Tag Archives: Blessings

PRAISE GOD FOR PRAYERS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Pheasant hunting began about a month ago and extends from October 11, 2025, through January 4, 2026. I remember my uncle hunting for these beautiful birds when I was a child. He … Continue reading

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GOD’S AMAZING PAINTBRUSH . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This past week, God has been painting the sky to reflect the beautiful color on the ground. In Minnesota, we’ve been blessed to see the Northern Lights – gorgeous sunsets – amazing … Continue reading

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LIVING IN THE PAST . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© How many times have you looked back over your life and wondered why memories are so important? Today I am thankful for them. Memories can be a blessing or a curse. Most … Continue reading

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GOD’S BOUNTY . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This still life shows some tasty looking fruit, but what really stands out to me is the setting in which it is placed. The movement going on behind the fruit shows … Continue reading

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TIME PASSING . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER TODAY IS THE 8TH OF NOVEMBER – ONE WEEK OF THE MONTH ALREADY PASSED – TIME STOPS FOR NO ONE – A BLESSING, YES FOR THOSE OF US WHO STILL LIVE TO SEE ANOTHER DAY. FOR … Continue reading

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CRACK OF DAWN . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today is Friday, November 7th. Like most days, I look forward to each morning. The sky is just beginning to open. The sun slowly kisses the tops of autumn trees and … Continue reading

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MORNING GLORY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER November 4 – Blessing – God’s Creation Paul had an eye for color, contrast, movement natural elements and he attempted to come close to God’s original design through his art. We are … Continue reading

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OUR THREE CHILDREN . . .

NOVEMBER 3RD – BLESSINGS Today I thank God for the blessing of family. Our three children are no longer kids. They have, however, grown into amazing adults with great work ethics, strong faith in God, compassionate, loving, caring and faithful … Continue reading

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REFUGE . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER As I continue to sort through all of Paul’s many paintings, I see a strong spiritual sense in each one of them. He loved the Lord with all his heart and knew … Continue reading

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MAJESTIC WILDLIFE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today we change the calendar to November, the month of thanksgiving and counting our blessings. It is the time of the year when special holidays get underway and plans are being made … Continue reading

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GOD UNDERSTANDS . . .

Through every great blessing God bestows on us; for all the messes He’s repaired, for all the broken hearts; for providing relief from all our physical, spiritual and emotional needs, we give thanks today and every day. God understands. The … 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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OLD HOLIDAY TRADITIONS . . .

Holiday traditions come and go, but there seem to be some that hang on for a lifetime if not longer. With Thanksgiving just a short time off, food preparations are already being made or shopped for. We can almost envision … Continue reading

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THANKS FOR EVERYTHING . . .

What are you thankful for today? Sometimes we have to search really hard to be grateful for anything. It is then that we should remember how much those little blessings really mean. When life is filled with chaos – when … Continue reading

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UNCONDITIONAL LOVE . . .

When you consider having a family, be prepared for tons of frustrations –  giving up the things you enjoy doing for yourself – keeping one eye opened while you sleep – never getting the laundry done – a sink full of dishes  -maintaining your … Continue reading

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GOD BE WITH MY FAMILY . . .

The past few weeks have been filled with family time, sharing good times, laughter, old memories and new ones made. Getting together as a family for special days has always been a part of lives. We aren’t all together each … Continue reading

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SPLENDOR

Today is May 16th. Of course there are many historical events I could write about. History is a journal of who we are as human beings. Many would have us eliminate all the bad things that have occurred over time. … Continue reading

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MAY 15 – NATIONAL FAMILY DAY

“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.”— Alex Haley Today has been designated as National Family Day. The picture above is my wonderful family. We are an amazing tribe. The originals are … Continue reading

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FRIDAY PRAYER

The week is coming to a close. The frigid temperatures should also be winding down soon. My heart has felt slightly frozen this week as wind chills cast a giant shadow over us. Each day seemed to run right into the next. We stayed … Continue reading

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WE ARE FAMILY . . .

There’s nothing like a family gathering to get your heart pumping, your eyes alert, your ears partially aware and your hugs so meaningful. The pictures from yesterday show the intensity of watching football on TV – the sharing of fun … Continue reading

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