Tag Archives: encouragement
CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM . . .
Memories of my maternal grandparent’s farm in Wisconsin, brings back all kinds of special thoughts for me. Christmas was not only an event, a celebration or time of wonder, but there were so many connections to that first Christmas so … Continue reading
THE DAYSPRING FROM ON HIGH . . .
“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, because of the … Continue reading
BEST LAID PLANS . . .
The children are bundled in their warmest clothes. Mom has filled the thermos with hot chocolate. Dad has warmed up the car and it’s off to the tree farm. When they arrive, everyone sprints out in wild anticipation. All of … Continue reading
WAITING FOR JESUS . . .
As we await the return of our Savior, Jesus, we wonder how long it will be. Will He return to judge the world during my lifetime? Will I have to wait to actually meet him when I go to heaven? … Continue reading
GOD IS AWESOME . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The word, “awesome,” is rather over-used today. When we wish to express amazement, surprisingly stunning, miraculous are words that display this kind of feeling or outcome in our lives. To say you did an awesome job, … Continue reading
GOD UNDERSTANDS . . .
Through every great blessing God bestows on us; for all the messes He’s repaired, for all the broken hearts; for providing relief from all our physical, spiritual and emotional needs, we give thanks today and every day. God understands. The … Continue reading
GOD IS WORTHY OF PRAISE . . .
Thanksgiving is a special day assigned to give thanks for all our blessings. Maybe you don’t feel your life has dealt any your way. You might even wonder if God is real or if He was just made up to … Continue reading
GOD IS FAITHFUL . . .
The word “faithful,” seems to have taken on a lot of different meanings over time. It can mean being steadfast or loyal. It may take on a different meaning when referred to as being true to your spouse or right … Continue reading
GOD IS MORE PATIENT . . .
Another great attribute of God is His enduring patience. When we need to wait for something, we tend to lose that ability and even ask God to give us some as we pray. When that happens, God may give us … Continue reading
GOD IS WISER . . .
Wisdom is a word used to describe someone who has gained understanding over a number of years, through the ups and downs of life, the experiences and the choices made – good or bad. It’s what we learn through these … Continue reading
GOD IS KINDER . . .
When I think about God’s compassion and kindness I am overwhelmed. There is no amount of earthly affection that can come close to what He gives. The gift we give others through our kindness will encourage and inspire them. Often, … Continue reading
FEELING GRATEFUL . . .
I love the wisdom of Piglet. He always seems to know the right things to say. “Our hearts may be small, but they have the capacity to hold great amounts of gratitude.” Yesterday, the women of our church held a … Continue reading
THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT
There was a news story a while back of a young girl with a disability who invited her classmates to her upcoming birthday and was rejected by every single one. Can you imagine her heartbreak and that of her loving parents? … Continue reading
HE LEADS ME ON
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As the morning light arises, on a pasture green sublime, Sun light kisses trees and branches, balancing the sands of time, Though through danger I will wander, snares are set at every turn, God is … Continue reading
WHAT WILL TODAY BRING?
We’ll be seeing a lot of maps, polls, numbers and colors on our TV screens today through the evening hours. After a while, it will be kind of a mish mosh of opinions, forecasts and optimism. For the most part, … Continue reading
THE WEEK AHEAD
It’s not unusual to make plans for the coming week. We usually have some kind of agenda to accomplish and setting goals for completing them is usually mapped out at the beginning, but by the end, the road has taken … Continue reading
WE CAN NEVER LOVE LIKE GOD DOES
The very idea that God loves us without conditions is impossible to comprehend. When you add to the fact that His forgiveness is a reflection of that love and even when we were sinners, He loved us more than we … Continue reading
SIGNS OF CHANGE . . .
ART, PHOTOGRAPHY & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Signs of autumn are in the air. Leaves are slowly losing their grip, And soon prepare to tumble, Acorns crunch beneath your feet, All kinds of seeds nestle into the earth, Starting the regeneration of … Continue reading
WHAT DOES GOD SEE?
Smiles are wonderful ways of expressing your joy, excitement, contentment, approval and love, but sometimes a smile can just be a mask for what’s really going on in the mind of the face behind it. Even the supposedly strongest among us, … Continue reading
GIVE THANKS FOR GOOD HEALTH
Hi, my name is Kathy, and this is one of my support groups. Each one of these women is part of the Jewels of deNial, an ensemble group of actors of retirement age and beyond. I’m the “beyond” part of … Continue reading
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