Tag Archives: Eternal Life
WHAT LIES AHEAD?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER We don’t know what each day will bring. Our future is unknown. To God’s own Son our praises sing. He’s made our lives His own. He’s taken on our sins. He took … Continue reading
JUST PASSING THROUGH
For the better part of this year, my life has been filled with creative endeavors. In January my husband had a one man art show, which included some of my poetry. In March I restarted writing a novel … Continue reading
ONE MORE ANGEL IN HEAVEN
About a year ago, a few of us ladies from church decided to get together socially once a week. We’ve grown from a small group of three to a total of about 8 depending on who is available. We usually … Continue reading
THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS OURS
Gated communities, walls, barricades, stockades, bulwarks, road blocks – all designed to protect one side from the other. These obstacles are built for the purpose of protection of what lies within. They include precious people, riches and treasures, things not wanted … Continue reading
ALELLUIA, HE IS RISEN!
The cross becomes a distant memory. Was it worth it? There was no greater sacrifice. Our holy God took on human flesh, lived a perfect life, was hailed by many and scorned by more. He took our place and carried … Continue reading
FRIENDS ARE FRIENDS FOREVER WHEN THE LORD IS LORD OF THEM
Many of the members from our first church we joined, when moving to Minnesota,are now pillars of our current church. It’s funny how we can pick up with people from our past and become immediately reattached. Two years ago, we … Continue reading
THE BEGINNING OF LIFE ETERNAL
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
I PREFER THE SHORCUT
The story of “Alice in Wonderland” has undergone a lot of scrutiny over the years. Some say it was written by one who was under the influence or just plain crazy. Others look for metaphorical genius within the words of … Continue reading
WHAT WE LEAVE BEHIND
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill What is your legacy? Do you have a great fortune to leave your children? Will you be thought well of when you … Continue reading
LIFE SPANS
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY KATHY BOECHER© The miracle of birth, Pushing its way through to life, For a brief time that life glimmers and shines, But all too soon it is snuffed out, Like a once brilliant bloom, it withers, It … Continue reading
DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
I’ve come to the conclusion that if I have to get down on my knees for any reason, I better think of all the tasks I need to do before getting up again. The up and down process is killing … Continue reading
MY FAMILY
There’s nothing better than being together at Christmas. Wait a minute – there is something better – knowing that we will all live eternally together in heaven. Because of the greatest gift that God sent to redeem us, we have … Continue reading
BRIGHT MORNING STAR
He was one of the most dazzling of God’s creation. He was called, Lucifer, the son of the morning; the day star. He was there at the beginning – he’s been around through history and still exists today. He has charisma – … Continue reading
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT
The average lifespan of people today is anywhere from 75-85. That’s where I am right now in the racing form of life. I call it that, because we have no clue when our last breath will be inhaled. It’s a … Continue reading
FADING FAST
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© They are not long, the days of wine and roses: Out of a misty dream Our path emerges for a while, then closes Within a dream. – Ernest Dowson, from “Vitae … Continue reading
LEFT FOR DEAD
Last fall, my husband bought a beautiful hydrangea plant for the front of our new “old” house. I was so ecstatic, because these are my favorite plants and it seemed the perfect spot for this bloom adorned bush. Winter came … Continue reading
GOODBYE, DEAR FRIEND
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Times of turmoil and confusion, peace may seem aloof or gone, Yet the Lord of all creation, stills the waters and the storm, He will calm the rumbling seas, He can … Continue reading
THERE IS NO SHAME IN CRYING
What will heaven will be like? Will we all be sitting on white puffy clouds singing and playing golden harps? When someone we love departs this world, it’s natural for us to wonder. As Christians, we have the joy of … Continue reading
THE MASTER’S PLAN
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Carved from depths of hardened granite, Pushing forth with force unknown, Placed upon this glorious planet, By the Hand of God alone, Through His skill and engineering, His design fits every … Continue reading
WEEP NO MORE
“Let not a libation of tears be the only offering at the shrine of Jesus; let us also rejoice with joy unspeakable. If we have need to lament our sin, how much more to rejoice at our pardon!” Charles Spurgeon … Continue reading
