Tag Archives: FAITH
WILL IT BE A BLUE CHRISTMAS?
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There is something about this time of the year that stirs our emotions to the hilt. I know everyone grieves differently. Sometimes we’d prefer not to talk about our sadness or … Continue reading
DECEMBER IN MY WORLD . . .
December is always an extra special time of the year. This family of mine has had a long history of December special days besides Christmas. My photograph shows my parents on their wedding day. Dad was 20 and mom was … Continue reading
ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Do you have all your Christmas shopping done? Are your travel arrangements made? How about cookies, fruitcake and other special goodies? Are you in charge of hosting the celebration this year? Is … Continue reading
A LETTER FROM JESUS TO MARY . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Today’s painting was actually done at the end of autumn, when trees were almost completely empty of foliage. It’s a peek through a barren forest. The focal point is a distant, not yet frozen … Continue reading
OUR GREATEST TREASURE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Here’s another painting of one of God’s amazing creatures. The hawk has been found to be one of the most intelligent birds. They have great strength in their wings. They are considered … Continue reading
A REPRIEVE FOR A MOUSE . . .
This is my second rendition of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Maybe I should do a new one each year. I haven’t seen any mice running around the house so far this year. Even the trap has gone untouched. I … Continue reading
AND A CHILD WILL LEAD THEM . . .
Original art & Poetry by Paul T. Boecher & Kathy Boecher© This pencil sketch was done in 2010 by Paul somewhere in the mountains. As I look at the detail in this drawing not only do I see Paul’s craftsmanship … Continue reading
EMPTY BRANCHES . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Seems like we can’t escape winter so far this year. Our neighborhood has been a winter wonderland for the last couple weeks. Each day begins with a light dusting upon cars … Continue reading
PREPARE THE WAY FOR THE LORD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In thinking about the King of Creation – Lord of Lords – the Almighty God – we don’t expect to hear of this holy birth to happen the way it did. The lowly … Continue reading
FIRST LIGHT . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This colored pencil sketch is of a familiar sight for those who have traveled through Wyoming. Imagine what the first pioneers thought of this ominous looking butte popping up from the … Continue reading
SILENCE OF WINTER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Over the meadow and through the woods to Bethany we go. Today my granddaughter will graduate from Bethany College in Mankato. The trip takes about an hour and a half, so we’ll … Continue reading
BRANCH OF DAVID . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The watercolor sketch was painted several years ago, when Paul’s vision was still clear and bright. The colors were more brilliant in those days. As macular degeneration invaded those dark brown eyes, the colors … Continue reading
IT ONLY TOOK 4000 YEARS . . .
ART & POERY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The pencil drawing today shows a peaceful scene – where evergreens are still green and mountains stand tall in the distance. The water has begun to freeze. Serenity, quiet, peace are things … Continue reading
MARY’S CHRISTMAS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This year has flown swiftly by. With each day on the calendar, there comes a hope that cannot be denied. I’ve chosen this watercolor painting of Paul’s for today. It depicts a … Continue reading
FAMILY FARMS & FARMERS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today I’m grateful for farms and the family farmers that continue to operate throughout our land. Those who have stayed with it during times of plenty and times of loss. I didn’t … Continue reading
THANKFUL FOR LIVING WITHOUT A MASK
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I chose the above painting today because it depicts the darkness you can feel when you think you need to wear a mask or try to be someone you really aren’t. From … Continue reading
GRATEFUL FOR HAPPY ENDINGS . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER When I was a kid, it was always fun to hear a story right before going to bed. I think some of them were meant to scare us to pieces, while others … Continue reading
THE GIFT OF SURRENDER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My favorite blooms of summer are the magnificent hydrangeas. While they continuously bloom for most of the summer and into fall, they hang on to their beauty even after all the others … Continue reading
THROW BACK THURSDAY – NOVEMBER
We’ve been blessed with some lovely weather so far in November. Today is one of those gray days that can easily turn a smile into a frown and steal our joy. Since it’s also throw back Thursday, I thought I’d … Continue reading
THANKS FOR THE ROADBLOCKS . . .
ART POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The above Artist’s Proof shows a cobblestone road, filled with bumps and obstacles. Much like our lives, we trudge through each day, meeting one thing or another that might get in our way. … Continue reading
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