Category Archives: wisdom
PUTTING THINGS INTO PERSPECTIVE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I’ve often said that aging is not for the faint of heart. Getting up in the morning is the first challenge. Making a mad dash to the bathroom is second on the … Continue reading
OPEN SKETCH BOOK
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© A gentle breeze flows through the trees as people stroll along the water’s edge. Clouds gather above the lake, creating a tranquil scene filled with artists painting on their canvases and … Continue reading
BACK TO NATURE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A blue-grey sky, rolls swiftly by, the clouds entwine with glory, The road is paved with gilded stones, that tell an endless story, A husky mule, a rugged man, set out to … Continue reading
THE GREATEST GIFT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER As we walk through the season of Lent, I can’t help but think of the greatest gift that God has given us. There is no way to repay him except to follow … Continue reading
WRITTEN ON THE WIND . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© A few years ago, a dear friend from our high school days invited Paul to an art retreat in Wisconsin. The two of them had many memories from those early years, … Continue reading
A RENDEZVOUS IN TIME . . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul T. Boecher always said he was born in the wrong century. His heart belonged to wilderness exploration and culture. His talent as an artist would’ve been perfect for the 1800 journeys … Continue reading
HOW DO WE GET WISDOM?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Mark Twain once said, “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be … Continue reading
CLOTHED IN MAJESTY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Never wanting, never needing, everything for them is there, Clothed in majesty and beauty, life’s perfection they do wear, Standing staunchly like brave soldiers, knowing He will soon appear, As they wait … Continue reading
HOLDING ONTO MY TEARS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER A week has passed and so many memories have run through my minds. I guess that happens when you share a life with someone for most of it. The painting included in … Continue reading
INNER PEACE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Times of turmoil and confusion, peace may seem aloof or gone, Yet the Lord of all creation, stills the waters and the storm, He will calm the rumbling seas, He can give … Continue reading
AULD LANG SYNE – ONCE UPON A TIME
It’s time to kick out the old and welcome the new. As we approach the ending of another year, we tend to look back at all the icky stuff that happened during that time. We hope that a new beginning … Continue reading
DELIVERY DAY . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Your tiny, dimpled hands reaching up to your mother’s breast – Your soft, fuzzy head nestling closer to her. How did you sleep on that first night of your birth? You were helpless – in a … Continue reading
LIFE & DEATH MIRACLES . . .
Anyone sitting at the bedside of their child gazing at the perfection of that new life, will tell you it’s a miracle – a gift from God. When a parent spends the last few days of their child’s life in a hospital … Continue reading
WONDROUS MIRACLES. . .
It was the Christmas of 2019. Our children from South Carolina were coming to home to share in this wonderful holiday with us. All the decorations were in place. Our little tree was filled with ornaments we’d collected over the … Continue reading
BEST LAID PLANS . . .
The children are bundled in their warmest clothes. Mom has filled the thermos with hot chocolate. Dad has warmed up the car and it’s off to the tree farm. When they arrive, everyone sprints out in wild anticipation. All of … Continue reading
I JUST CAN’T WAIT . . .
There’s nothing like a road trip to make the best of family or friends into the exact opposite by the time the journey is over. I recall many of our family road trips. Most of the early years of our … Continue reading
THE YOUNG & RESTLESS SHEPHERDS . . .
This is a rerun of what will probably be posted annually. It is a wonderful memory from several years ago, that will remain in my mind forever. There’s nothing like a Christmas pageant with children that seems to ignite all … Continue reading
GOD IS FAITHFUL . . .
The word “faithful,” seems to have taken on a lot of different meanings over time. It can mean being steadfast or loyal. It may take on a different meaning when referred to as being true to your spouse or right … Continue reading
GOD IS MORE PATIENT . . .
Another great attribute of God is His enduring patience. When we need to wait for something, we tend to lose that ability and even ask God to give us some as we pray. When that happens, God may give us … Continue reading
GOD IS WISER . . .
Wisdom is a word used to describe someone who has gained understanding over a number of years, through the ups and downs of life, the experiences and the choices made – good or bad. It’s what we learn through these … Continue reading
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