Tag Archives: FAITH

SET THE WORLD ON FIRE WITH WORDS. . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today is National Poet’s Day. I often find my poetry matches some of Paul’s paintings, so I chose this one because of the light it expresses. Undoubtedly, this piece was done … Continue reading

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AGING WITH GRACE . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The sands of time sift between two crystal orbs. Nights come much faster while daylight absorbs. We start to break down, bit by bit- day by day. We struggle to rise from our slumber … Continue reading

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MOMENTS THAT TOUCH THE HEART . . .

I love watching people interact. The world may be turning into a society of the cocooned and introverted, but once in a while we get to see things that touch our hearts and make us happy. Recently I traveled with … Continue reading

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JESUS PRICELESS TREASURE . . .

Isn’t it amazing the amount of stuff we collect over a lifetime? When I look at my “treasures” they are nothing compared to the life blessed by my Savior, Jesus. We may find something of value in our belongings – … Continue reading

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LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© We’re halfway through August and thoughts of back-to-school purchases have been added to the ever-growing family budget. Days get shorter as seen in the later sunrises and earlier sunsets. It’s … Continue reading

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MORNING RAPTURE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Ask any outdoor painter when it’s the best time to create art and they will undoubtedly say – in the morning or at twilight.  During these brief moments, God has taken every … Continue reading

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AN INVISIBLE GOD – EVERYWHERE . . .

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My husband Paul painted this from his imagination. His mind was often focused on God and His plan for … Continue reading

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INTERNAL RENOVATION . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There are many reality shows today that deal with renovation and restoration of older homes in need of a lot of work. They might be homes like mine that are about … Continue reading

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DO YOU LIVE UNDER A CLOUD?

“It’s the only cloud in the sky and it’s drizzling right on me. Somehow, I’m not surprised.” EEYORE When we aren’t feeling well, our emotions seem to take on a life of their own and everything becomes intensified.  Little things become … Continue reading

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CRITICAL THINKING

CRITICAL THINKING – disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence. We hear this term being tossed around a lot lately.  For some reason, we’ve succumbed to the exact opposite of critical thinking.  At times we are … Continue reading

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SONS & DAUGHTERS . . .

Today is National Sons & Daughters Day. I am blessed to have birthed two beautiful girls and one handsome son. They have made our family complete in so many ways. Each one is special in their own way – having … Continue reading

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ANOTHER GIGI ADVENTURE . . .

You may have noticed, I’ve been MIA for the past week. My life was enriched by a wonderful vacation with family. I overcame my fear of getting on an airplane again and spent some amazing quality time with those I … Continue reading

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WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER . . .

Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of England at the time. This short, pudgy, cigar smoking upstart, made a lot of noise in politics, but his words often dripped with optimism. His choice of words would stir a nation to … Continue reading

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GARDENING 101 . . .

WATERCOLOR ART BY KATHY BOECHER It’s hotter than blazes out there. I feel like MInnesota has become the new garden state, because I’m seeing all kinds of beautiful gardens this year. Perhaps there’s something good to say about global warming. … Continue reading

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IN THE MOMENT . . .

“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” Maya Angelou This photo brings back a wonderful memory. Paul and often took little road trips to get into some natural spots and enjoy God’s beautiful creation. It’s remarkable how many of … Continue reading

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DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE STORMS . . .

This morning I was awakened at 6 AM by an eerie sound. I didn’t have my hearing aids in, so I promptly got up to look out the window. I could barely see beyond the glass. The air was stifled … Continue reading

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NO DOUBT . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What we see, may not be what we think it is, A change in color, The temperature, The sounds, The smells, The tastes, All things need minute examination, Before we can decided … Continue reading

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MUDDLING THROUGH . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© (Today I’m sharing one of my watercolors of a lilac bush in full bloom.) This week was the first time in a while that I’ve felt like doing some work in the garden. The … Continue reading

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ANGER & MALICE & RAGE – OH, MY!

When we moved to Minneapolis in 1973, we were thrilled to be living in a “big” city that maintained good values – had an amazing art community – was a beautiful metropolis and still had a home town feel to … Continue reading

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STAY WITH ME . . .

Dear, Heavenly Father, As my time on earth ebbs to a close, it’s easy to fall prey to the devil’s claim that life ends with our final breath. That our lifetime of building has come to an end.  As the years pass, … Continue reading

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