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CHRISTMAS PRESENT – PART FOUR

Posted on December 23, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Christmas today has become an amalgamation of travel plans, waiting in airports or taking to the road. We buy, wrap and hope the response will be positive. We cook wonderful meals; special desserts and all the preparation of the Advent Season leads … Continue reading →

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COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 22, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Final exams are done.  It’s time for a well-deserved Christmas break for students and teachers.  The excitement for the big day is growing.  People scurry about looking for the perfect Christmas gifts and carols are filling churches across the country. Christmas … Continue reading →

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A NAME DECLARED BY GOD

Posted on December 22, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You came to a world filled with darkness and sin, You loved us devoutly without and within, Your love conquered all through a child meek and small, Sweet Jesus, Your Son came and died … Continue reading →

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A CHILD IS BORN

Posted on December 21, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

An amazing thing happens after the birth of a child. All the pain you endured is replaced with joy and anticipation for the new life you hold in your arms. You check to see if all the little fingers and … Continue reading →

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DO WE MATTER?

Posted on December 20, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

In these days leading up to Christmas, there are many out there suffering greatly with depression. All the hub-bub of the holidays can often add to that. The world is so focused on not offending others, that we might think that our … Continue reading →

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OH TANNEBAUM

Posted on December 19, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

The beauty of a freshly cut Christmas tree has been a tradition for many years. During the Victorian Era, candles were woven into the branches to be lit on Christmas Eve. Families would dance around the decorated arbor, singing festive songs. There … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS PRESENT 3 – IGNORANCE & WANT

Posted on December 18, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

“The Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens seems to resonate from generation to generation. It is filled with ghosts, memories, poverty, illness, ignorance and want. Dickens was speaking from experience as he wrote this story of a stingy old man named Ebenezer … Continue reading →

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TO MARY FROM JESUS . . .

Posted on December 17, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© THIS POEM WAS FIRST POSTED IN 2018. THE PAINTING IS ONE OF MINE DONE PLEIN AIRE SEVERAL YEARS AGO. IT WAS DONE IN STILLWATER, MN. BETHELEHEM WAS THE LITTLE TOWN OF JESUS’ BIRTH. EVERY ROOM WAS FILLED WITH … Continue reading →

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THE LITTLE SHEPHERD BOY

Posted on December 16, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

A SHORT STORY BY KATHY BOECHER It was an amazing night of wonder and miracles. The little shepherd boy hugged the little lamb in his arms as he looked at the tiny baby in a manger. How could it be? … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS PRESENT PART TWO – DREAMS

Posted on December 16, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

This week is all about Christmas. It’s a time of gifts and love – special decorations – beautiful light displays – shopping for the perfect gift – sharing – dreams. Children are dreaming of a special gift they’re hoping for. Teens dream about … Continue reading →

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EMMANUEL – GOD WITH US . . .

Posted on December 15, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

“GOD WITH US” By Kathy Boecher The world in pain and trouble lay, temptation all around, But in a lowly feeding trough. a Savior could be found, Born of a virgin, meek and mild and God’s own precious Son, He … Continue reading →

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I CAN’T WAIT . . .

Posted on December 14, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

This time of year brings all kinds of expectation and anticipation. As we age, our ability to be patient has just about worn out completely and sitting in a waiting room can be as tough as waiting for something exciting or … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS PRESENT – NOT PRESENTS

Posted on December 13, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

As I searched for a picture for this post, all I could find was photographs of beautifully wrapped Christmas gifts, complete with ribbons and bows. I realized I forgot to add the “ghost” of Christmas to present. The Ghost of Christmas Present … Continue reading →

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I DON’T WANT TO BE A SHEEP

Posted on December 11, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I’ve had the opportunity to direct several Christmas pageants over the years and one thing is for sure. No one wants to be a sheep. Sheep are stubborn – they stray from the flock and get in trouble – they … Continue reading →

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MY SHEPHERD IS MY KING . . .

Posted on December 11, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

This beautiful relief carving was installed in January, 2003 at Bay Pines Lutheran School, in Bay Pines, Florida.  A friend recently sent photos of it so I’m sharing it with a poem I wrote to go along with it. Paul … Continue reading →

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WHEN PEACE CAME TO EARTH . . .

Posted on December 10, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Today is the second Sunday in Advent. Another candle is lit on the Advent wreath. A sermon about repentance and forgiveness is spoken with passages from the Bible referring to the forerunner of Christ, John the Baptist. This was the … Continue reading →

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IN SEARCH OF THE LIGHT

Posted on December 9, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Christmas lights are everywhere. In fact, they started to market them way back in August as the end of summer triggered the start of the holiday season. The call for making a buck can be annoying, but Christmas is something … Continue reading →

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JOSEPH, A MAN OF FAITH & HONOR

Posted on December 5, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Nazareth was an insignificant small-town set in the hill country just a few miles from the Sea of Galilee. It had a population of about 400 people who were mostly Jewish in heritage. Everyone knew everyone else. Any news would … Continue reading →

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ANGELS AMONG US . . .

Posted on December 4, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

This time of year is filled with lights of all kinds – festive events – beautiful choral music – gifts – anticipation – excitement – stories – and angels. The Bible talks about angels being present from the beginning of … Continue reading →

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THE YOUNG & RESTLESS SHEPHERDS

Posted on December 3, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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