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THE YEARS IN BETWEEN – FAMILY TREE
Recently, a family member on my husband’s side, took on the task of researching the beginnings of their family. There is currently a TV series, “1923, * which follows the lineage of the Dutton Family, from another TV series called, … Continue reading
Posted in biography, change, creation, Faith, Jesus, Religinn
Tagged ANCESTRY, biogra;hy, encouragement, FAITH, family tree, God, history, Inspiration, Jesus, lineage, Religion, the years in between
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GOD WITH US
GOD WITH US – POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER You came to a world filled with darkness and sin, You loved us devoutly without and within, Your love conquered all through a child meek and small, Dear, God, Your Son came, and … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, anticipation, God's promises, Jesus, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
Tagged Advent, encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, Jesus, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
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THICKET
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A mass of weeds and undergrowth, beclouds the path ahead, Broken limbs and fallen branches, left for naught but the dead, Slippery slopes where water danced, now are dried and barren, Yet … Continue reading
STOP THE NOISE
CACOPHONY – A harsh discordant mixture of sounds. Another mid-term election is already in progress. It began many months ago and has ramped into a frenzy of accusations, name calling, hatred, anger and just plain annoying noise. Like the constant … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, Inspiration, judgment, Voting
Tagged elections, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Politics, voting
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RESONANCE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Change is coming, you can feel the vibrations in your soul, Sounds ravage across mountainous crevasses, Bouncing, Reverberating, Echoing back and forth, New sounds with each step, Thunderous sounds of wings flapping, Making their way … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, change, Faith, God
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, change, consistency, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration
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POWER WITHIN
Miles and miles of timber, Kissed tenderly by the early, morning sun, The sound of rushing water from a stream nearby, Smoothed by the caress of the dawn of a new day, Cascading, Swirling, Crashing, Descending. We often fall, We … Continue reading
OCTOBER CHILL
The heat of summer crunches under fallen shards, Remnants of that which once was full of life, Giving way to gorgeous color everywhere, God’s paintbrush embraces the trees, Scrumbling brilliant hues throughout the landscape, Purveying jewels to adorn the countryside, Filling the … Continue reading
Posted in Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, change, inspiration.
Tagged art & poetry from the Boechers, autumn, encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, Jesus, seasons, transformation
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BEACHED
Cool, refreshing waters wash up on an empty, tranquil beach, The final days of summer have washed over us and we are spent, Our days pass so quickly as we grow old – or not at all, Time escapes and … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, eternal life, hope, Inspiration
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Auitumn, change, encouragement, FAITH, God, God'/s promise, Inspiration, seasons
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THE GLORY OF AUTUMN
The grandeur of a summer day, the warmth of golden sun, The birth emerging from the trees, new life has now begun, Incomparable perception, upon the highest heights, Of golden fields and new mown hay and other glorious sights, Of unpolluted … Continue reading
GROWING OUR FAITH
Faith is one of those words used to explain something that we can’t see.It’s putting trust into something without having proof of its existence. But it’s so much more than that! To have faith, we must have confidence that the … Continue reading
OVERWHELMED
We all have those days when feeling overwhelmed becomes overwhelming. I’m talking about a number of circumstances, but particularly when you’ve been faced with a recurring problem that just doesn’t seem to get better. The frustration comes in not being … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, depression, God's will, prayer
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, desperation, encouragement, God's Will, hopelessness, Jesus' humanity, prayer
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WHEN WILL THE RIDE END?
Life is like a roller coaster sometimes, isn’t it? You reach peaks throughout your journey and suddenly find yourself in the pits. I feel a little like Forest Gump this morning. I never have liked roller coasters. In fact, the … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anticipation, anxiety, change, corona virus, Encouragement
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, Fear, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesis, life, ups & downs
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SERENDIPITOUS SUNDAY
One day the world is fresh and green and just like that it’ fades unseen, Like chaffs of grain or husks of corn, they pass from life, we grieve, we mourn, The wind will sweep them far and wide, they … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, change
Tagged Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, encouragement, Inspiration, seasons, serendipity
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MY WALK, HIS WAY
WANDERING 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 as if a child would do, step by step I … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Faith, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
Tagged AGING, encouragement, FAITH, Jesus, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
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A LOVE LETTER FROM GOD
This poem was written a number of years ago but might be a good way to send your children off to school. When there are so many dangers they must face each day – when they need encouragement – when … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry by Kathy Boecher, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, God's Love, Inspiration, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
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WHAT’S ON THE OTHER SIDE?
Your hand created all that is, it’s right before our eyes, You breathed the breath of life in us, the earth, the sea and skies, Every tiny cell and atom, lay in your strong control, You crafted each and every … Continue reading
WHERE DOES THE ROAD LEAD?
Our walk each day is often filled with tangles, twists and turns, We try to forge a clearer path, for safety our heart yearns, Each fork can lead you to success, each branch can hide the way, You struggle with the smallest things, … Continue reading
Posted in Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, God
Tagged Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, destination, encouragement, FAITH, God's guidance
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DREAMY VILLAGE
No this isn’t the mystical little town of Brigadoon, the magical town filled with legend, love, tragedy and beautiful music. It.might be though. This is a town just north of the great cities of St. Paul & Minneapolis, but it … Continue reading
HUMP DAY HUMOR
Wednesdays have been labeled, “Hump Day” since the 1950s. The middle day of the work week gives the employee hope for an end of it, and the promise of a weekend filled with rest and recreation. Unfortunately, the weekend is … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, work
Tagged employee, encouragement, fun, God's plans, humor, Inspiration, laughter, work
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WHAT’S YOUR REALITY?
I think it’s time for a reality show that actually shows normal people, living ordinary lives, going through difficulties, joys, fun times, death, pain, grief. Thus it would be the life of moi and probably a lot of other people … Continue reading
Posted in America, Family
Tagged current events, encouragement, FAMILY, God's plan, guidlines, Inspiration, pparenting, reality, technology
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