gives strength in those moments. 1 Day by day and with each passing moment, Strength I find to meet my trials here; … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, Eternal Life, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, trust
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HE IS EVERYWHERE
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© The sky declares the glory of the Lord, His power is made evident in the turmoil of a storm, He stirs the clouds with His little finger and they obey, Gathering into multitudinous troops, they … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, encouragement, God, Heaven, Inspiration, motivation, Poetry, protecton, sky, storms
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CITY SCAPE
ORIGINAL PLEIN AIR PAINTING BY PAUL T. BOECHER© A string of box cars clatter across the tracks – chugging, clanking, rattling, Slowly creeping through the city, on a mission to somewhere, What lies within those cars? Is it something perishable, something … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, beauty, city, encouragement, God, Inspiration, life, motivation, Poetry
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SCURVY DOGS
Yesterday ended an eight week after school program of drama enrichment. Nine kids ranging from 2nd to 4th grade showed off their acting skills to their classmates and parents. Working with children has always been a blessing for me, but … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotion, Faith, Family, Uncategorized
Tagged acting, children, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, Inspiration, mothers, motivation, parenting, teachers
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