Tag Archives: encouragement
BITTER OR BETTER
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I was recently reminded that our attitude often needs an adjustment. The bitter things in life, Sadness, Illness, Loneliness, Trials Indifference, All lead to, Anger, Frustration, Fear, Emptiness, But when our hearts are … Continue reading
WHY GO TO CHURCH?
“The True Church can never fail. For it is based upon a rock.” T.S. ELIOT, The Hippopotamus Today I am staying home from church. The wind chill in Minnesota is currently -26 degrees. I know that’s a poor excuse for … Continue reading
NECESSARY MOTHER
You’ve undoubtedly heard of my father-in-law, Judah. He was the fourth son of Jacob. His line would eventually produce the birth of David, the ancestor of the Messiah. He was one of Joseph’s brothers. I’m sure you’ve heard of him as well. Quite … Continue reading
WHAT LOVE IS THIS?
A child is born – it happens every day. But when our Lord, Savior, Messiah, Baby, Jesus, King, Emerged from Mary’s womb, lt was more than extraordinary, God chose to come to us, to live among us, to be human … Continue reading
SARAH – MOTHER OF NATIONS
You can’t imagine what it was like. I was scorned by friends and neighbors. My husband even made me feel responsible for my not producing an heir – a bloodline which would eventually lead to the birth of the Messiah. … Continue reading
FACEBOOK TEST
Every once in a while I take one of those Facebook tests. Today I came upon one that is suppose to be a quote which will define your life in the coming year. Of course we can’t determine our future. … Continue reading
IN A LOWLY MANGER
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You could have come in glory, in purple robes and crown, You chose a life of poverty instead, Your bed was once a feeding trough, your palace now a barn, A perfect place … Continue reading
A CHILL IN THE AIR
Winter has officially arrived in my neck of the woods with the snow filled skies opening on our “new” old house. I love the frosty, fluffy, white stuff as long as I don’t have to go anywhere. The fresh blanket … Continue reading
RICHEST TREASURE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© 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 … Continue reading
LESSONS OF THE SEASON
This Christmas season is filled with new lessons , even for an old ladu. I used to have a fireplace mantel in my old house. My “new” old house didn’t come with one, so I had to do a … Continue reading
WINTER WARMTH
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Majestic pines, remain fresh and green, A light dusting of snow tickles their branches, Glistening like diamonds across the once lush landscape, Within that icy mass, brilliance pours forth, Color still … Continue reading
ANGEL OF THE LORD
Another one from last year. Originally posted 12/15 If you’ve ever read, “The Best Christmas Pageant, Ever!” by Barbara Robinson, you’ll remember how the nativity was portrayed by the five Herdman children – the worst kids in town. The only … Continue reading
UNWED MOTHER
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ATIMETOSHARE.ME 12/4/15 A young girl of about 13 is about her duties in the house. She’s possibly weaving cloth or sewing items for the humble trousseau she would bringing to her pre-arranged marriage. She was used to working hard. … Continue reading
I CAN’T WAIT!
“Time always seems long to the child who is waiting – for Christmas, for next summer, for becoming a grownup: long also when he surrenders his whole soul to each moment of a happy day.” Dag Hamarskjold Advent is a … Continue reading
WHITER THAN SNOW
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY THE BOECHERS Moon beams sift through pines on fallen snow. Moon beams sift through pines on fallen snow. Light sufficient to find the way back home. A heavy load weighs on resistant ice below. Weight … Continue reading
REMEMBRANCES
ORIGINAL WOOD SCULPTURE BY PAUL BOECHER For most of us, memories of past misdeeds are things we’d rather not remember. We’d rather tuck them away in the deepest recesses of our minds and never bring them to the light of … Continue reading
HOLD TIGHT
I love old Christmas movies. They stir up all kinds of wonderful feelings and memories. One special one that comes to mind is “A Christmas Story.” I think it really hits home because it takes place in the town where … Continue reading
SAVING LIGHT
A light streams through resistant clouds. It brings a glimpse of heaven, As once in darkness bathed in shrouds, it’s filled with hope once given. The light came forth in darkness, so many years ago. And shone upon the Son … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS ANGELS
Isn’t it great to know that God has sent His own angels to protect us each day? I have spoken about my angels and the shape they must be in by now. I have given all of them a run … Continue reading
JUDGMENT IS COMING
Judgment Day is coming! It will be a day when every skeleton falls out of our proverbial closet; a day when all our secrets sins will be revealed; a day of fear and trembling – if we are not in … Continue reading
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