Tag Archives: AGING

LORD, TEACH ME HOW TO PRAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Why is it when we come in prayerWe just don’t have the words to share?The struggles still continue on,Our hopes diminish and are gone. We lift our voices, but we fearThat God’s … Continue reading

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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

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WALKING WITH JESUS . . .

COLORED PENCIL DRAWING BY PAUL BOECHER & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A life once filled with loneliness, a heart that seemed like stone, Has turned to Christ and all at once, that life is not alone, To walk without the … Continue reading

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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

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CHARTING THE COURSE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Ripple effects of every day, can change or drive us down, The way to find contentment is in every perfect sound, The breath of the wind entwines you, the grip of hate hangs tight, … Continue reading

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LOOK TO HEAVEN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Where can you find some peace of mind, when all around seems lost,In city streets so dimly lit, at an expensive cost,In valleys green where water pours through rivers pure and clean,In … Continue reading

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HAPPY RENEW YEAR . . .

I have ongoing issues with my phone, especially when I’m trying to type a message.  Usually I hit the wrong key and spell check changes the word completely and makes me look like a complete idiot to the one receiving … Continue reading

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RIPPLE EFFECT . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It seems that nothing matters anymore,When tears like floods fall gently to the floor,When life itself seems meaningless and lost,We long for respite from the horrid cost. The difference that we made … Continue reading

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ANOTHER CHRISTMAS IN THE BOOKS . . .

For many the Christmas season is over – to be packed away for another year – to be forgotten for another 300 or so days and then revived with the buying of more gifts, more parties, more over-indulgence – to extend … Continue reading

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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

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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

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UNDESERVED MIRACLES . . .

In Bible times, miracles were nothing new. The entire story of creation was nothing short of a miracle from God. Moses led the children of Israel out of bondage by the strength of God’s miraculous deeds. Jesus showed His divine … Continue reading

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CHRISTMAS OVERLOAD . . .

This time of the year is packed with a complete bag of mixed emotions.  We can be up one minute and down the next. In all the rush and anticipation, we find ourselves with not enough time, money or ability … Continue reading

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CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MOVIES . . .

Though “A Christmas Story,” was written as a screenplay based on a series of monologues by Jean Shepherd a radio commentator for many years, it has taken the place of many of the old Christmas movies, like “White Christmas,” and … Continue reading

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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

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GOD IS WORTHY OF PRAISE . . .

Thanksgiving is a special day assigned to give thanks for all our blessings. Maybe you don’t feel your life has dealt any your way. You might even wonder if God is real or if He was just made up to … Continue reading

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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

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GOD IS STRONGER . . .

When we think of wings, we usually visualize the body part of some kind of bird, an angel or something we order as an appetizer. We don’t usually imagine great strength in those wings until we see a bird in … Continue reading

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TRUE GRIT . .

I come from a long line of strong women. My ancestors were what I would call, true pioneers.  They trudged across country with horses and covered wagons to begin a new life.  The women gathered buffalo chips to start campfires, … Continue reading

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FEELING GRATEFUL . . .

I love the wisdom of Piglet.  He always seems to know the right things to say.  “Our hearts may be small, but they have the capacity to hold great amounts of gratitude.” Yesterday, the women of our church held a … Continue reading

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