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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
Posted in America, Elections, Uncategorized, Voting, wisdom
Tagged AGING, America, encouragement, voting, wisdom
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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
Posted in America, God's plans, purpose, wisdom
Tagged elections, encouragement, God, God's plan, God's will be done, Inspiration, positive thoughts, Veterans day, wisdom
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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
Posted in ENDURING LOVE, peace, Salvation
Tagged AGING, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, Religion, wisdom
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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
Posted in Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, seasons, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged acceptance, AGING, Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, autumn, change, encouragement, end of summer, God, Inspiration, seasons, wisdom
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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
Posted in aging, change, wisdom
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, Fear, Hope, Inspiration, purpose, self-worth, value, what does God see, wisdom
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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
Posted in aging, joy, wisdom
Tagged acting, AGING, encouragement, fun, Inspiration, Joy, laughter, recreation, spreading joy, support, wisdom, writing
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GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© How can I thank you, Lord, for all you’ve done for me? Your perfect love surrounds me and sets my spirit free. You’ve taken all my sins away. You cleanse my heart both night and day. … Continue reading
Posted in Poetry by Kathy Boecher, praise, thanks
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, difficulties, encouragement, failure, Inspiration, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, praise, Success, Thanks, wisdom
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EXTENDED AUTUMN . . .
PHOTOGRAPHY & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER As storms rage all around us, I can’t help but feel sad for those suffering loss of property, material things and even lives. It is a tragedy for sure. Still, when we see how … Continue reading
Posted in Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, God's will, seasons, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, beauty, consistency, contentment, Creation, encouragement, FAITH, God, God's will, Inspiration, seasons, wisdom
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TBT – 2020
Since today is Thursday and there is an opportunity to look back, I’ve decided to repost this one from 2020. Most of us are trying to forget about that year and the chaos, loss and change it inflicted upon so … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Faith, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, change, Depression, difficulties, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, losss, pain, TBT, the past, wisdom
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OPEN YOUR EYES
In our age of technological advances, it hardly seems necessary to use our minds. Our information is right at our fingertips. Wouldn’t it be interesting if we all eventually wind up like E.T. with our line of communication being our pointer … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotions, Encouragement, Faith, Inspiration
Tagged encouragement, eyes, FAITH, God, God's plan, holy spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, sight, technology, wisdom
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NEW LIFE . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Pushing through the smallest spaces, reaching to the sky above, Drenched in sunshine and in splendor, nurtured by God’s own pure love, As blood flows through each dark vein, bringing life … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Inspiration, wisdom
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, birth, encouragement, eternity, FAMILY, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, New Life, wisdom
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LOOK TO THE SKY
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Clouds go dancing through the heavens – painted for our pleasure, Elephants or angels fly – on canvas without measure, The great expanse can turn to dust – its face will fill with rage, But when the clouds dispel their grief, … Continue reading
Posted in peace, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, wisdom
Tagged anxiety & depression, clouds, encouragement, God's will, inspiration, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, tears, wisdom
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GOD AT OUR CENTER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER We’ve traveled many miles along this thing that we call life, At first two friends we came to be, and then a man and wife, We’ve had our share of ups and … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, love, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Inspiration, longevity, Love, marriage, wisdom
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BE THE WEEBLE . . .
The Weeble was invented in 1971 by toy company, Hasbro. They are a variety of children’s roly-poly toys. They’re still available on the market under the Playskool brand. These egg-shaped toys are weighted at the center of the bottom, allowing … Continue reading
Posted in aging, perseverance, wisdom
Tagged armor, bouncing back, dog, dogs, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Patience, perseverance, pets, protection, sticking to it, taking a hit, toys, wisdom
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THE FAMILY BOND . . .
When I think of family, I think of happy times, anxious moments, days of stress and sometimes even anguish. Still there were times of hope and being sure that we were all tightly woven into a patchwork of threads that … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, parenting
Tagged AGING, common ground, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Heaven, Inspiration, Jesus, reunion, wisdom
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UNCONDITIONAL LOVE . . .
When you consider having a family, be prepared for tons of frustrations – giving up the things you enjoy doing for yourself – keeping one eye opened while you sleep – never getting the laundry done – a sink full of dishes -maintaining your … Continue reading
Posted in aging, parenting, wisdom
Tagged birth, Blessings, children, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, parenting, pregnancy, unconditional love, wisdom
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BUILDING FAITH ON THE UNSEEN . . .
Faith is impossible if you rely on reason or logic. Faith means giving up control. Faith is taking for granted a truth that you can’t make sense of. It requires surrender. When we are tested in this world of ours, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, falth, wisdom
Tagged AGING, belief, encouragement, FAITH, God, holy spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, Religion, trust, wisdom
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PRAYER FOR THE WEEK . . .
This familiar painting once had a prominent place in our home. It was a constant reminder to take all our cares to Jesus in prayer. Prayer was taught to us at an early age, not because it was a tradition, … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, prayer, wisdom
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Jesus, needs, petitions, prayer, thanksgiving, wisdom
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THEY ALL FALL DOWN
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The sassy winds of autumn swirl through wilting trees of gold, The life is being sapped from things including young and old. The brilliance of each final growth is now exposed to … Continue reading
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