Tag Archives: Christmas

THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES

Posted on December 16, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

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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OLD & NEW

Posted on December 13, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

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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AN UNEXPECTED PREGNANCY

Posted on December 2, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

  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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HOLIDAY MEMORIES

Posted on November 24, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

As soon as the football games are back to their normal three days a week, rather than twenty five in one day, our thoughts turn to Christmas.  It’s been one of my enjoyments to watch the old holiday movies during … Continue reading →

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SILENT NIGHT

Posted on December 25, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER “STILLWATER” Be still and know that He is God.  Merry Christmas to all my blogging friends.

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MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS

Posted on December 24, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

I was engaged to a man named, Joseph.  Our marriage was planned long before we even knew each other.  Both of us were from the lineage of King David, but those days of glory were long gone for our people.  … Continue reading →

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TAKE A TIME OUT

Posted on December 22, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

In my day, a time out required sitting in a corner, facing the wall and thinking about the naughty thing I had done. It followed my bad behavior and a spanking.  It wasn’t really called a time out.  It was referred to as … Continue reading →

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PERSISTENT MOTHER

Posted on December 21, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

I came from a long line of military men.  My father, Eliam was one of David’s mightiest soldiers.  My grandfather, one of David’s trusted advisors.  It was only natural that I would marry into that lifestyle. I loved my husband, … Continue reading →

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COME, THOU LONG EXPECTED JESUS

Posted on December 20, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Live in my heart forever, Lord.  Light up a darkened world. Bestow on us your gift of love, through Jesus, Christ our Lord, A peace that lasts forever- A light that always shines, He will … Continue reading →

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WHAT DO I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS?

Posted on December 20, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

We started this year with a total re-evaluation of our lives when my husband experienced a small stroke last December.  Where was our focus?  What mattered in our life?  Why were we working so hard?  Why were we living in a house … Continue reading →

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HOW FAITH SAVED THIS MOTHER

Posted on December 19, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

  We knew it was inevitable.  This nation, called Israel had become massive in size and even our walls might not hold them back. We all began to wonder when we saw this mighty populous camping at the base of … Continue reading →

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AWAY IN A MANGER

Posted on December 19, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

Anyone who has given birth knows that a baby usually arrives when it’s ready, not when we are. There wasn’t any place to go. No rooms were left in the inn. I can picture the innkeeper, up to his ears … Continue reading →

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NECESSARY MOTHER

Posted on December 16, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

You’ve undoubtedly heard of my father-in-law, Judah. He was the fourth son of Jacob.  His line would eventually produce the birth of David, the ancestor of the Messiah.  He was one of Joseph’s brothers.  I’m sure you’ve heard of him as well. Quite … Continue reading →

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WHAT LOVE IS THIS?

Posted on December 15, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

A child is born – it happens every day. But when our Lord, Savior, Messiah, Baby, Jesus, King, Emerged from Mary’s womb, lt was more than extraordinary, God chose to come to us, to live among us, to be human … Continue reading →

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SARAH – MOTHER OF NATIONS

Posted on December 14, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

You can’t imagine what it was like.  I was scorned by friends and neighbors.  My husband even made me feel responsible for my not producing an heir – a bloodline which would eventually lead to the birth of the Messiah.  … Continue reading →

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IN A LOWLY MANGER

Posted on December 13, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You could have come in glory, in purple robes and crown, You chose a life of poverty instead, Your bed was once a feeding trough, your palace now a barn, A perfect place … Continue reading →

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LESSONS OF THE SEASON

Posted on December 10, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

  This Christmas season is filled with new lessons , even for an old ladu.  I used to have a fireplace mantel in my old house.  My “new” old house didn’t come with one, so I had to do a … Continue reading →

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TRADITIONAL HOLIDAY

Posted on November 26, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 you know … Continue reading →

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RANDOM THOUGHT

Posted on December 26, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

Original Art by Paul T. Boecher, “WINTER”© A fresh coating of snow is a great reminder of how God washes the darkness of sin from our hearts.  His blood makes us whiter than snow.

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NOT AN ORDINARY BABY

Posted on December 21, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

Hands and feet swollen, tired and sore from the treacherous journey.  Belly full and heavy with child.  A journey that wasn’t required of her, yet it was.  Had she not travelled the rugged road to Bethlehem with Joseph, the prophesy would … Continue reading →

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