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SUMMER TREASURE
ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The edge of a bluff lined river – a glassy reflection glistens and bounces onto a hill. The light touches the rims of trees and buildings, creating patterns dancing from one place to another . The deep crevices fill with … Continue reading
I’M BORED!
I used to wonder how people could be bored with so many options for entertainment and recreation. Then I turned 76 and we had a ginormous heat wave, with poor air quality – and I was confined to the house … Continue reading
SIN
I read an article yesterday pertaining to words Christians use, which most folks don’t understand – words like sanctification, justification, redemption and little words like behold, blessings and sin. These words apparently aren’t on the minds of those in the … Continue reading
TAKE A VACATION!
One day, my husband entered the kitchen in his camouflage under armor and said, “I bet you can’t see me.” My response was, “You’re right. I bet if you take your shirt off, you’ll be half the man you used to be.” … Continue reading
THE ARTIST PAINTS, BECAUSE HE MUST
WATERCOLOR SKETCH BY PAUL BOECHER© “I am a poor man and of little worth, who is laboring in that art that God has given me in order to extend my life as long as possible.” Michelangelo When you have a … Continue reading
ON BEING A MOTHER
Some years ago, I played the part of Mae Peterson, the domineering mother in “Bye Bye, Birdie” in a community theatre production. At the time, my own kids were well beyond childhood, so I could relate somewhat to the character. … Continue reading
SOME DAYS ARE MADE FOR PAINTING
ART & INSPIRATION BY KATHY BOECHER© Last week I posted about taking advantage of the good days. I planned on a rerun the next day, but having overdone it the day before, led to less strenuous activity. I love my garden … Continue reading
PRAISE THE LORD, OH MY SOUL
Today as we face the week ahead, let us remember that new life comes from the Lord, God, Almighty. Nothing we can do will change that. With Him at our side, we can do great things. With Him as our … Continue reading
IN GOD’S HANDS
When tomorrow seems uncertain – when all our fears mount up within our hearts – when even our faith is put to the test – we can be sure of God’s enduring, unchanging, undying and all consuming love. He has a … Continue reading
HE LEADETH ME
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You never cease to hold me in Your strong and mighty hand, You calm and gently guide when I so blatantly demand, You guide my steps, You hold me tight, You strengthen me … Continue reading
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GOOD DAYS
We don’t get too many perfect days where I live. When you suffer from breathing issues, allergies and old age, you relish it when a day comes along that’s just the right temperature, with low dew points and not much pollen … Continue reading
INSTANT SUMMER
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When we left for our trip to So. Carolina at the end of April, our ground was still covered with the remnants of a winter blizzard that pounded us a week before. … Continue reading
WORDS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
“But the Hebrew word, the word timshel—‘Thou mayest’— that gives a choice. It might be the most important word in the world. That says the way is open. That throws it right back on a man. For if ‘Thou mayest’—it … Continue reading
FRENZY IN THE CITY STREETS
The big parade on the fourth of July always included children. There were those who watched on the lawn chair laden sidewalks, or on the broad shoulders of someone taller. There were those who spent time decorated their bikes, tricycles, … Continue reading
VACATION SORT OF
I will be taking a brief vacation from blogging. I’ll continue to write daily, but until we find a different internet service. I’ll be taking a vacation of sorts. In doing so, I’m hoping to concentrate more on improving my … Continue reading
A LETTER OF HOPE
My Dear Child, I know things look bad. The world doesn’t seem to realize just what a mess its created. There are wars all across the globe. Children are dying and being sold into slavery. People flee from their countries in … Continue reading
WHAT DO THEY SEE?
When children are young, they look to their parents as super heroes – men and women of steel – those who can make their boo-boos better and dry their tears when they’re hurting. When they get older, the mask and … Continue reading
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