Tag Archives: encouragement
MY GOD – MY SAVIOR
I once in poverty did lay; my heart was full of need. You came and took my sins away and now I’m rich indeed. You gave your richest treasure – your one and only Son. You are my greatest pleasure. … Continue reading
HOT, HOT, HOT
For Minnesotans, a tropical heat wave is considered anything above 80 degrees. We were blessed with a lovely spring, filled with just the right amount of sunshine, low dew points and rain. Normally spring doesn’t last more than a few … Continue reading
SAIL AWAY
“Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it!Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joybefore the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he … Continue reading
MY CUP RUNNETH OVER
I will be talking about dads this week, since their special day is right around the corner. What would we be without them? Well we wouldn’t BE without them. As I recently watched the movie, “I Can Only Imagine,” I … Continue reading
DAY BY DAY
Yesterday I visited my doctor for a yearly physical – which has extended into more like a year and a half. With the pandemic, my usual six month checkups had taken a back seat. During that time, all kinds of … Continue reading
CUTTING THROUGH MOUNTAINS
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Carved from depths of hardened granite, pushing forth with force unknown, Placed upon this glorious planet, by the Hand of God alone, Through His skill and engineering, His design fits every need, … Continue reading
SIDE EFFECTS OF COVID-19
Have you noticed how defensive people have become lately? You can see it everywhere. Not only has the crime rate risen during this time, but births have decreased when you’d think this time of isolation would only create more new … Continue reading
FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF YOUR LIFE
Mondays are kind of like the recurring Ground Hog Day movie. We go through life, thinking this is as good as it gets – go to bed and repeat the same from day to day. Mondays have a way of … Continue reading
THERE’S NOT ANOTHER YOU
Too often we expect the most from ourselves. We try to be like everyone else – to fit in – be part of the crowd – support issues that are popular – wear the right clothes – follow a pattern … Continue reading
TGIMITAW – THANK GOD I MADE IT THROUGH ANOTHER WEEK!
In my younger days the thought of Friday always conjured ideas of having some time for fun, relaxation and spontaneous activity. In other words, I had two days of time when I could sleep late if I wanted to, not … Continue reading
GOD CAN MELT THE EARTH
Psalm 46:6 – “Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; – Bible Gateway. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall, he lifts his voice, the earth melts.“ What a picture! All around us there are wars and rumors of wars. People continue to … Continue reading
WHAT MATTERS IN LIFE?
When you’ve lived as long as I have you soon realize that things don’t last forever. In our many years of married life, we’ve gone through several couches, mattresses, appliances and countless sheets and towels that hung on until they … Continue reading
A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
When souls are weary of this life – when thoughts of paradise move in, Dreams of heavenly places light – upon our tattered lives of sin, Our hearts are filled with thoughts of death – we live as if it’s … Continue reading
6-8 INCHES OF NEW FALLEN SNOW – BLEH!
I guess we should have expected it. Last week’s little dusting of snowflakes was just a foreshadowing of what was to come. Yesterday, the white stuff, which we refer to in Minnesota as that horrible four letter word, starting falling … Continue reading
ROLL ON
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There is magic in the river. She is filled with mystery, Movement, Destination, Hope & sorrow, Some find comfort in the tranquil ripples, While others enjoy the turmoil created when the current … Continue reading
REFIRED NOT RETIRED
This past few days have been a time away from all the madness of the world – a time to refresh, relax and restore some of the zest that’s been missing for quite a while. Our son invited us to … Continue reading
A LITTLE MORE OFF THE TOP
WOOD SCULPTURE BY PAUL BOECHER I often post paintings by my artist husband, Paul. He dabbles in all sorts of art and is now one of the teaching artists at a local art center in our community. Art is something … Continue reading
STILL TRYING TO DISCOVER YOURSELF?
In my years of stumbling over obstacles, brushing myself off and starting over again, I’ve come to the conclusion that my life may not have seemed important to me, but God knew me before I ever came to be. He … Continue reading
MY HERO, MY MOM
My mom was my hero. I gave her a run for her money and probably was the cause of her prematurely greying hair, but that didn’t deter her from pushing forward in life. She didn’t hesitate to color those grey tresses well … Continue reading
LOOKING FORWARD & UP
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What started as a single seed reclining in the earth, Is now a giant masterpiece with monetary worth, The time it took to grow this tree encompassed many years, It suffered many … Continue reading
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