Tag Archives: FAITH

HEARTS MELTING . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There’s a heat alert for us today. Add a hefty dewpoint and it’s a recipe for a storm to come. I’ve chosen to highlight this watercolor today. It brings thoughts of refreshment … Continue reading →

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BROKEN DOWN . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© With each birthday comes the realization that I am no longer a spring chicken. I have been able to get around pretty well, except for knees that have bent beyond … Continue reading →

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BIRD ON A STUMP . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER 181 days have passed since Paul entered heaven. During these past days I’ve been sorting through his many pieces of art. Paul loved nature. In fact, I learned how to determine a … Continue reading →

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COOL, CLEAR WATER . . .

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Whenever I see a water fall, I think of living water. It’s water that begins as a little trickle, bubbling over a rocky crevasse and down into a serene pool of everlasting … Continue reading →

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DON’T SWEAT THE BIG STUFF . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Have you ever felt like a frog sitting in a hot frying pan? The heat is rising and you’re slowly succumbing to the effects. You’ve tried to get out, but you’re stuck. … Continue reading →

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NEVER SAY NEVER . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER When you look at others and how they’ve overcome their past, how does that make you feel? So many people feel unqualified or unfit to worship God. They may believe they are … Continue reading →

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THE TREE OF LIFE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER God created a paradise for mankind. Mankind doubted God. Today the world sits in darkness and that tree is no more. However. God also created mankind in His own image. He loves … Continue reading →

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KEEP YOUR EYES UP

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Never underestimate your physical strength, nor forget the inner power that God has implanted in your soul. Looking back at our past sins is fruitless. It only leads to depression and hopelessness. … Continue reading →

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LETTING GO . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Yesterday was spent going through more art. I truly was amazed at the countless paintings still uncovered. As my grandchildren are curating the art, they have gone through boxes, files, closets, shelves … Continue reading →

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HE IS MY EVERYTHING . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© God is my everything. When I wake each morning, I thank Him for another day. He takes my hand and leads me through all the perils of life. He gives me … Continue reading →

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THE OLD FISHIN’ HOLE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This little watercolor sketch is reminiscent of the good old days of fishing off the shoreline, dropping a line off the side of your boat, sitting and waiting – quietly taking in the … Continue reading →

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DANCING IN THE RAIN . . .

No, this is not me dancing in the rain. I did happen to venture out this morning to do some shopping facing some cloudy skies. I should’ve listened to the weather forecast, but they are only right 50% of the … Continue reading →

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HOT PURSUIT

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Days are filled with anxious moments, The darkness of night envelops and encases you in fear, Talk of terror in the world, Horror in our own streets, We often feel as … Continue reading →

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GOD PROVIDES . . .

I imagine God is familiar with our complaints. He’s been putting up with them for centuries. It started at the beginning of time, but when He made it possible for the children of Israel to be freed from the clutches … Continue reading →

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MY GOD OR MY COUNTRY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER No matter how you feel about our country and what’s going on right now, I believe there is always going to be hope in our God. He has promised to be with … Continue reading →

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THE ANSWER IS BLOWING IN THE WIND

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Where I live, the temperature is going to hit triple digits today, with almost unbreathable air. When I took the garbage out this morning, it was like walking into a blast furnace. … Continue reading →

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SUMMER SOLSTICE . . .

ART & P0ETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today, June 20, 2025, we celebrate the summer solstice. The point in time when we will face the longest day of the year. The above painting says it all. The sky is … Continue reading →

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JUST ANOTHER DAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Here’s another farmstead painting. I love the colors and detail. The fellow waving us in reminds me of Paul. He was friendly, inviting, welcoming, eager to talk, a man with stories galore … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER DAY OLDER AND . . .

I’m on my last day of being 82. I never thought I’d be facing another birthday. In fact, I am amazed that I’m still alive. My years have been full of so many memories. Thankfully, I have a selective memory … Continue reading →

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A BRAVE NEW WORLD . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The Corps of Discovery traveled across the country to explore the newly acquired Louisianna Purchase and eventually to reach the Pacific Ocean. It was more than 200 years ago. Can you imagine … Continue reading →

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