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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
CITY OF LIGHT
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© City of Babylon painted as part of a set for the musical play “SUCH A TIME AS THIS”, the story of Esther A mysterious land offset by magnificent domed buildings, Coursing through … Continue reading
HISTORY LESSONS
I’ve been spending a lot of time watching the history channel lately, mainly because most of what is on the tube is disgusting, immoral, disturbing and far from entertaining. I kind of wonder why I didn’t like history in school, … Continue reading
ARE WE WHAT WE DO?
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” Benjamin Franklin achievement – noun – something that has been done or achieved through effort : a result of hard work Are we shortchanging our children, by … Continue reading
TEN REASONS TO BE THANKFUL
Americans will soon sit down to a sumptuous dinner and feast on foods served only on special occasions. As we fill our tummies with goodies, let’s try to focus on those who don’t have such bounty. Maybe you are faced … Continue reading
AGING
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The shadows of time have crept slowly and insidiously into this old vessel, Sometimes in dreams I see mansions filled with treasures and beauty beyond belief, Streets lined with gold and abundance … Continue reading
WHAT WILL I BE TODAY?
“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream,” C.S. Lewis Life carries us through ups and downs and turns us inside out sometimes. We think we have it all figured out and suddenly realize we don’t … Continue reading
EARLY THANKSGIVING
Psalm 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. I’m from the state of Wisconsin and so is my husband. When we arranged our wedding, it was originally planned for the weekend bow season for … Continue reading
YOUNG HEROES
This week has been focused on a controversial election, protests, transfer of power and other things that annoy and agitate many. Some can’t accept the results. Some say, let it go. Some are angry, some violent, some are being paid to encourage … Continue reading
DIVERSION
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A day free of anger and hostile aspersion, The peaceful relief comes in simple diversion, Turn back to the simple the sweet and the kind, Release all the wrath that is … Continue reading
DESTRUCTION FROM WITHIN
“Have no fear of robbers or murderers. They are external dangers, petty dangers. We should fear ourselves. Prejudices are the real robbers; vices the real murderers. The great dangers are within us. Why worry about what threatens our heads or … Continue reading
THE END!
OK it wasn’t the best movie ever, but the title was catchy. The funniest part about “The End,” was when Burt Reynolds tried to make a deal with God – promising to give Him a certain percentage of his income … Continue reading
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