Tag Archives: AGING
DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?
Lately, much of my time has been spent going to doctor appointments. I guess that goes along with the aging factor. During those times, I have the opportunity to observe the comings and goings of people – sick, well, hearty and … Continue reading
PROMISE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In his early years as a fine artist, Paul T. Boecher did a lot of sculptures for various individuals and businesses. Everything from totem poles to fish and birds, along with a life-sized … Continue reading
OUT OF THE DARKNESS . . .
We just said goodbye to another year – to all the past sins, mistakes and blunders. Now we can take heart in the everlasting light that takes away every blot. We have a clean slate because of that light – the … Continue reading
THE SCARS OF THE PAST . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting wouldn’t be considered beautiful by most, but looking at it closely, I can see myself in that tree. Each second of life is quickly ticking away. The weight of brokenness … Continue reading
GOODBYE, OLD YEAR . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER A lifetime of memories, a brain filled with stuff, I wonder if all of these things were enough, In years of contentment or days of despair, Not one of these memories could heartbreak repair. Oh, the … Continue reading
AULD LANG SYNE . . .
I’m not sure that the song, “Auld Lang Syne,” by Robert Burns ever made the Hit Parade, but I do know that Robbie Burns didn’t actually compose the lyrics. It’s right there on Wikipedia and of course the Internet knows everything, … Continue reading
CHANGE & DECAY . . .
As we come to the end of another year, it’s natural to look back at the past and think about all the ugliness that happened during that time. It’s time for a fresh start – a second chance or a do-over. In … Continue reading
HUNGERING & THIRSTING FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS
Being hungry and thirsty are ways of telling us we need nourishment and refreshment. The only way to satiate that hunger and thirst is to immerse ourselves in God’s Word and His amazing plan for our lives. Through them we will … Continue reading
PEACE BETWEEN GOD & MAN
What is happening in our world today? We certainly don’t see much evidence of peace with wars raging in Ukraine and Israel. We don’t see peace in our own country as we’re still a divided nation in so many ways. Disputes erupt on … Continue reading
THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS PRESENT – PART FOUR
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
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
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
A NAME DECLARED BY GOD
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
DO WE MATTER?
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
CHRISTMAS PRESENT 3 – IGNORANCE & WANT
“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
CHRISTMAS PRESENT PART TWO – DREAMS
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
EMMANUEL – GOD WITH US . . .
“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
I CAN’T WAIT . . .
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
WHEN PEACE CAME TO EARTH . . .
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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