Tag Archives: FAITH

END OF A PERFECT DAY . . .

Yesterday was a beautiful November day. The morning carried a bit of a chill in the air, but the sunshine made up for it. The Jewels of DeNial were invited to participate in a Veterans Day celebration. As many of … Continue reading

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OPEN MOUTH, INSERT FOOT . . .

Apparently, putting a foot in our mouth isn’t anything new. We’ve just come off an intense political battle – one filled with promises and sometimes vicious words. What a relief to have all those ads deleted from our TV screens. … Continue reading

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THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT

There was a news story a while back of a young girl with a disability who invited her classmates to her upcoming birthday and was rejected by every single one.  Can you imagine her heartbreak and that of her loving parents?  … Continue reading

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HE LEADS ME ON

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As the morning light arises, on a pasture green sublime, Sun light kisses trees and branches, balancing the sands of time, Though through danger I will wander, snares are set at every turn, God is … Continue reading

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THE WORLD CONTINUES TO TURN . . .

“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded … Continue reading

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TIME CHANGES EVERYTHING, OR DOES IT?

Have you ever looked at the eyes of an infant and wondered what they might be thinking. That tiny body has gone through the trauma of childbirth. He was intricately formed in his mom’s body, knit perfectly together by the … Continue reading

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LOVE MEANS SAYING YOU’RE SORRY

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The world is not the place for me.  I long to be in heaven.When thoughts like that invade my mind, I need to be forgiven.God didn’t make me to want death.  He … Continue reading

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IT’S OK TO SAY NO . . .

There are days when we simply must learn to say “no.” The actual word is a negative response, but there comes a time in life when we can no longer accomplish the things we did 20, 30, 40 years ago. … Continue reading

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WE CAN NEVER LOVE LIKE GOD DOES

The very idea that God loves us without conditions is impossible to comprehend. When you add to the fact that His forgiveness is a reflection of that love and even when we were sinners, He loved us more than we … Continue reading

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WHAT IS TRUE PEACE?

As we begin another week, it’s a good time to take stock of what’s really important in our lives. It’s a chance to write a “to-do” list and plan the rest of the week. It is an opportunity to look … Continue reading

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BRIDGES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Bridges are part of our infrastructure. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to connect with those on the other side. We couldn’t easily transport goods from one place to another. In daily … Continue reading

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THANKS FOR EVERYTHING . . .

What are you thankful for today? Sometimes we have to search really hard to be grateful for anything. It is then that we should remember how much those little blessings really mean. When life is filled with chaos – when … Continue reading

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING, CANADA . . .

It’s Thanksgiving Day in Canada today. I have a lot of Canadian friends. My father started out as a Canadian, living in Saskatchewan for some of his younger years. With the division going on in the United States, I’ve even … Continue reading

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COLUMBUS DAY OR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE?

In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blueHe had three ships and left from Spain through sunshinem wind and rain,He sailed by night he sailed by day; he used the stars to find his sway.A compass also helped him … Continue reading

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EXTENDED AUTUMN . . .

PHOTOGRAPHY & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER As storms rage all around us, I can’t help but feel sad for those suffering loss of property, material things and even lives. It is a tragedy for sure. Still, when we see how … Continue reading

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TBT – 2020

Since today is Thursday and there is an opportunity to look back, I’ve decided to repost this one from 2020. Most of us are trying to forget about that year and the chaos, loss and change it inflicted upon so … Continue reading

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GOD’S WHISPERS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Howling, whistling, streaming through a patch of aging trees, The wind surprises and upsets and strips them of their leaves, One day a lush green canopy, another turned to gold, Soon withered, … Continue reading

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OPEN YOUR EYES

In our age of technological advances, it hardly seems necessary to use our minds.  Our information is right at our fingertips.  Wouldn’t it be interesting if we all eventually wind up like E.T. with our line of communication being our pointer … Continue reading

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TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL . . .

Wars continue to wage in the Middle East, despite the many lives already spent. Gangs infest the streets of our cities, shattering young lives and enticing vulnerable children into their malicious arms. Immorality festers in each new bit of technology. … Continue reading

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A PLACE CALLED NEVERLAND . . .

Growing up is an amazing thing when you think about it. Our bodies mature. Our limbs stretch out. We add bulk to our tiny forms. Hair appears in all kinds of places. Our teeth come in and eventually fall out. … Continue reading

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