Tag Archives: encouragement
LAUGH & THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU
A child’s laughter is one of the sweetest sounds in the world. Laughter from an elderly person with no teeth can be just as gratifying. Laughter can also indicate embarrassment, frustration or even panic. Laughter can trigger all kinds of emotions, but one thing … Continue reading
HOW’S MY PRAYER LIFE?
As a redeemed child of God, I should have no problem communicating with Him, but as a child of the world I often put off or dismiss my need for prayer. I don’t always want to bother Him with my … Continue reading
DO YOU FEEL LIKE A FAILURE?
We all have days that start out with plans to take on the world only to have them dashed the minute we take one step out of bed. Who knew there would be a Lego underfoot? No matter how strong we … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – GOD’S WILL
One of the hardest things we do in life is surrender to the will of God. We can never be like Him. The separation was made in the Garden of Eden. We can, however, find peace in letting go and … Continue reading
THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT
In the early 70’s, Flip Wilson coined the phrase, “The devil made me do it,” and created the character, Geraldine, who often said, “What you see is what you get.” His popularity grew at a time when racism was running rampant, … Continue reading
MOVE FORWARD
This quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. exemplifies the true American spirit. This man, life cut short by an assassin’s bullet, made it his goal in life to move his race forward – but his goals are applicable for … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT HIDING PLACE
Original pencil drawing by Paul T. Boecher© God created every crevice and crease within the mountains of stone. He brought life forth from the rocky places. He sustains and nourishes every living thing. What makes us think we can … Continue reading
MY SURE DEFENSE
If you’re a defense attorney and you have doubts about your client’s innocence, it will be difficult for you to come up with a convincing defense. Even if there is a tiny amount of circumstantial evidence, that’s all you have to … Continue reading
NATURAL BORN SINNERS
Children aren’t taught to be naughty. It’s as natural as a dog chasing its tail. Teens aren’t molded into bipolar Dr. Jekyls and Mr. Hydes. It’s part of the hormonal imbalance of that age. College students aren’t just naturally rebellious know-it-alls, who think … Continue reading
ON BEING A WINNER
I’m originally a Wisconsin girl, so my heart was happy when the home team, the Green Bay Packers won yesterday. Spending most of my adult life in Minnesota, I was sad to see the Vikings lose by such a close … Continue reading
MY CHURCH FAMILY
In the past week, two of my church family members left this veil of tears to enter the kingdom of heaven. I’ve prayed for another who is going through a divorce from a long time marriage. I’ve felt concern for … Continue reading
CLOTHES FROM GOD
As I get ready for another theater production, it means it’s time to sew. Often I will prick my finger on a pin or my eyes will get tired after a long day of costume construction. Once my sewing machine … Continue reading
RETIREMENT?
Those of us old fogeys in our 70s can laugh at this joke. Some in their 50s and 60s might chuckle a little, but to those in their 30s and 40s, this is no laughing matter. When Social Security was … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHTS – POWER
Main wall mural at King of Grace Lutheran School in Golden Valley, MN. “I AM”, painted in acrylic by Paul T. Boecher© In Exodus 3:14 we read – “And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – GLORIOUS
Original art painted in acrylic on a window shade by Paul T. Boecher© God’s glory manifests itself in the colors He places in the heavens and the earth. The skies sing praises to His holy name.
RANDOM THOUGHT – POWER
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© A water wheel converts the energy of free-flowing or falling water into useful forms of energy. God’s love pours out on us giving us power beyond imagination.
SUPER HEROES
I happen to be a fan of the new “Super Girl” series. Maybe because it’s something different than the usual crime and violence we see on the tube and I don’t mean the nightly news. Most of us like the idea of … Continue reading
TAPPING YOUR POTENTIAL
When you’re a student and your being encouraged to make it into a great college and your grades don’t meet up to the standards, you might think your dream will never come true. You may even go to extreme … Continue reading
THE STORM OF THE DECADE
Remnants of carved Jack-O-Lanterns hidden by a blanket of snow. Little trick or treaters tucked into their beds as folks pushed shovels to stay ahead of the storm. The blizzard of October 31, 1991 buried Minneapolis in more than 2 feet of fresh … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Birds cannot fly unless they open their wings. How much more are we capable of if we just try? For the next 365 days we have that many chances to open our wings and fly.
