Tag Archives: Bible

WITNESS FROM 18 YEARS BEFORE

REUBEN – PURVEYOR OF FINE LINEN Every year at the time of the Passover, we merchants could count on making a good portion of our yearly income. People from all over the country would arrive in droves to make their … Continue reading

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THE YEARS IN BETWEEN . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The season of Lent will soon be upon us, with the celebration of Ash Wednesday on February 18th. The word “Lent,” is derived from an old English word “Lencten,” which pertains to … Continue reading

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DIGGING UP THE PAST . . .

I planned on writing about archaeology today but stumbled upon this cartoon and couldn’t resist changing my thinking a little. A fake nose and glasses have always been a trigger for me to laugh. I’ve used them in various productions … Continue reading

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HIS WORD IS TRUTH . . .

Those of us who call ourselves writers, cannot compete with the oldest book in time. There is nothing like it. It’s the inspired Word of the One who created time and eternity. It’s His Spirit being penned by human hands. … Continue reading

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DEM BONES DISEASE

My topic for discussion this week has been aging. Not because I’m particularly fond of the subject. It seems there’s a whole lot of people in my age group. I recently heard that the fastest growing group in America today … Continue reading

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THE WEEK IN REVIEW . . .

Looking back and looking forward both bring challenges and joy. My problem is that I often lose sight of the highlights of the past week and the good things that lay ahead. Many times, we get lost in the mundane … Continue reading

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THAT FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL . . .

Most young people are back in school again. Where did the summer go? It seems as though it flew by, but then every season seems to pass quicker when you grow older. As a youngster, I remember the above poem … Continue reading

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WHAT KIND OF EXAMPLE ARE WE SETTING FOR OUR KIDS?

Children born in the 21st century are facing greater challenges than I ever faced. As schools open their door this month, these young people need to be prepared for what they are about to see outside their own front door. … Continue reading

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BECOMING PART OF THE 21st CENTURY . . .

This will be my last post on technology for the time being. For years now, my kids have been telling me to get with the 21st Century and become familiar with the world of technology. I’ve given in, for the … Continue reading

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MAY 21, 2011 – THE END OF THE WORLD

Way back, only 13 years ago on this day, a man named Harold Camping – a California preacher = proclaimed that the beginning of the end of the world would occur. As with this subject, it became the center of … Continue reading

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JOYFUL, PATIENT & FAITHFUL

“All good things arrive unto them that wait–and don’t die in the meantime.”  Mark Twain “God writes a lot of comedy … the trouble is, he’s stuck with so many bad actors who don’t know how to play funny.” Garrison … Continue reading

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WHAT EXACTLY IS A CONUNDRUM?

No, I haven’t been to the Ark Encounter, but I’ve read the book. There are so many questions with this story that boggle the mind. In fact, you might call it a conundrum. A conundrum is defined in the dictionary as a confusing … Continue reading

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WINSOME WEDNESDAY

“Winsome” is one of those words we don’t use in daily conversation anymore, but it’s a lovely word. It’s an adjective which means – sweetly or innocently charming. Maybe that’s why we don’t use it much.  Our world has become less innocent, … Continue reading

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WHAT’S HAPPY ABOUT HALLOWEEN?

Ah, the joys of the season – the holiday celebrating the living dead – the ghosts that go bump in the night – the fear filled movies that are intended to scare you to an early grave – the spirits … Continue reading

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CHANGE IS INEVITABLE

Change can be good; it can drive us crazy; it can be difficult, but it will happen to everyone. When something disrupts our comfort zone it can really shake us up. The world is in a constant state of flux. … Continue reading

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WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE TOUGH CHOICES

Proverbs 16:9 ESV “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Whether you’re a child, teen, adult or aging person, you will have to make difficult choices in this life. There will be many along the way. When … Continue reading

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THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

Since it’s TBT, I’m sharing a post from 2014. Jesus has been my family’s shepherd for a lifetime. Even when it seems that we’re getting close to the end of our journey here on earth, we can draw comfort from … Continue reading

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FINDING TRUE PEACE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER © When life engulfs you with anger and rage – when you struggle with fear and temptation, Turn to the book of our God’s written page – He will heal you and give you salvation. … Continue reading

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PARENTING ISNT FOR WIMPS

As our children grow from infants to toddlers, you will see a lot of your own habits and idiosyncrasies come to life in them. This is a time to really be a good role model for them. They’re like little … Continue reading

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FOR ALL THE SAINTS

William W. How (1823-1897) Was called both the “poor man’s bishop” and “the children’s bishop,” He was known for his work among the destitute in the London slums and among the factory workers in west Yorkshire. He wrote a number … Continue reading

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