Tag Archives: encouragement

RANDOM THOUGHT – CONTENTMENT

Posted on January 26, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

   Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Contentment can be achieved when we’re alone in the quiet moments of life or we can be the calm in the turmoil of everyday living.  I guess it depends on where your priorities … Continue reading →

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TEAM WORK

Posted on January 26, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

  One of the best ways for a leader to understand his team is to get into their shoes.  In the show Undercover Boss, the boss takes on the tasks of his employees to get a closer look at what or … Continue reading →

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MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!

Posted on January 23, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

Not long ago, the Powerball Lottery passed the billion dollar mark and everyone was scampering to win a lifetime of happiness.  People enter sweepstakes or frequent casinos for that one chance to live on Easy Street. We all have hidden desires for wealth.  Wouldn’t it be nice … Continue reading →

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LAUGH & THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU

Posted on January 22, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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HOW’S MY PRAYER LIFE?

Posted on January 21, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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DO YOU FEEL LIKE A FAILURE?

Posted on January 20, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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RANDOM THOUGHT – GOD’S WILL

Posted on January 19, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT

Posted on January 19, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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MOVE FORWARD

Posted on January 18, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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RANDOM THOUGHT HIDING PLACE

Posted on January 16, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

   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 →

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MY SURE DEFENSE

Posted on January 16, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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NATURAL BORN SINNERS

Posted on January 12, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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ON BEING A WINNER

Posted on January 11, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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MY CHURCH FAMILY

Posted on January 10, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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CLOTHES FROM GOD

Posted on January 9, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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RETIREMENT?

Posted on January 8, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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RANDOM THOUGHTS – POWER

Posted on January 7, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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RANDOM THOUGHT – GLORIOUS

Posted on January 5, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

   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.

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RANDOM THOUGHT – POWER

Posted on January 4, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

  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.

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SUPER HEROES

Posted on January 4, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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