Tag Archives: Christian devotions
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER . . .
ART & ENCOURAGEMENT BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “70 is the new 50” was undoubtedly coined by someone in their 70s. Growing old means you are now one of those blue haired church ladies. It means you have achieved a … Continue reading
CAN THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH?
Traffic sounds rumble early on a frosty morning. The crash of box cars echoes from the tracks. People running here and there with so much to accomplish and so little time. You become invisible in a sea of bodies rushing – … Continue reading
DON’T WORRY – I’M FINE!
Disclaimer – This post is not intended to offend anyone – only to illustrate. There are days in my life when worry overtakes me. I often wonder why it’s so much a part of who I am. It might be … Continue reading
LUKE CHAPTER ONE
The opening verses of the first chapter of Luke are a dedication of sorts to a prominent citizen of Antioch who was a contemporary of the author. They were both men of wealth and education. Luke felt it necessary to … Continue reading
COMPASSIONATE SAVIOR
It was like most nights in the arid Garden of Gethsemane – one of Jesus’ favorite spots to go for refuge from the crowds. This was not to be like any other night however. Earlier that evening, Jesus spent time … Continue reading
COME ON OVER!
Since we moved into our “new” old house, we’ve had a number of visitors. Some came to welcome us to the neighborhood, some came out of curiosity to see this 1885 property. There were those we told to stop by … Continue reading
SUBMIT
“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.” Abraham Lincoln Today we await the transfer of power as one president leaves office and another takes the oath … Continue reading
HIDDEN
Original Art by Paul T. Boecher© As hard as we may try, we cannot hide from God’s eyes. He knows our every sin, our every need, our every desire. He knows the outer shell that He created when our parents … Continue reading
GUIDE MY WAY, LORD
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© With every passing day, I feel you close beside me. You watch each step I take, and perfectly you guide me. And when my feet should stray – when things get in my … Continue reading
SUPER SUPER HERO
Another Super Bowl has come and gone and men who are simply much larger, stronger, physically capable than most can now rest on their laurels. Isn’t it amazing how willing some are to place their hopes and dreams on such qualities? … Continue reading
SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET
Have you ever research your family tree? I had a great-great grandfather who fought in the Civil War. Another was a tailor and another built several churches in his state. Many were pioneers in the early history of America and came … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHTS OF SUMMER
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© On these particularly cold, winter mornings of below zero temps and frosted window panes, it’s nice to look back at the beauty of emerald grasses, wildflowers and brilliant blue, clear water. I am blessed … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHTS – POWER
Main wall mural at King of Grace Lutheran School in Golden Valley, MN. “I AM”, painted in acrylic by Paul T. Boecher© In Exodus 3:14 we read – “And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus … Continue reading
HEAR MY PRAYER
Dear Lord, there is so much to pray for. My world has strayed far from you. The precious words you speak to us through your Holy Word have been corrupted. Your people turn their backs on the only hope … Continue reading
SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN
When you reach middle age, you’re considered in the prime of life. You’ve climbed the ladder of success, reached the pinnacle of career and lifetime relationships. You’ve vaulted the hurdles of education. Things are looking good. When I turned … Continue reading
TROUBLE
Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true! In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, but that was quickly lost … Continue reading
FAMILY ROAD TRIPS
Gone are the days when we’d pack three children, a dog and half our worldly belongings into the car and take off for a family vacation. Oh the joys of the open road – where you can leave all your … Continue reading
AGE = A STATE OF MIND
Fairy tales can come true – it can happen to you, if you’re young at heart … Old, blue eyes, Frank Sinatra made that dream seem possible when he released “Young at Heart” in 1963. It was the same year that Camelot fell … Continue reading
HOW DO WE AVOID THEM?
The world has been evil since the first act of disobedience in the Garden of Eden. Every generation since has become imbedded with Satan and his minions and become more and more corrupt and degenerated. I don’t like being the gloom … Continue reading
HELL EXISTS
Depths of anguish – eternal fire parching swollen, thirsty lips – never ending pain, not experienced in life – inescapable hopelessness – constant falling deeper and deeper – no finish, no escape, no peace from suffering emotionally, physically, spiritually … Continue reading
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