Tag Archives: confidence
THANKFUL FOR LIVING WITHOUT A MASK
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I chose the above painting today because it depicts the darkness you can feel when you think you need to wear a mask or try to be someone you really aren’t. From … Continue reading
WE ALL MATTER . . .
When we grow older, our self-worth tends to decline. Unfortunately, when we pass retirement age, there’s a certain amount of discrimination in our country. People who have amazing life skills and experience often have little value in a society of … Continue reading
THANK YOU, JESUS . . .
Thanking God for another day may seem meaningless to some. To me, it means I have another 24 hours to spend with the man I married so many years ago and love with all my heart. Each day is a … Continue reading
MY DADDY, THE FOREMAN
My dad taught me how to tie my shoes.He grieved with me when my box turtle fell off the ledgeof our fourth floor apartment.He came with me to the five and dime to return a trinket I had stolenand apologize … Continue reading
WHAT IS MY VALUE?
According to US Government statistics, the average monetary value of a human life is ten million dollars. If you factor in inflation, you can kick that up another million or two. How do “they” come up with this number? It … Continue reading
THE PERFECT PRAYER
Prayer was important to Jesus. He would often escape to a quiet place to talk with His Father. His time was limited, because of the big following He was gaining, but that didn’t stop Him. The disciples saw their rabbi … Continue reading
CHANGE ISN’T ALWAYS EASY
As life goes forward, dwelling in the past gets further and further from our present-day reality. There is nothing we can do about what has happened prior to this time in our lives, except to learn from our mistakes and … Continue reading
HOW DID I GET LIKE THIS?
The child in me was already forming information about myself before I even knew who I was or how I fit into this world. Many times, we blame our current situation on those who influenced us as children. When you’re … Continue reading
WEDNESDAY WISDOM – EXPERIENCE
Job 28:28 “The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.” The hope of every human mind is to gain wisdom, We labor through our lives in search of it, We imagine that it will come … Continue reading
WHEN ALL WE CAN DO IS PRAY . . .
As we look at our world today, we could get angry, frustrated, hopeless and even vengeful. What we tend to forget is that there is a much greater power that exists – a power that transcends all human understanding. It … Continue reading
WHERE IS YOUR CONFIDENCE?
The definition of the word, “CONFIDENCE,” includes a feeling or belief which allows for complete faith or trust. To some that means self. To others it might be an idea or philosophy. When you possess confidence, you are sure of … Continue reading
GETTING BY
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 way – You pick me up and … Continue reading
THE WORLD WITHOUT YOU
What would the world be without you? God had your life planned out before you ever came into existence. His plans are perfect and He wants His purpose to be accomplished. If you never were , You never would have … Continue reading
WHAT LIES AHEAD?
My first memory of singing in church is a hymn which has stayed with me throughout my life. Every time I sing or hear this hymn, it gives me confidence for the future. The words indicate that I’m just passing … Continue reading
TAKE ME AWAY
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As I travel through life’s darkest moments, When all around me is unfamiliar ground, When the sound of silence engulfs me and pierces through the lack of noise, There in the … Continue reading
SATURDAY PRAYER
Dear, Heavenly, Father, As the week winds down, I come to you with a mind filled with anxious thoughts. I know that you’ve told me not to be anxious about anything – that you’re in control and with me every … Continue reading
MASTER OF NONE?
A great deal of emphasis is placed on gaining a superior education. To be a master of anything pretty much secures a spot in the workplace. But what about the “Masters” of old – the artists, the writers, the performers, … Continue reading
FILLED WITH GOLD
When we mend something with gold, we’re not only solidifying the base, we’re holding true to the importance of the damaged item. Such is as it is when you grow old. I’m in a point in my life where six month … Continue reading
DON’T LOOK BACK
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Winston Churchill We’re all guilty of living in the past. Our memories can hold us tightly – either positively or negatively. Former sins can come back … Continue reading
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