Tag Archives: encouragement
MAY 7TH – NATIONAL TEACHER DAY
Since this is teacher appreciation week, I thought I’d talk about some of the teachers who influenced my life. When I was in kindergarten, there was the kind, elderly, Mrs. Braham. She was one of those very ample women, much like … Continue reading
MEN OF HONOR . . .
On May 6th, 1957, John F. Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Biography – “Profiles in Courage.” He later went on to become the president of the United States. His literary award gave credence to the man who would … Continue reading
DAY TWO OF MAY . . .
“TAKE ME AWAY” – Art & Poetry by KATHY BOECHER© The world is not the place for me. I long to be in heaven. When thoughts like that invade my mind, I need to be forgiven. God didn’t make me … Continue reading
GOING WITH THE FLOW . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER You can almost imagine the sound of a babbling brook, Trickling rapidly over rocks, winding over obstacles, but still persisting, Each turn in that flowage, touches something along the way, We can … Continue reading
THE NEXT STEP . . .
It’s been almost eight years since we downsized into a home half the size of where we were living for 24 years before. So, I guess we’ve accumulated enough junk to make another move. When age catches up with you … Continue reading
TIME PASSES
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Time rushes as torrents of rapid fire. Pushing seconds out of the way, To comfort and relieve my heart’s desire to listen to the prayers I often pray. Then from God’s own mouth He … Continue reading
CLOUDS
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Like a giant vacuum, sucking vapor from the earth, Descending down from heaven, like angels in their mirth, Billowing up so very high, the sky can barely hold them, Sprays of multi-colors rise, kisses and … Continue reading
FRAZZLED FRIDAY
We’ve come to the end of another work week. It’s Friday, and many of you are thanking God for that fact. I’m thanking Him for getting me through another week. When you’re in the “golden years,” it supposed to be … Continue reading
SUNDAY DRIVE . . .
We have been experiencing an amazing spring. The snow has melted. The ground is thirsting for moisture, but we know that God will provide that in time. Yesterday, after church, we decided to take a drive. We do a lot … Continue reading
WANDERING
WATERCOLOR PAINTING BY PAUL T. BOECHER – POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER My steps have slowed, my pace has too, a desert waits, I know it’s true, I cautiously approach its ebb, I put away all fear and dread, I trust … Continue reading
WADING THROUGH THE MEMORIES
JUST A SMALL SAMPLING OF ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER Diving into the waters of downsizing is something we did almost eight years ago. Once more we’re faced with wading through years of accumulating, creating, saving, hoarding, whatever you want … Continue reading
MELT DOWN . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Rushing water, Surging as it crashes, Over broken rock, And fallen trees, Twisting and turning, Undulating like a serpent, Snaking its way through the forest, Life giving water, Flourishing with vitality, Imprisoned … Continue reading
NATURE’S BOUNTY
PHOTO OF CALLA LILIES & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER A place of manicured, well tended plants A crew of master gardeners to keep it free from infection, How lovely if humanity mimicked nature, If hands worked together to create beauty, Instead of raising … Continue reading
PAYING IT FORWARD . . .
Every once in a while, something happens to reassure your confidence in the human race. Kindness is one of those things. I didn’t attend church this past Sunday, partly because of my inability to hear everything and partly because emotions … Continue reading
TEARS FROM GOD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© “CLEANSED BY THE TEARS OF GOD“ Mountainous clouds entwine in a sky of black,Filling with tears from the Lord of all.He sees and He knows our tribulation.The depth of our sorrow is … Continue reading
DAWN OF A NEW DAY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Golden glow arises at dawn, kissing the trees awake, Brilliant tints inhabit the sky, shades for heaven they make, A ripple effect explodes there, shadows and light descend, The chill in the air refreshes, all … Continue reading
WISDOM EARNED THROUGH AGING
“Both old and young alike ought to seek wisdom: the former in order that, as age comes over him, he may be young in good things because of the grace of what has been, and the latter in order that, … Continue reading
HE IS NOT HERE – HE HAS RISEN
A short time before the women arrived to tend to the burial needs of their slain Messiah, a small earthquake shook the earth. An angel appeared on top of the stone covering the opening to the grave. He was white … Continue reading
LOVE ONE ANOTHER . . .
The last few days of Holy Week are packed with so much. On Thursday, He washed His disciples’ feet as a servant would. The institution of the Lord’s Supper occurred – a miracle meal that continues today. Jesus prepared His … Continue reading
WAITING FOR THE SON TO RISE . . .
ORIGINAL ART & P9OETRYBY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© His bruised and smitten body lay quiet in the grave, In His holy precious blood, the whole world He would save, There are no words to thank Him, to give love in … Continue reading
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