Tag Archives: christian poetry
SUN RAYS
MORNING SUN FILTERING INTO OUR DINING ROOM – POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© How do you harness the sun and capture the magnificence of its light? Some have tried to manage the physical light that encompasses them, Some struggle to bring illumination … Continue reading
DO NOT BE AFRAID
Someone once stated that the phrase, “Do not be afraid,” is noted in the Bible 365 times – once for each day of the year. Though this is a nice sentiment, it isn’t really true, but the point is, we … Continue reading
A LOWLY CHILD
A child just turned a woman, became the chosen one, To hold the Son of God within – to be her firstborn Son, An ordinary child was she – a lowly servant girl, Extraordinary things would happen, for her and all the world, … Continue reading
FORGIVENESS
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© When bruised and injured we do fall, before our Father’s throne And look upon the lamb once slain for all sins to atone, Our pain is nothing next to His, our wounds are all … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – WINTER
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL BOECHER© Winter has finally demonstrated its rage in the normally snow covered hills and valleys of Minnesota. The fresh white blanket caresses roof tops and has reached every nook and cranny of the landscape. Our … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – STILLNESS
F “Yellowstone Lake” acrylic on canvas by Paul Boecher© Life and all its rigor, anxiety and friction, comes to a screeching halt when you find that tranquil place that gives you complete peace. It can be held in words written on … Continue reading
A LIFE RESTORED
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© What happened to days of our untethered youth When what was required depended on truth? When worries were few and troubles unknown, What happened from then to the life I have sown? Our … 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
UNDER THE SON
There is nothing new under the sun. Things we do wrong have already been done The sins of today are nothing new. Most men have observed this to be true. All we experience has been done before. The hopes we aspire … Continue reading
THE LONG AWAITED SAVIOR
He didn’t come in glory on that first Christmas Day. His palace was a lowly place. His bed was made of hay. His servants were the angels, the shepherds came to pray. The Magi came from far away their richest … Continue reading
QUIET TIME
My husband and son have a yearly ritual of going hunting for whitetail in Wisconsin during Thanksgiving week. It started when our son would tag along at the age of three to sit in the woods with his dad. … 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
THE OLD HOUSEBOAT
ART WORK BY PAUL BOECHER© The old houseboat still maintained a look of elegance even though paint was chipped and faded – the bough battered slightly from constant pushing against shore, She sat quietly moored under the wispy trees which … Continue reading
GETTING TO KNOW JESUS
ART WORK BY PAUL BOECHER© John 5:1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” I want to know you, Lord. I want to feel your arms around me, comforting, protecting, loving me. I long for your … Continue reading
SUMMER GLORY
ART WORK BY PAUL BOECHER© The edge of a bluff lined river – a glassy reflection glistens and bounces onto a hill. The light touches the edges of trees and buildings in the distance, creating patterns dancing from one place to another . The deep crevices fill … Continue reading
LIKE SHIPS PASSING
ART WORK BY PAUL BOECHER© A quiet, steamy morning – the wind not yet ready to hit the sails, An ominous sky of pink tinged clouds hanging low over the still water, Some of the boats stand anchored in the harbor … Continue reading
TRUE PEACE
ART WORK BY PAUL BOECHER© When life engulfs you with anger and rage – when you struggle with fear and temptation, Turn your mind to the glory of God’s written page – He will heal you and give you salvation. Though … Continue reading
AND THEN THERE WAS LIGHT . . .
ART BY PAUL BOECHER© There was nothing but an empty expanse – the deepest darkest place ever. Water lay upon the surface, but there was no life within it. The canopy above held thunderous clouds but they too were … Continue reading
A BRIDGE TO SOMEWHERE
ARTWORK BY PAUL BOECHER© When feeling that I’m all alone, there’s no place I can run, I look beyond my brokenness with hope to find just one, One road, one light, one hidden trail that finally leads me home, But in the stillness of the night, my … 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
