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REDEMPTION . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Through the cobwebs of existence – through the darkness of our strife – Through the dankness of our sinfulness and wickedness of life Through the deepest, darkest pits of hell and the helplessness … Continue reading

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DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?

No, I am not taking sides, nor am I suggesting that we start a revolution. The Victor Hugo story, “Les Miserables,” has been in my brain for several weeks now. Victor was born just after the turn of the nineteenth … Continue reading

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HIS WORD IS TRUTH . . .

Those of us who call ourselves writers, cannot compete with the oldest book in time. There is nothing like it. It’s the inspired Word of the One who created time and eternity. It’s His Spirit being penned by human hands. … Continue reading

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DARKENED SUN BEAMS . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER In this watercolor painting by Paul, you can see the use of various sizes and shapes of brushes which he used to create lines, surfaces, contrast and rays of light. With very … Continue reading

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IS CURSIVE WRITING OBSOLETE?

Today is Friday – the end of the work week – the beginning of the weekend – and it’s also National Handwriting Day. Who would’ve thought that we’d be honoring this means of communication, but then why shouldn’t we? I’ve … Continue reading

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THE JOY IS IN THE GIVING . . .

O.K. enough of this gloom and doom stuff. The last few days my posts have reflected my feelings. Most of these words were not meant to bring people down. There’s enough of that in the news. Unfortunately, reality isn’t great … Continue reading

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STAY THE COURSE . . .

A typical news day throws headlines at us that would depress even the most hard hearted of people. We read things like “Abolish I.C.E,” or “Brutal temperatures in Midwest,” or “Incredible Fraud in Minnesota,” or “Iran Threatens Massive Response,” or … Continue reading

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HE HAD A DREAM . . .

Today we honor the man, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the work he accomplished in the 1960’s.   I remember viewing his “I have a dream” speech on television as a young woman. I especially recall his words about looking forward rather … Continue reading

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IN THE DARKNESS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I came across another box of watercolor paintings recently – surprise, surprise! Paul’s many years of creating art seem to pop up just when I think I’ve seen them all. What a … Continue reading

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A DIFFERENT TIME & PLACE . . .

ART & POETRY & PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Taking a trip back in time has been in the back of minds for many years. The thought of erasing all the ugliness and evil of current events is naturally appealing. This watercolor … Continue reading

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POWER OF PRAYER . . .

“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 ESV As our world continues to grow and the sense of community is lost to the busyness of every day, we may forget to pray … Continue reading

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peek-a-boo . . .

ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER This is in response to Heavenly Raindrops Wednesday Challenge. A watercolor sketch done by Paul Boecher of a beautiful buck hiding and camouflaged by its surroundings.

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AGING IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART . . .

The secret to a long life is growing old. Most of us cringe at that option, but for those who have made it through the process, I say “Congratulations. Now what?” By the time we reach our 80s, our bodies … Continue reading

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HE CREATED TEARS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Mountainous clouds entwine in a sky of black,Filling with tears from the Lord of all.He sees and He knows our tribulation.The depth of our sorrow is in His hands.There is nothing we … Continue reading

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FROM GOD’S VANTAGE POINT . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the … Continue reading

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YOU CAN’T HIDE FROM GOD . . .

You’re born into a family of little means. You’ve barely gotten to know your mother’s face when she’s forced to give you up to protect you from certain death. You’re adopted into a wealthy family and your life changes drastically. … Continue reading

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DAY 6 OF JANUARY, 2026

Five years ago (January 6, 2021) as the COVID19 Pandemic continued to rage, we were witness to the storming of the U.S. Capitol building by protestors who had been attending a rally. Five years later, the shock of that day … Continue reading

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NATIONAL WHIPPED CREAM DAY . . .

January 2 was National Cream Puff Day and today, January 5, we celebrate National Whipped Cream Day. These days are only three days apart. I wonder if that might be a clue for me to share a story that includes … Continue reading

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JESUS, OUR SHEPHERD . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There’s still a lot of art to go through before I’ve completed the task. My grandchildren will help me catalogue everything and eventually will inherit much of the work. Paul felt it … Continue reading

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OBSERVATIONS . . .

We start a new year with thoughts of looking forward, by setting goals for new adventures with the hope that we’ll be able to reach them. Within a few hours all of that can change. Our positive outlook for the … Continue reading

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