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NEW TRAILS TO EXPLORE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A brand new park has just emerged within a residential area of the city. Paul painted this walking, biking and hiking trail which is skirted by a little man made creek. At … Continue reading
AGING ENLIGHTENED
The Age of Enlightenment was a time in history between 1700-1800. It was a time when the world was changing drastically. Some considered it a time of enlightenment and philosophy. In our own nation, big changes were occurring. Immigrants in … Continue reading
EACH ONE UNIQUE
This year all the snow we generally receive over the course of winter, has dropped more than sufficiently in just one month – which has just begin. Winter in Minnesota lasts for about six months, so we need to find … Continue reading
FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS FOREVER WHEN THE LORD IS LORD OF THEM
Many of the members from our first church we joined, when moving to Minnesota,are now pillars of our current church. It’s funny how we can pick up with people from our past and become immediately reattached. Two years ago, we … Continue reading
RIVER CITY BOAT HOUSE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When you live in a city built on a river which stretches through the middle of the entire country, you grow to expect delays. Commerce and industry have invaded this town of … Continue reading
THE BEGINNING OF LIFE ETERNAL
I’ve reached a point in my life where many of my friends are being released from their pain here on earth and have passed into heaven. It’s tough to see those we care about leaving this life. It not only … Continue reading
MY WALK, HIS WAY
When I began writing this blog, almost five years ago, I had no idea what I was doing. I enjoyed reading others’ posts. I made some new good friends – some disappeared along the way – some even went to … Continue reading
CABIN FEVER AGAIN!
Last week our city closed down because of the weather. My car wouldn’t start, our pipes were frozen inside the house and we had no recourse but to stay inside and be warm. As usually happens in Minnesota, if you … Continue reading
CAN WE ERASE THE PAST?
Note to self: We cannot totally eliminate our past mistakes, simply by deleting them from a social media page. They will come back to haunt us. They may be used against us. They may force us to dwell on them. They … Continue reading
IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR UNITY IN A COUNTRY DIVIDED?
“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the … Continue reading
REFUGE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL KATHY BOECHER© (Another train yard is a great subject for light, texture and color. Paul captures all in this painting.) Rusted, weary, old and broken, yet a refuge lies within, Tank cars filled with … Continue reading
PRAYER FOR HEALING
Dear, Lord of Life, I come today to ask your intervention in the lives of those who are in the midst of pain – of hopelessness – of fear of what lies ahead – and to those whom we can only … Continue reading
IT’S WEATHERMAN’S DAY
It’s National Weatherman’s Day. Most of the best weather forecasters in my state are women. I think they choose them to deliver the bad news as a way of softening the blow. My state, is known to have two seasons – … Continue reading
PUT ON A NEW FACE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Why do we long for what used to be, Why do we wish for the past, Why do we think the olden days, Can give us peace that will last. The … Continue reading
DOES GOING TO CHURCH MAKE YOU A CHRISTIAN?
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON 6/26/16 Many think that they’re above reproach or no longer considered sinful if they simply attend church. Many are also there because they feel safe from the world outside. Some even use church as a place to … Continue reading
A MANSION ON THE HILL
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A solid base with bones still strong, A place where love and peace belong, A fortress from the outside gives, A buttress where time still forgives, The inner walls are cracked and dry, Like … Continue reading
HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY
That furry little groundhog has predicted an early spring, but I’m not sure he lives in Minnesota. Last year the furry little guy did the same and we had a blizzard in April. I find it amusing that we put … Continue reading
GET RID OF THAT BELLY FAT
OK, so the after the holidays diet started out pretty good. I even lost a couple pounds. Then Sunday came and my church is big on snacks so that got me started again. It began with a small caramel and … Continue reading
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