Tag Archives: encouragement

REST IN HIS ARMS

Posted on August 23, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

The easy, peaceful days of summer are coming to  close.  Soon kids will be back in the classroom rather than complaining about not having anything to do.  Within a week, I can guarantee that many of them will be boo-hooing … Continue reading →

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SUMMER GLORY

Posted on August 22, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

ART WORK BY PAUL BOECHER© The edge of a bluff lined river – a glassy reflection glistens and bounces onto a hill.  The light touches the edges of trees and buildings in the distance, creating patterns dancing from one place to another .  The deep crevices fill … Continue reading →

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TRUE PEACE

Posted on August 19, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

  ART WORK BY PAUL BOECHER© When life engulfs you with   anger and rage – when you struggle with fear and temptation, Turn your mind to the glory of God’s written page – He will heal you and give you salvation. Though … Continue reading →

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IN CHRIST ALONE

Posted on August 16, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

I wonder if we can ever be perfect, just like Jesus was.  We say we’re Christians, but still we often stand in judgment of others.  I don’t think we’ll ever achieve perfection on this side of eternity.  Even though Jesus … Continue reading →

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I AM JESUS LITTLE LAMB

Posted on August 11, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

To most of us, sheep don’t seem especially bright.  In fact they move in herds, because if  left alone they’ll surely stray and walk straight into a dangerous situation.  We are often led as sheep to the slaughter by those who would deceive … Continue reading →

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BUILT ON A ROCK

Posted on August 7, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

ARTWORK BY PAUL BOECHER© At Stillwater, Minnesota Steeples line the nooks and crannies of a hilltop, reaching to God Almighty in His holy sanctuary, Houses planted deeply in the ground have a sure foundation.  The wind blows and the waters rise, but … Continue reading →

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NO MORE TEARS

Posted on August 5, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

I’ve reached a point in my life where many of my friends are being released from their pain here on earth and have passed into heaven.  It’s tough to see those we care about leaving this life.  It not only … Continue reading →

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GOD’S CRAFTSMANSHIP

Posted on August 4, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

ART WORK BY PAUL BOECHER© My husband and I were high school sweethearts.  We took an art class on sculpture together.  Everyone had a chunk of plaster which we were to form into something – everyone except my husband.  He stood before … Continue reading →

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GUILT

Posted on August 3, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

Guilt hangs on us like a heavy weight.  Sometimes it manifests itself in the way we live, think and relate to others.  Here’s an example – though not a serious offense, it crept into my dreams and convicted me. We had … Continue reading →

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MIXED MESSAGES

Posted on August 1, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

It seems that every day we’re inundated with mixed messages.  Liberals and Conservatives – anti-gays and gay rights – follow the law or do your own thing – pro-life and pro-choice – talk radio and TV shows which have their own agenda (usually … Continue reading →

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YIKES! ANOTHER KATHY RANT

Posted on July 31, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

The internet is amazing tool.  You can find information in the blink of an eye.  You can spend hours absorbing information and drawing your own conclusions . It also has  a dark side – when a news item can be blown … Continue reading →

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LORD, GIVE ME STRENGTH

Posted on July 25, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

I just completed a marathon week of drama.  We held a summer theater enrichment program to a group of kids from 7 – 12.  There was not only drama instruction and music, but there was a fair amount of actual drama as … Continue reading →

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THE LIFE OF AN ARTIST

Posted on July 16, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

An artist is a unique human being, often spending years learning their craft, perfecting and making a living at it. Unfortunately, the artist is up against much competition and most of them aren’t acknowledged for their work until they die. You must continue to … Continue reading →

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TEN MANNERS TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN

Posted on July 15, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

I’m going to preface this post with the fact that I’ve lived seven decades and I’ve not only seen a moral degeneration over the years, but I’ve seen some of the most basic manners  disappear from society.  Most children are … Continue reading →

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LIFE SAVER

Posted on July 14, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

Originally posted on 8/13/14 When fears and worries are so real, We sometimes wonder why we feel, The pangs of deep depression. The weight’s extreme – we lose all hope, Our hearts grow sad – for strength we grope, To … Continue reading →

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AMERICA IS BROKEN

Posted on July 14, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

Acts of civil violence, leadership that has taken away the voice of the people, city streets full of anger and hatred, an anything goes society, loss of spiritual involvement by the citizens, a people that has lost sight of God, … Continue reading →

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STAY THE COURSE

Posted on July 13, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

This past week we had visitors from Utah, Oklahoma and Wisconsin – cousins I’ve not seen in over 30 years. We’ve all become older, and the hair that remains has turned gray.  A few laugh lines have appeared (in my case an … Continue reading →

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SHOVEL READY

Posted on July 11, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

Being shovel ready has a lot of connotations today, but here’s one I’d like you think about.  Our job as Christians demands that we dig in to the Word of God for knowledge on how to pray – how to relate … Continue reading →

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FAMILY ROAD TRIPS

Posted on July 10, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

Gone are the days when we’d pack three children, a dog and half  our worldly belongings into the car and take off for a family vacation.  Oh the joys of the open road – where you can leave all your … Continue reading →

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AGE = A STATE OF MIND

Posted on July 7, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

Fairy tales can come true – it can happen to you, if you’re young at heart … Old, blue eyes, Frank Sinatra made that dream seem possible when he released “Young at Heart” in 1963. It was the same year that Camelot fell … Continue reading →

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