Tag Archives: Advent

THE YOUNG AND RESTLESS SHEPHERDS

Posted on December 7, 2018 by

This is the time of year for Christmas Pageants – for children – a time of waiting and anticipation.  A number of years ago I wrote a play for my drama kids about the birth of Jesus, the Messiah from … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS CLASSICS – THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

This poignant tale was written by Hans Christian Anderson and published in 1845. The author came to life on the movie screen as Danny Kaye recreated some of his stories.  He was portrayed as a wonderful story teller who delighted children … Continue reading →

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SHORT SANTA

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL  KATHY BOECHER© This final little Santa Claus is on the shorter side, He has no arms or legs you see, but surely he is wide, His face is bright, his cheeks are red, his eyes … Continue reading →

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A WONDROUS MESSAGE

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A child just turned a woman, became the chosen one, To hold the Son of God within – to be her firstborn Son, She wasn’t someone special – a lowly servant girl – But God had … Continue reading →

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HOPE LIES IN A MANGER

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

It’s easy to see why we need someone to rescue us from the ugliness which has invaded the world.  Identity theft has run amok – human slavery still exists as children are sold into prostitution – morality is at an all time low –  everything … Continue reading →

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DO I MATTER?

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

In these days leading up to Christmas, there are many out there suffering greatly with depression and all the hub-bub of the holidays can often add to that. If you feel alone – if you have lost your job – … Continue reading →

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LET THE MOUNTAINS SING OUT

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Every crack and crevice can hear the angels sing, The rocks cry out with joy to hear the wondrous news they bring, The Son of God is born a child, He’s come … Continue reading →

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A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A frail man, not more than thirty, huddles in the corner of a freight car to keep himself warm.  He nibbles on the remnants of a discarded sandwich from the trash at the local … Continue reading →

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HANDCRAFTED TREASURES

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Over a number of years, my husband carved each of these Santas from a chunk of wood and gifted them to me.  When we moved last year, those Santas were individually wrapped, … Continue reading →

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PEACE ON EARTH

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

The world was a much smaller place than it is today, when Jesus was born in the tiny town of Bethlehem.  In fact a geographer named, Strabo had mapped out as much of it as he possibly could at the time.  There … Continue reading →

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THE GREATEST STORY EVERY TOLD

Posted on December 17, 2017 by

One of the things young actors learn about performing is the importance of an audience. In live theater you never know what kind of response you’ll get until it happens and each time it’s performed the audience reaction can be different. … Continue reading →

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THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES

Posted on December 16, 2017 by

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could hit the pause button and stop the world for a time?  Some days are more chaotic than others, but at this time of the year we all need to slow down and take a … Continue reading →

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PINTEREST PERFECT?

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

You’ve hung the holiday lights and your yard resembles a Currier & Ives painting.  The entrance to your home is filled with wonderful scents of the Christmas season.  Cookies, pies and special cakes are laid out upon a white table cloth, with … Continue reading →

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OLD & NEW

Posted on December 13, 2017 by

Like the Fiddler on the Roof, I love tradition but it doesn’t carry the same punch it used to.  Maybe it’s because we want to make new traditions that fit our lifestyle and some of the old ways are nothing more than old-fashioned. Did … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE?

Posted on December 13, 2017 by

I love the old movies about Christmas.  You know the ones that make you feel all soft inside – cause you tear up – strike a familiar nerve.  Movies like, “A Christmas Carol,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “White Christmas.”  These … Continue reading →

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HE COULD’VE COME IN GLORY

Posted on December 13, 2017 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You could have come in glory, in purple robes and crown, You chose a life of poverty instead, Your bed was once a feeding trough, your palace now a barn, A perfect place … Continue reading →

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ONE BAD POLITICIAN

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

When we look at our politicians today, what do we see?  We’re pounded with stories of indiscretion, sexual harassment, corruption, undignified behavior and evil occurring all over the place. We’ve the ‘benefit’ of receiving all this juicy gossip daily – even … Continue reading →

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RESTORED, RENEWED, REDEEMED

Posted on December 11, 2017 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This old houseboat was once full of life, but now it sits moored to the river’s edge.  It’s in need of paint, some refurbishing, but the bones remain and it can … Continue reading →

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YOU CAN TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS!

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

A rerun from 12/10/14 about yet another Christmas Pageant. I’m one of those old dogs who is constantly learning.  I’ve spent much of my time on earth learning to be patient, but I never seem to get it. I had another lesson … Continue reading →

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PREPARED?

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

Skies of grey, tempered by peeks at the sun, Intermittently drifting in and out, We know it’s coming, We’ve been prepared, Winter, like aging is the final season, We know it’s coming, We’ve prepared, We’ve confessed and repented, Death is … Continue reading →

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