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DEATH HAS NO HOLD ON ME
I don’t understand why God allows some of us to go on living for so many years while others are taken at an early age. It’s one of those mysteries that don’t make sense to me. I do know that … Continue reading
THE FINAL ACT
“Last scene of all…Is second childishness and mere oblivion, Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything.” AS YOU LIKE IT, Shakespeare Every life stage is composed of its own specific pattern, In infancy, we demand, We scream, We cry, As … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, death, Heaven
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WAIT A LITTLE LONGER
MATTHEW 26:36 ESV “Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” A single stream of silver light shone upon Him. giving a faint … Continue reading
A ROAD TO HELL
The path is strewn with peril, there’s danger all around, A hydrothermal basin, steam rising from the ground, You walk with trepidation, yet something draws you in, The beauty that surrounds you, just covers up the sin, Though others also walk there, … Continue reading
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Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, death, FAITH, Heaven, hell
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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
AGING DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN DEATH
Lots of people look at age as a sign of weakness, deterioration and imminent death. Some cultures place age in a special category because of the wisdom a person has acquired in his life. In America, we tend to admire … Continue reading
THE FIELD OF FLANDERS
In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short … Continue reading
LOOK TO THE CROSS
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY 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 … Continue reading
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Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, cross, death, Good Friday
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MASKS
Masks can be used to hide our own personality and project an entirely different one. Those are the imaginary masks we use to create a character in acting. Artificial masks can be purchased for just about any occasion. Masks have … Continue reading
DEATH SHALL HAVE NO DOMINION
And death shall have no dominion. Dead man naked they shall be one With the man in the wind and the west moon; When their bones are picked clean and the clean bones gone, They shall have stars at elbow … Continue reading
DON’T LET IT BE FORGOT …
The photograph was taken as the funeral procession made it’s way towards St. Patrick’s Cathedral. With a little prodding from his mother, John Kennedy, Jr. made the final salute to his father and the Commander in Chief of the United … Continue reading
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Tagged death, God's plan, Inspiration, JFK ASSASSINATION
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THE DARKNESS OF DEATH
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER A few years ago, on our way to Bible study, we took our regular route over the river through the north side of town. The trees dipped in the light of a … Continue reading
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Tagged art & inspiration from the Boechers, death, Fear
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WHAT’S NEXT?
As dear friends are falling asleep in our heavenly Father’s arms – as those of us who remain, struggle with various physical ailments – as we age and become helpless where we used to be strong – as our worldly … Continue reading
ONE MORE ANGEL IN HEAVEN
About a year ago, a few of us ladies from church decided to get together socially once a week. We’ve grown from a small group of three to a total of about 8 depending on who is available. We usually … Continue reading
FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS FOREVER WHEN THE LORD IS LORD OF THEM
Many of the members from our first church we joined, when moving to Minnesota,are now pillars of our current church. It’s funny how we can pick up with people from our past and become immediately reattached. Two years ago, we … Continue reading
THE BEGINNING OF LIFE ETERNAL
I’ve reached a point in my life where many of my friends are being released from their pain here on earth and have passed into heaven. It’s tough to see those we care about leaving this life. It not only … Continue reading
BRIDGING THE GAP
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The world is not the place for me, I long to be in heaven, When thoughts like that invade my mind, I ask to be forgiven, God’s plan was not for me to die, He … Continue reading
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Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, death, Peace
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AGING WITH A PLAN – THE FINAL ACT
The final scene is set. The pieces have all been placed. The player enters the stage for his last monologue. It is the last prayer of a faithful servant – the final words you utter in life – the lasting impression … Continue reading
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Tagged death, everlasting life, Heaven, the final chapter
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AN EMPTY CHAIR
It was a lovely Tuesday morning. The air fresh and clean, the sky blue – a perfect day to tackle some of my pruning chores. As I walked down our driveway, I was met by a street full of emergency … Continue reading
HE LAY DEAD IN A TOMB
The disciples, except for John, scattered and went into hiding in fear for their own lives. His mother grieved over the death of the Son who was gifted to her as a young woman – the child who would grow … Continue reading
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Tagged death, final sacrifice, Jesus' burial, Lamb of God
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