Tag Archives: encouragement

GETTING RID OF POINTLESS DRAMA . . .

Posted on September 10, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.”   Richard Bach We all have people in our lives who bug us, bring us down, don’t understand us, are not … Continue reading →

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TINY BLESSINGS . . .

Posted on September 8, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Filtered light kisses tiny petals,Morning mist embraces each leaf,Golden rays enliven,Breathing,Inspiring,Giving hope,Fear and anxiety drowned by the beauty,Bringing peace,Lifting up,We start anew,We gasp for fresh air,We believe,We know,We are convinced,We can look forward,Little faces … Continue reading →

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FINAL DAYS OF SUMMER . . .

Posted on September 7, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Summer days are quickly fleeting,  Soon the air will shift and blow, Heat gives way to colder weather, and we’ll see the white of snow, While we wallow in the beauty of these … Continue reading →

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THAT FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL . . .

Posted on September 6, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

Most young people are back in school again. Where did the summer go? It seems as though it flew by, but then every season seems to pass quicker when you grow older. As a youngster, I remember the above poem … Continue reading →

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BEAUTY IN THE STORMS . . .

Posted on August 30, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” John Muir Last night the sky was filled with … Continue reading →

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LIKE I NEED ANOTHER PLANT . . .

Posted on August 29, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

Yesterday the air cleared enough for me to breathe long enough to get out and do my grocery shopping. As I pushed my cart rapidly through the store, I ventured into the garden center. I love the mums that show … Continue reading →

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A MILLION DREAMS . . .

Posted on August 23, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

My dreams leave me wondering about the contents of my brain. They’re vivid, almost real, sometimes a reflection of something memorable and often disconnected. Dreams are things we might wish for, as the world would like us to believe. Walt … Continue reading →

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OUR FATHER GOD . . .

Posted on August 20, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

Parenting can be rewarding, a little stressful at times, somewhat frustrating at others, but always an adventure. When God blesses us with children it’s our obligation as good and loving parents to make sure that child is cherished and cared for, but … Continue reading →

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LAST BLOOMS OF SUMMER . . .

Posted on August 17, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A bouquet of vibrant colors, slowly fading in the hand, Picked fresh this very morning, plucked from the moistened land, Our lives are like those flowers – they slowly wilt and die, We want … Continue reading →

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GOD’S PRESENCE . . .

Posted on August 14, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I need to be wrapped in the protection of God’s holy wings. Each pinion gently lays over me – cuddling and nurturing. The softness and strength are overwhelming. He breathes His presence upon … Continue reading →

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TRACES OF LIFE . . .

Posted on August 10, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© “Yellowstone Falls,” acrylic In life we have a quiet voice, that whispers more than screams, We open up our mouths to speak, our thoughts, our hopes, our dreams, We take the easy … Continue reading →

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LAUGHING IS GOOD FOR US . . .

Posted on August 7, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

In looking at my posts over the past few weeks, I realized I was spending a lot of time talking about sadness, depression, worry and anxiety. Maybe that’s because life has changed for us drastically over the past couple years. … Continue reading →

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FROM HERE TO ETERNITY . . .

Posted on August 3, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

I like to think of my life as a series of episodes. Each one leads to the next, which can leave you hanging at the end and wondering what’s next. They can also cause you to think about the endless … Continue reading →

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VACATION MEMORIES

Posted on July 30, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

The most memorable times of my life have been spent on family vacations. Now that travel is pretty low on our to-do list, it’s kind of fun to look back at those times when we would venture out into the … Continue reading →

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ALL ALONE . . .

Posted on July 29, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This planet’s not my home. I am an alien here. This place is just a hardened shell encasing sin and fear. The husk is hard to crack. There’s only one who can. … Continue reading →

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NO ONE CAN HIDE FROM GOD . . .

Posted on July 27, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© We often seek to hide from God – our sins are much too great, We tremble at the thought of Him, but He will simply wait, Until the darkness is … Continue reading →

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A RUSH OF MEMORIES . . .

Posted on July 24, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

I woke this morning with a flood of memories filling my brain. I recalled how we met in high school and became great friends. I thought about the journey we’ve taken together for almost 60 years of marriage. I recollected … Continue reading →

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DAYS OF YORE . . .

Posted on July 23, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

Somewhere along the line we have this image of how good things were in the olden days. If you examine the picture I’ve attached to this post, you’ll notice the woman smiling as she laboriously works through the task of … Continue reading →

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FROM GOD’S POINT OF VIEW

Posted on July 19, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This wood sculpture is called “Trust.” It is an attempt to show us how we might appear to God as He watches us from above. Like little children, we reach towards heaven … Continue reading →

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THE HEART OF THIS COUNTRY . . .

Posted on July 14, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our world is full of tragic news and difficult decisions.We struggle to find good in all the strife and dark divisions.The devil uses all these things to tug within our reasoning.Manipulating all … Continue reading →

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