Tag Archives: Christmas

A BRIGHT IDEA

Posted on January 5, 2019 by

The entire story of Christmas is filled with mysterious events, which can only be believed by faith in the One who made them happen.  The story of God’s taking on human flesh, being born of a virgin mother, following the lineage of … Continue reading →

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SHORT SANTA

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL  KATHY BOECHER© This final little Santa Claus is on the shorter side, He has no arms or legs you see, but surely he is wide, His face is bright, his cheeks are red, his eyes … Continue reading →

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NORDIC SANTA

Posted on December 5, 2018 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This bright and cheery Santa Claus lives in the icy north, It takes him quite a lot of time, to travel back and forth, The weather doesn’t bother him, he’s used to  snow and ice, … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS CLASSICS – A CHRISTMAS STORY

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

Though “A Christmas Story,” was written as a screenplay based on a series of monologues by Jean Shepherd a radio commentator for many years, it has taken the place of many of the old Christmas movies, like “White Christmas,” and … Continue reading →

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DOES CHRISTMAS COMES TOO SOON?

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

I love everything about Christmas – the lights and decorations, the fancy wrapping paper, the cookies and special treats -all of it.  Today I’m following Julies lead, who wrote about her experience taking her granddaughter to see Santa.  It stirred a … Continue reading →

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PEACE CAME TO EARTH

Posted on December 26, 2017 by

We travel this life talking to, relying on and trusting God, but the thought of actually meeting Him face to face is often inconceivable.  God loves us so much that He took on human flesh – went through the trauma of … Continue reading →

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MY FAMILY

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

There’s nothing better than being together at Christmas.  Wait a minute – there is something better – knowing that we will all live eternally together in heaven.  Because of the greatest gift that God sent to redeem us, we have … Continue reading →

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THE BEST GIFT EVER!

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The merriment of Christmas, brings smiles to everyone, but often we forget the joy of God’s own precious Son. The packages are opened.  The paper now is torn. The ribbons lay upon … Continue reading →

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THE WAITING IS OVER

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

He was conceived by the Holy Spirit in the womb of a virgin.  This in itself is impossible to comprehend, yet Jesus did this, because of His great compassion for us.  He was there at the creation of the world.  … Continue reading →

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COME, LORD, JESUS!

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

  WOOD SCULPTURE “MOTHER & CHILD” BY PAUL BOECHER – POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© 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 … Continue reading →

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LIGHTS UP

Posted on December 23, 2017 by

Oh the weather outside is frightful  . . . well, actually the temperatures are dropping and soon will be in the normal range for this time of year in Minnesota.  There’s some white stuff on the ground, but we were … Continue reading →

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HANDCRAFTED TREASURES

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Over a number of years, my husband carved each of these Santas from a chunk of wood and gifted them to me.  When we moved last year, those Santas were individually wrapped, … Continue reading →

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THE GREATEST STORY EVERY TOLD

Posted on December 17, 2017 by

One of the things young actors learn about performing is the importance of an audience. In live theater you never know what kind of response you’ll get until it happens and each time it’s performed the audience reaction can be different. … Continue reading →

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THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES

Posted on December 16, 2017 by

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could hit the pause button and stop the world for a time?  Some days are more chaotic than others, but at this time of the year we all need to slow down and take a … Continue reading →

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DO NOT BE AFRAID

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

  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 →

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OLD & NEW

Posted on December 13, 2017 by

Like the Fiddler on the Roof, I love tradition but it doesn’t carry the same punch it used to.  Maybe it’s because we want to make new traditions that fit our lifestyle and some of the old ways are nothing more than old-fashioned. Did … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS A CHRISTMAS MIRACLE?

Posted on December 13, 2017 by

I love the old movies about Christmas.  You know the ones that make you feel all soft inside – cause you tear up – strike a familiar nerve.  Movies like, “A Christmas Carol,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “White Christmas.”  These … Continue reading →

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CHAOS, CONFUSION AND CHRISTMAS – OH MY!

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

This morning as I sit down to write my daily blog, my head is swimming with things I want to talk about.  I woke to the numbing grind of the morning news and 90 percent of it had to do … Continue reading →

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AN UNEXPECTED PREGNANCY

Posted on December 2, 2017 by

  POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© You came to a world filled with darkness and sin, You loved us devoutly without and within, His love conquered all through a child meek and small, Dear, God, Your Son came and He died for … Continue reading →

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GHOST OF CHRISTMAS YET TO BE

Posted on December 1, 2017 by

“The Phantom slowly, gravely, silently, approached. When it came near him, Scrooge bent down upon his knee; for in the very air through which this Spirit moved it seemed to scatter gloom and mystery. It was shrouded in a deep … Continue reading →

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