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SO, WHAT’S THE PLAN?
OK, I give up. What’s the plan? It’s so easy to get discouraged when looking at what lies ahead, because of the unknown. If only everything was spelled out in simple language. For centuries people have wanted to know what their … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiiety, Depression, encouragement, fears, Goals, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life, motivation, Religion, trust
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THE TANGLES OF EVERY DAY
We’ve been striving to downsize our life for the past few years, by weeding through a lifetime of things, memories and junk that continue to clutter and often get in the way of doing that. We continue to work at our jobs even … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, God, peace, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, decisions, encouragement, Entanglements, frustration, Goals, Inspiration, motivation, overwhelming, Peace
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TRANSITION
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© A haze entrenched sky sheds a minute amount of light upon the river’s edge, Capturing reflections, dispersing shadows, displaying an array of natural color, The houseboat has been idle for months, frozen in a mass of crystal … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Christian Devotion, encouragement, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration, motivation, optiism, Poetry
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MY ROCK
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© A fortress carved from stone, stands rigidly against raging waters, A refuge from the relentless waves threatening to intrude, God alone has created that place, Cut through the massive rock with His finger, Each pebble blasted … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, courage, encouragement, FAITH, GOD'S PROTECTION, Inspiration, motivation, Poetry, Salvation
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ROAD LESS TRAVELED
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Lines intersect through valleys of viridescence, Carving through shades of opulent emerald, Jade and golden yellow, Cutting a straight path to somewhere, yet going nowhere, On the less traveled roads, ruts don’t run so deep, … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, encouragement, Goals, Inspiration, life, motivation, nature, Poetry, pursuit, unknown
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INTO THE LIGHT
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© A world shrouded in darkness, enveloped in an everlasting haze, Closing in with its heavy cape of weight and anxiety, Never ceasing to control us, Holding tightly as we sink further into the bottomless pit, But even in … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Christianity, darkness, encouragement, God, Inspiration, Jesus, light, motivation, Poetry, redemption, Religion, Sin
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HOLD ME TIGHT
Each day of our lives has already been planned according to a divine plan – God has it all figured out – He’s got our back – He’s got our future in the palm of His hand. We naturally want … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged Armor of God, Bible, encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, God, Inspiration, motivation, persistance, Sin, soldiers of Christ, world
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PURPLE TEARS
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© The world cries purple tears as an icon falls asleep, They say he was a genius, and now they all just weep, When faith is put in worldly men, our dreams are shattered soon, Our treasures … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, death, encouragement, eternity, Heaven, Hope, Inspiration, motivation, Poetry, tears
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ANOTHER TIME, ANOTHER PLACE
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© A cobblestone path, a house made of mortar and brick, With shutters to shade, open windows to cool, The doors were not locked, its light was a lone candlestick, A fire to cook on and … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, beauty, encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, nostalgia, Poetry, simplicity
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NO CHURCH SUNDAY
Going to church for me has been a part of Sunday for as long as I can remember. When I don’t go, I feel something is missing. Today is one of those days. I’ve been aggressively attacking my garden and … Continue reading
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Tagged church attendance, encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, Inspiration, Religion, sinners, Sundays
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EARTHLY TREASURE
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© The broken-down feed mill stands firmly aside the riverbank, Like a noble guardian, staunchly overlooking the water, Once filled with treasure of the harvest golden, It now stands as a tribute to its … Continue reading
ARE YOU READY?
An open grave awaits the arrival of a new owner. Pall bearers gently remove a casket from its temporary home and set it upon a waiting bier. After tears and prayers it will be lowered into the dark, freshly dug soil and eventually … Continue reading
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Tagged Anxiety, Christianity, death, encouragement, Eternal Life, FAITH, Fear, Heaven, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, preparation
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CORNER STORE
Original Art by Paul T. Boecher© Road trip – away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Tucked away in the bluffs along the river, a tiny town, Population unimpressive. Conveniences adequate, Traffic minimal, Pace slow, Crime, practically non-existent, Still … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, encouragement, FAITH, humanity, Inspiration, Peace, Poetry, QUIETNESS, Travel
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MERGING TRAFFIC
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Like ships that pass upon the open waters, We sail through life effortlessly, or so it seems, Under the surface there are tangles and weeds that strangle, Above, prevailing winds determine the journey, There are perils … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, encouragement, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Poetry
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GOOD SHEPHERD
Yesterday we celebrated Good Shepherd Sunday in our church. The image of Jesus as the shepherd of a wayward flock has always been of great comfort to me. We used the 23rd Psalm as the focus of both of our mothers’ … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, forgiveness, Good Shephed, Inspiration, Jesus, leadership, protector, Sin
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SPRING©
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Droplets blend together from remnants of ice and mountain snow, Trickling over rocky crevices, dancing together in a timeless waltz, Soon they meld into a cascade of raging energy as the dance becomes intense, … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, death, encouragement, Eternal Life, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life, Poetry, trust
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I KNOW HOW SHE FEELS
Entering one phase of life to another can be daunting. My thirteen year old granddaughter is struggling with this now as she hangs on to her childhood years while wanting to be grown up. Suddenly you’re expected to shed off the … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Christian devotion, Life, Uncategorized
Tagged daily walk, encouragement, FAITH, God, growing old, growing up, Inspiration, Jesus, Religion, transition
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CAMOUFLAGED
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Entwined with brush and branches, a refuge holds you tight, The world is far away, you’re hidden from its sight, The fear you hold inside, adrenaline excites, But comfort still you know. It takes away your … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, encouragement, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Omipresent, Omniscient, Poetry, Salvation, you can't hide
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WIN, WIN SITUATION
Everyday, as I read my fellow bloggers’ post, I’m amazed at the positive attitudes of most of them. It makes me wonder if they ever have a bad day – a time when nothing seems to go right or a day … Continue reading
Posted in christian daily devotions, Encouragement, God, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encouragers, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, motivation, Religion, Salvation
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FREE FROM BONDAGE
Up until the middle 1950s, it was customary for prisoners to do things like repair buildings, build roads, or menial tasks like picking up roadside trash. They were chained, so the work was even more difficult than it would normally be. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Faith, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged bondage, encouragement, eternity, FAITH, forgiveness, God, human depravity, Inspiration, Jesus, Religion, Sin, Slavery
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