Tag Archives: FAITH

IT’S MONDAY – AGAIN . . .

Posted on March 9, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

Mondays are kind of like Ground Hog Day reruns. You wake up and it’s the same as it was last week.  I guess you could say that for Tuesday, Wednesday and the rest of the days, but Monday is a … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY POSITIVE THOUGHTS. . .

Posted on March 8, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The Como Conservatory in St. Paul, MN is a location that Paul enjoyed painting plein air. The building itself is beautiful inside and out. Flowers and plants fill the area and transform … Continue reading →

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WALKING ON THIN ICE . . .

Posted on March 7, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our thoughts are filled with fear and dread,The tines of life like wildfire spread,We even wish that we were dead,Yet God would not release His hold,He held us tightly in the fold,To … Continue reading →

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THE ROAD TO GOLGOTHA . . .

Posted on March 7, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

It was a day much like today when we arrived in Jerusalem for the Passover. It was a journey that would change our lives and those of many others for centuries to come. Father wanted my brother Alexander and I … Continue reading →

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ENJOY THE VIEW . . .

Posted on March 5, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A great expanse of brilliant blue, Interspersed with misty clouds of purple, mauve and gold, Within the space beyond our imagination, Heaven waits, Time passes, We live, We flourish, We make … Continue reading →

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OLDEST PROFESSION FOR WOMEN . . .

Posted on March 5, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

My name is Ahava, which means “love.” The work I do is devoid of love, but it brings in the necessary means to provide for myself and my family. I am a prostitute. I began this journey at the age … Continue reading →

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THE NETS ARE FULL . . .

Posted on March 3, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ETHAN, THE FISHERMAN My name is Ethan. I live in the city of Galilee, and I make my living from the beautiful waters of the sea outside my humble home. When the sun rises each day, I begin my work. … Continue reading →

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SOOTHING THE SAVAGE BEAST . . .

Posted on March 2, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The news of this past weekend has everyone on edge. We need something to soothe our souls and give us comfort. Instead of blaming, shaming, getting angrier, losing it, falling apart … Continue reading →

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FULFILLED PROPHESY . . .

Posted on February 28, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

As I’ve indicated when I started this series, there is very little that we know about Jesus as a child. We do know He was devoted to His family and worked alongside His stepfather, Joseph. We know that He was … Continue reading →

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HOMESTEAD . . .

Posted on February 28, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I’m not sure where this building was located – if it was a home – a business – a landmark, but it is an interesting watercolor with many brilliant hues and very … Continue reading →

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A BUMPER CROP . . .

Posted on February 27, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ILAN, THE GARDENER When we approach the final days of life, our mind tends to wonder what it was all for. We aren’t the same as we once were. We experience physical pain and have endured emotional loss along the … Continue reading →

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THE WAY . . .

Posted on February 26, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER As we walk through this season of Lent, let’s never lose sight of the great cost it took to purchase our salvation. Jesus took on human form and came to earth to … Continue reading →

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MARCUS, A ROMAN PRISON GUARD . . .

Posted on February 26, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

I am a soldier, first and foremost. I serve Rome as part of the military, but my main job is to make sure that the prisoners remain alive until they come to trial. Most of them are thieves. Some have … Continue reading →

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TOUCHED BY SOFTNESS . . .

Posted on February 24, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The path is sparse and destitute, with danger all around,I know I’m never all alone. Your arm will me surround,The wind declares your glory, the sun will guide my ways,My tongue is … Continue reading →

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TAX MAN . . .

Posted on February 24, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

My name is Levi. My occupation has me right on the same level as prostitutes and traitors. In the eyes of my fellow Jews, I am nothing more than someone who sells his soul to the devil. I’m a tax … Continue reading →

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PURVEYOR OF OILS & HERBS . . .

Posted on February 23, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

In Jesus’ time, there was little regard for women. The traditions and laws of the Jews were extremely hard on them. They were allowed to be in the Outer Court of the temple, so they could see and hear what … Continue reading →

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RELIGION IN THE TIME OF JESUS . . .

Posted on February 21, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

I went to a Lutheran high school many years ago. One of the subjects was “Classical Culture,” which dealt with religion and culture before and after Christianity. The Greeks and Romans had countless gods and goddesses. It seems as though … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S NEXT?

Posted on February 21, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I found this watercolor, hidden away in a box. It’s always a surprise to find another one I’ve never seen before. In a way, it’s sad to find these works inside of … Continue reading →

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OVADYA – A SLAVE . . .

Posted on February 20, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

Slavery has been around for centuries. For most, it means putting yourself aside and taking care of others. Some might consider it an occupation, but for most of us, we’ve been purchased like cattle to do the menial tasks that … Continue reading →

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SHE GRABBED A MIRACLE . . .

Posted on February 19, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

For twelve years I’d been labeled as unclean. Entering the temple courts was forbidden. Anyone I touched would also become unclean. The Levitical laws were clear about uncleanness. I was an outcast, just like those with other infirmities. The blind, … Continue reading →

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