Tag Archives: Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher
THE END OR JUST THE BEGINNING?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER All the excitement has come to an end – or has it. Christmas has passed – the lights will remain for another week or so. Using those gift cards and spending more … Continue reading
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Waiting can be so hard. We plan, we ponder, we wonder, we seek, we anticipate with longing the coming of the Savior, the Messiah, the King of Kings. He came many years ago … Continue reading
THE ROAD TO BETHLEHEM . . .
ORIGINAL WOOD SCULPTURE BY PAUL & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The events leading up to the birth of Jesus of Nazareth have taken us on an amazing journey which only God could have designed. The angel’s announcement to Mary and … Continue reading
LIVE TO DIE AND DYING TO LIVE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This is the beginning of a new day, a new week, a new celebration – as our hearts turn to a tiny baby boy, who was the true Son of God, born … Continue reading
CAN WE BECOME STUCK IN TRADITION?
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When an artist does a sketch, it’s usually a forerunner of a future painting. The painter sometimes needs to take a photograph without using a camera. These sketches aren’t finished art, … Continue reading
TIME STANDS STILL . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When winter actually sets in, our bones begin to ache. The coldness and speed of the wind, make it seem like you abide in the arctic. The waters are frozen while still … Continue reading
WILL IT BE A BLUE CHRISTMAS?
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There is something about this time of the year that stirs our emotions to the hilt. I know everyone grieves differently. Sometimes we’d prefer not to talk about our sadness or … Continue reading
ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Do you have all your Christmas shopping done? Are your travel arrangements made? How about cookies, fruitcake and other special goodies? Are you in charge of hosting the celebration this year? Is … Continue reading
A LETTER FROM JESUS TO MARY . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Today’s painting was actually done at the end of autumn, when trees were almost completely empty of foliage. It’s a peek through a barren forest. The focal point is a distant, not yet frozen … Continue reading
WINTER WARMTH . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Living in a house built in the late 1800s creates special attention when the temperatures dip into single digits. There are three sources of heat in this sweet little farmhouse. A … Continue reading
WINTER’S MONOTONES . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER With the coming of Christmas, we imagine brilliantly colored lights adorning a Christmas tree. We picture decorations in a variety of jewel tones and bright reds and greens. Those fabulous hues are … Continue reading
THROUGH THE DARKNESS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Snow has become the norm in our area. Now we’re experiencing below zero temperatures. This part of winter is one that I don’t really prefer but living in the Midwest all my … Continue reading
OUR GREATEST TREASURE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Here’s another painting of one of God’s amazing creatures. The hawk has been found to be one of the most intelligent birds. They have great strength in their wings. They are considered … Continue reading
AND A CHILD WILL LEAD THEM . . .
Original art & Poetry by Paul T. Boecher & Kathy Boecher© This pencil sketch was done in 2010 by Paul somewhere in the mountains. As I look at the detail in this drawing not only do I see Paul’s craftsmanship … Continue reading
WINTER’S GRASP . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Another winter storm has socked us in. Roads will be hard to travel. Schools will open late or not at all. Plans will be rearranged or cancelled. Christmas shopping will probably be … Continue reading
WINTER REMINDER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Paul’s painting displays the majesty of God’s creation. Today I’m using it as a reminder of why we need a Savior. The idea of sin causing people to go to hell … Continue reading
EMPTY BRANCHES . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Seems like we can’t escape winter so far this year. Our neighborhood has been a winter wonderland for the last couple weeks. Each day begins with a light dusting upon cars … Continue reading
PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In thinking about the King of Creation – Lord of Lords – the Almighty God – we don’t expect to hear of this holy birth to happen the way it did. The lowly … Continue reading
ARE WE EVER READY?
We’re living in terrifying times. Â Fear grasps our throats and we choke on it. Â We’re slowly and cleverly being devoured by evil. Â It’s a problem old as time. In my lifetime alone, I’ve experienced the fear of invasion from foreign … Continue reading
FIRST LIGHT . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This colored pencil sketch is of a familiar sight for those who have traveled through Wyoming. Imagine what the first pioneers thought of this ominous looking butte popping up from the … Continue reading
