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ME, MY, MINE, MYSELF OR I . . .
Today might be the time to challenge yourself. How many times, whether speaking to others, writing an essay, filling out an employment resume, do you use any of the words in today’s title? Isn’t it interesting how often those words … Continue reading
Posted in compassion, inspiration., wisdom
Tagged Anxiety, communication, conversation, egotism, Friendship, me my I myself mine, narcissism, wisdom, words
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GOING WITH THE FLOW . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER You can almost imagine the sound of a babbling brook, Trickling rapidly over rocks, winding over obstacles, but still persisting, Each turn in that flowage, touches something along the way, We can … Continue reading
GROWING PAINS
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”― Mark Twain When we embark on this thing called life, we have no idea where we’re going or what we’ll … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Inspiration, wisdom
Tagged AGING, contentment, death, FAITH, Heaven, Hope, Inspiration, life, Peace, retirement, wisdom
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FILL ‘ER UP . . .
In the old days (how I hate that expression) filling up your car’s gas tank was so different. First, you’d pull into a “service” station and a young lad would come out dressed in a white uniform and hat. His … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anxiety, God, wisdom
Tagged AGING, burnout, daily walk, death, Depression, FAITH, God, Jesus, life, recharging, restoration, wisdom
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THE NEXT STEP . . .
It’s been almost eight years since we downsized into a home half the size of where we were living for 24 years before. So, I guess we’ve accumulated enough junk to make another move. When age catches up with you … Continue reading
Posted in aging, retirement, wisdom
Tagged AGING, encouragement, God's plan, Grace, retirement, time, wisdom
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FRAZZLED FRIDAY
We’ve come to the end of another work week. It’s Friday, and many of you are thanking God for that fact. I’m thanking Him for getting me through another week. When you’re in the “golden years,” it supposed to be … Continue reading
Posted in aging, depression, God, wisdom
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, determination, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Letting Go, stress, trust, wisdom
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THE FARM . . .
As I sit in my own “farm” house in the city of Anoka, I can’t help but recall days spent at my grandparents’ home in Wisconsin so many years ago. There’s something about a farm that reeks of clean living, … Continue reading
DAWN OF A NEW DAY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Golden glow arises at dawn, kissing the trees awake, Brilliant tints inhabit the sky, shades for heaven they make, A ripple effect explodes there, shadows and light descend, The chill in the air refreshes, all … Continue reading
WISDOM EARNED THROUGH AGING
“Both old and young alike ought to seek wisdom: the former in order that, as age comes over him, he may be young in good things because of the grace of what has been, and the latter in order that, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, God, wisdom
Tagged AGING, depression & anxiety, encouragement, FAITH, giving in or giving up, Goals, Inspiration, retireent, retirement, road blocks, senior living, wisdom
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FOREVER YOUNG
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Fairy tales can come true – it can happen to you, if you’re young at heart … Old, blue eyes, Frank Sinatra made that dream seem possible when he released “Young at Heart” in 1963. It … Continue reading
GOD’S WISDOM . . .
I planned to write about wisdom this week. I got through Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Wednesday night required another trip to the ER. The problem was taken care of, and we were sent home. Thursday, we ventured to scheduled appointments with oncology for scans … Continue reading
PURPLE MORNING MAJESTY . . .
THE VIEW OUTSIDE MY SIDE WINDOW THIS MORNING . . . I look out my window at dawn of each day, The sky fills with glory and begs me to pray, My God is my helper, my strength and my … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, wisdom
Tagged AGING, ENDURING LOVE, glory, Good shepherd, Hope, Jesus, majesty, promises, sunrise, wisdom
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KNOWLEDGE +UNDERSTANDING = WISDOM
Job 28:28 “The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.” The hope of every human mind is to gain wisdom, We labor through our lives in search of it, We imagine that it will come … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Encouragement, wisdom
Tagged AGING, discernment, encouragement, FAITH, God, God's Word, Hope, Inspiration, knowledge, understanding, wisdom
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WHO IS GOD?
I came across some verses in Proverbs 30 today which describe who God is. These words are powerful, just like God is. These words show His omniscience (knowledgeable of all things,) – omnipresence (always present and available,) – omnipotence (all powerful.) They also … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Daily inspiration and devotions, God, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged Christianity, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Omnipotence, Omnipresence, Omniscient, understanding, wisdom
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ON BECOMING A WISE GUY . . .
This week I’m going to focus on wisdom. Not because I’m so filled with it myself, but because age doesn’t necessarily make us wise. I think some of the greatest words of wisdom have come from children. For example, when I was … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Life, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, anxiety & depression, encouragement, Inspiration, life, positive thoughts
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JESUS, LEAD US THROUGH THE SHADOWS. . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Our world is full of tragic news and difficult decisions. We struggle to find good in all the strife and dark divisions. The devil uses all these things to tug within our … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Jesus, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, FAITH, good & evil, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, wisdom
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SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was done several years ago, shortly after a tornado tore through the city of Minneapolis. An entire rookery was destroyed, except for one lone survivor. God shows us, even in … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, trials, wisdom
Tagged Anxiety, Creation, Depression, FAITH, God, Hope for the hopeless, Omnipresence, picking up the pieces, survival
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WHEN YOU JUST CAN’T . . .
There are some days when you just CAN’T – Make it through the discontent, Throw your troubles to the wind, When your inner thoughts have sinned Toss your worries in the air, Hope that someone’s home up there, Pray for God … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Life, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, wisdom
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EARTHLY TREASURE
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© The broken-down feed mill stands firmly aside the riverbank, Like a noble guardian, staunchly surveying the water, Once filled with treasure of the harvested gold, It now stands as a tribute to its former glory, … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Encouragement, wisdom
Tagged earthly wealth, FAITH, God, provision, riches, treasure, wisdom
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WHAT EXACTLY IS A CONUNDRUM?
No, I haven’t been to the Ark Encounter, but I’ve read the book. There are so many questions with this story that boggle the mind. In fact, you might call it a conundrum. A conundrum is defined in the dictionary as a confusing … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, God, wisdom
Tagged Bible, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Noah & the Ark, Omnipotent, trust, truth of God's Word, truth or fiction?, wisdom
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