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INSPIRED

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Churning, swirling, pulsated by the turbulence of energy, The long, leaf lavished limbs of mature trees, undulate under the  rhythm of God’s breath, Up and down, here and there, tossing, stirring, … Continue reading →

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FRIENDSHIP OUTREACH

Posted on May 20, 2017 by

Someone once told me that if you have something precious, and you don’t share it with others, you’re being selfish. That really makes sense, especially if you have a specific talent like singing, or writing or painting. If you keep … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S MISSING IN CHCH? U R!

Posted on April 30, 2017 by

Church attendance has been dwindling over the past few years. A lot of folks don’t think it’s necessary to participate in corporate worship.  Many young people feel the church is full of hypocrites and those who live much differently outside … Continue reading →

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DON’T TAKE AWAY MY JOY !

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

The Easter message has been preached.  There were lots of folks in church that usually only come for this one special time.  The music was fantastic, the words gave great inspiration and the closeness of church family radiated like sunbeams.  What a … Continue reading →

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CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – JOHN

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

John and his brother, James were disciples of John, the Baptist.  They were fishermen, like many of the other apostles and the sons of Zebedee and Salome.  They made their living fishing on the sea of Galilee as did their father, … Continue reading →

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BRINGING IN THE SHEAVES

Posted on October 6, 2016 by

This favorite old gospel song was written in 1874 with Lyrics by Knowles Shaw and music later added in 1880 by George Minor.  It is based on the following Psalm verse. “He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for … Continue reading →

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BOUNTY

Posted on September 20, 2016 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Colors of autumn –  scarlet, amber and gold, God’s palette enlivens the fields we behold, Each seed that was planted, its fruit has been sown, A bountiful harvest among dirt and … Continue reading →

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HARVEST TIME

Posted on September 20, 2016 by

Our world is a mess.  Life has little meaning anymore.  Terror strikes fear into the minds of all.  We worry and fret over who are leaders will be.  Church attendance is at an all time low and humanity puts its … Continue reading →

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WHAT IF?

Posted on June 4, 2016 by

What if you held the secret to a successful life hidden in your back pocket?  What if you possessed the cure for Cancer?  What if you knew the way to live forever, without pain, anxiety, depression, or fear? What if you … Continue reading →

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THIS LIGHT OF MINE

Posted on May 16, 2016 by

Yesterday we celebrated Pentecost Sunday – a day where the Holy Spirit made one of His miraculous appearances in a very dramatic way.  As the words to hymn and special music were sung, I could almost imagine what happened on that … Continue reading →

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PEACE I LEAVE YOU

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Water calmed by the silence and absence of wind, Glasslike in the brilliant sun, Quiet, tranquil, away from the maddening crowds of interfering life, For a brief moment, the world stands still and you are … Continue reading →

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FOOT IN MOUTH DISEASE

Posted on April 28, 2016 by

The book of James has a lot to say about the malady called Foot in Mouth Disease.  It starts with the most powerful muscle in the body – the tongue.  We can become so oblivious to the effects of that tiny muscle, that … Continue reading →

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RIPPLES

Posted on March 30, 2016 by

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Water remains stagnant until life comes into it, When it does, the water becomes full of endless movement, Swirling, tumbling, flowing, ebbing, descending, spreading, Taking it to a totally new dimension, Life is like that … Continue reading →

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ANNAS, THE HIGH PRIEST

Posted on March 4, 2016 by

At the time of Jesus’ unjust arrest, Annas was no longer the acting high priest of Judaea.  He had originally been appointed by Quirinius for the position, when the Romans took over rule of the Jews.  He served  for ten years, … Continue reading →

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HE DIED FOR US LET’S LIVE FOR HIM

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

There’s so much meat in the book of Hebrews for the new Christian, but lots of side dishes for the old one too.  Paul was a man dedicated to persecuting Christians.  He was determined to nip this heresy in the bud.  He witnessed the … Continue reading →

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SINGING IN THE RAIN!

Posted on June 22, 2015 by

It’s Monday and it’s raining.  For me, rain conjures up thoughts of God’s tears falling on us, either to wake us up or to calm and refresh us.   I think God cries for us when He sees all the evil that infests our world.  … Continue reading →

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REJOICE IN YOUR GIFTS

Posted on June 13, 2015 by

I wrote this last June after the completion of my children’s performance.  It still fits as we close another show tonight. Every time my little group of young, aspiring actors complete a show, it makes my heart swell with pride. … Continue reading →

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THE HARVEST

Posted on May 13, 2015 by

Like any gardener or farmer, I often grow impatient.   I want to see results within days of my planting. I soon remember that in this blogging world of ours, there are many seeds being planted each day.  The seeds don’t just … Continue reading →

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WALLS

Posted on August 27, 2014 by

Walls are intended to keep something enclosed and safe.  They can also be used as a barricade against an enemy.  The muscles of the abdominal wall are designed to protect our internal organs. Walls separate one room from another creating … Continue reading →

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