Tag Archives: Creation

IT’S JUST ANOTHER HUMP DAY

Apparently the origin of Hump Day occurred while a group of office workers were standing around the water cooler.  Being the middle of the work week, Wednesday was tantamount to getting over the hump of said work week.  Others allude … Continue reading

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NO MAN IS AN ISLAND

ART &  POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Looking at the beauty which inhabits this planet, Observing the complexity of it all, Seeing life come forth from nothing but dead earth and rotting soil, Watching as all of it is … Continue reading

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WHAT SEASON ARE YOU IN?

I am fortunate enough to live in a state that demonstrates exactly what all four seasons are all about. Our winters are long, but filled with glistening snow, ice and cold air. The sound of snow plows fills the air … Continue reading

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LAND, SKY, WATER ELEMENTS OF LIFE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER © – COLLECTION FROM AN ART RETREAT A few years ago, my husband went on an art retreat.  Each day the artists would gather their gear and head out into nature to … Continue reading

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INTRICATE DESIGN

God’s design is so amazing. Just take a moment to feast your eyes on a tree. The trunk is so sturdy it can support the weight of all the branches, the leaves and every living thing that inhabits it. The … Continue reading

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WERE YOU THERE?

Were you there when the universe was formed,Did you watch as God crushed through solid rock,And made majestic mountains,Did you hear the sound of His breath,As He filled the sea with fish,Did you see His finger,As it carved rivers, lakes … Continue reading

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GOD’S CREATION – A GALLERY

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER © A lump of clay – no life – unanimated – uninspired, Left to the hands of the Potter. He pushes and prods with the strength of His hands He manipulates with … Continue reading

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BIRDS OF THE AIR – A GALLERY

Clouds go dancing through the sky – painted for our pleasure,Elephants and 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 … Continue reading

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PERFECT DESIGN

My husband has been blessed with such a beautiful artistic mind. It doesn’t only show up in his paintings and sculptures, but also in the way he thinks. He always seems to be creating, even when he’s asleep. An artist’s … Continue reading

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IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE THAT COUNTS

Give thanks to the Lord for His creation,In His hands all things came into existence. The trees perfectly designed and crafted to bring shade, comfort, and shelter,The seas in all their majesty, blown into place by His breath,Abundant with life, … Continue reading

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WHERE IS THE WISDOM?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Wisdom grows from experience, through trial and disappointment, It can also evolve through times of peace, satisfaction and contentment, However it is obtained, we can be confident that it comes from God, … Continue reading

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FEBRUARY WISHES

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© February is a tough month in the frozen tundra.  We are confronted with thoughts of green grass, a little warmer sunshine and melting snow.  Yesterday surprised us with a blanket of white … Continue reading

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FEBRUARY FROST

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Sparkling facets of frost, scraped from windshields to get a clear view of the road, but do we take time to really inspect the beauty of it? The tiny patterns etched into … Continue reading

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SPREAD SUNSHINE

  “A wonderful thing about true laughter is that it just destroys any kind of system of dividing people.” John Cleese Today I’d like to turn my thoughts to  laughter. There is nothing in the world like it. You hear … Continue reading

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A NEW DAY

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Signs of autumn in the air, Leaves slowly lose their grip and fall gently to the ground, Acorns pile up and seeds of all kinds burrow into the earth, Regeneration of life to come, … Continue reading

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STRANGE ROCK

I sat through one of a series of National Geographic, “One Strange Rock,” last night, in spite of its references to millions and billions of years of evolution theory.  I love the photography of National Geographic and there was nothing else worthwhile … Continue reading

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EMBRACED BY GOD

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Were you there when He placed the land and divided the waters, Did you witness the partition of night and day, Were your eyes open as each living cell was formed into a thing of … Continue reading

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WINTER’S GLORY

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A clump of stately birch trees, Caressing the frigid landscape, Creating a barrier from the elements, A hiding place for those who need shelter, A place to bask in winter’s glory, Reaching to … Continue reading

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AUTUMN PEAK

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© An early morning stroll leads to a tapestry Of faded leaves and brittle branches, Colors have reached the apex, Reds have turned to burnished crimson, Greens to chartreuse and golden yellows, … Continue reading

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THE KOI POND

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Carving out a path in shallow waters, Hardly enough to wade in, These tiny creatures of God find delight, Surrounded by a landscape of lush vegetation, A gentle water feature tumbling over rock … Continue reading

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