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PETER, THE ROCK STAR
He was known as Simon, John’s son, but when Jesus met him for the first time, his name became Cephas (which means Peter.) Peter was the brother of Andrew, one of the first disciples chosen by Jesus. He must’ve wondered … Continue reading
WINTER WONDERLAND
This photo was snapped on our way to church this morning. We were on time, in spite of the time change and winter snow storm again last night. I’m beginning to believe I live in Narnia or that Dr. Zhivago … Continue reading
PUT ALLELUIA AWAY FOR A WHILE
Last Sunday, during the children’s message, our pastor invited them to each take a piece of paper upon which was written the word ‘ALLELUIA.” They were instructed to hold on to them until the end of the service when they … Continue reading
I FEEL LIKE CINDERELLA!
Every young girl dreams of someday finding her Prince Charming – of being magically transformed into a vision of loveliness – of finding true love and living happily ever after. On our wedding day, we feel like a princess, dressed … Continue reading
WOULD YOU HIRE HIM?
He wasn’t your usual preacher. This man had taken a vow at the beginning of his life, to serve God. He would separate himself from society – not indulge in things of the world – live alone as a hermit for … Continue reading
UNFORGIVEN
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A ghostly apparition of what once was, A lone specter – remnant of a time gone by, The phantom ship glides across still waters, Piloted by no one, Empty of life, Only a whisper – … Continue reading
ALONE, TIRED, THIRSTY & HUNGRY …
“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.” Matthew 4:1-2 He was at the gateway of His ministry. Now thirty years … Continue reading
I’M SO SORRY!
For I eat ashes like bread and mingle tears with my drink, because of your indignation and anger; for you have taken me up and thrown me down. My days are like an evening shadow; I wither away like grass. PSALM … Continue reading
SAFE HARBOR
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Like ships in the night, we pass through this life, We’re tossed and oft crushed by the waves, We sometimes sail peacefully then there comes strife, It seems not a single one saves, We enter … Continue reading
A LIFE IN HIDING
In March of 1945, Anne and her sister, Margot Frank died of typhus at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in Germany. They died within a day of each other, just weeks before the camp was liberated by British soldiers. Two young girls, were added … Continue reading
WATER FROM STONE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Never underestimate the holiness of our God, He empties water from a stone with just a simple rod, His power is incredible, Yet mercy lies within, He crushes rock into rubble, refreshment from it brings. … Continue reading
HOORAY, IT’S SATURDAY!
Hooray, it’s Saturday – another week down in the annals if time – another ink blot on the pages of history. It should be a time of gratitude that the week is over, but as most weeks lately, it left … Continue reading
FRIDAY PRAYER
(In response to Julie Cook’s call for prayer and Citizen Tom’s answer.) This has been a week filled with more and more slander, back biting, unethical behavior, the slow but sure death of a country turning further and further away from … Continue reading
THIS LION DOESN’T SLEEP
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© (This painting was done for one of our grandchildren when he was a little one.) On the days when I feel useless, when I simply cannot move, When my heart is full of energy, but … Continue reading
CHOICES
Every day we’re confronted with choices. We decide what we’ll wear, whether or not to eat breakfast, should we shovel the driveway before leaving for work or wait until we get home? Those are easy choices, except maybe the one … Continue reading
PARENTING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
We’re living in a brand new time. No, I’m not going to start a rant on technology, because I use it every day and am probably on the internet as much as my grandchildren. It’s a magnificent tool. With technology, … Continue reading
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