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IT’S ALL ABOUT HIM!
There are days when I wonder what on earth I’m still doing here. I spend hours trying to figure out some new technology when I could have completed three loads of laundry. I wake up early only to spend that … Continue reading
LAYERS
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Shrek said it best when he said, “Ogres are like onions. They have lots of layers.” or something like that. Taking that statement one step further we all have many layers. That’s the way God … Continue reading
EXPRESSION
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© When fears and worries are so real, We sometimes wonder why we feel, The pangs of deep depression. The weight’s extreme – we lose all hope, Our hearts grow … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – MOTION
Original Art by Paul T. Boecher© When the earth was perfectly formed, God was there in the action. When mankind disobeyed God, they couldn’t hide from Him. When He determined the payment for sin, He was the one who provided … Continue reading
TRUE FREEDOM
Have we changed at all in these past 50 years? Is that mountainside ringing out freedom for all races and religions? Are we still battling the hatred and anger against one another, rather than learning to live together as brothers? When … Continue reading
THE FORCE
A long time ago, in a galaxy far away . . . someone is taking the message of peace all the way to the bank. Isn’t it interesting how the battle between good and evil continues to exist? What’s even more … Continue reading
NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD
Martin Rinkart ministered to the people of Eilenburg, Germany during the Thirty Years War. Not only was the town the site of many skirmishes, but many lives were lost due to disease and poverty – a common malady of the day. Rinkart … Continue reading
WASHED IN THE BLOOD
Pools of crimson stain the streets. People running, hiding, covering themselves and those around them. Fear surrounds, then pain, followed by anger and rage. Faces and heads shrouded in black, too cowardly to show themselves. Thoughts of waging a righteous … Continue reading
HANG IN THERE
Each day we hear of horrible acts of violence in other parts of the world and on our own city streets. I often wonder what’s going on – what’s happening to our morality – respect for life and for those who … Continue reading
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD
The castles of old were built to keep out the enemy. The walls were high and enforced by even higher stone gates surrounding them – a bulwark that never failed. We fight a battle every day against the world, our flesh and … Continue reading
DATELINE, OCTOBER 30, 1517
Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 10-30-14 The man lay motionless in his bed, wondering if what he was about to do was even remotely logical. His mind had been plagued for years on thoughts of obtaining a place in heaven. He … Continue reading
THE WORD HE STILL WILL LET REMAIN
As a historical event, reformation isn’t anything new. Changes occur all the time, but the Lutheran reformation occurred at just the perfect time in history. With the invention of the Gutenberg printing press, mass production of the Bible could be placed in the hands … Continue reading
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL
Smiles are wonderful ways of expressing your joy, excitement, contentment, approval and love, but sometimes a smile can just be a mask for what’s really going on in the mind of the face behind it. Even the supposedly strongest among us, … Continue reading
WHAT LIES AHEAD?
I have trudged through this journey called life for over seven decades. The voyage has been cluttered with obstacles, bumps in the road, giant roadblocks and danger all around. There were times when I’ve been bruised, cut to the core, … Continue reading
DEM BONES
In 1999, an adventure/horror movie called “The Mummy” hit the big screen and we were witness to the dead coming back to life – embalming garb and all. Flesh began to cover near skeletal bodies – muscle replaced withered … Continue reading
LOOK TO THE SKY
Clouds go dancing through the sky – painted for our pleasure, Elephants or angels fly – on canvas without measure, The great expanse can turn to dust – its face will fill with rage, but when the clouds dispel their grief, the tears wash clean … Continue reading
GIVE ME YOUR TIRED, YOUR POOR
When I visited New York several years ago, there were cows everywhere. I ‘m not referring to herds of them running through the streets. Artists had painted these whimsical creatures to highlight some of the landmarks. My sister and I took photos standing in front of them, (before … Continue reading
WE THE PEOPLE …
Please forgive my reposting this post from 4-3-14. My garden is keeping me busy so I’m cheating and using an old one. It’s still pertinent in light of all thEchaos in our country. I am very concerned about the state … Continue reading
REFRESHING RAIN
The tears of God come rushing down to moisturize the earth, The water fills the hardened ground with life and brings new birth. The seeds that we have planted, lie dormant in the ground, Until His precious water quenches souls … Continue reading
NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN
o Solomon spent a lifetime chasing the wind. In all his years of wealth, fulfillment and pleasure, he continued to struggle with the meaning of life. I do too. I often wonder why we go through difficulties. Why do we have … Continue reading
