Tag Archives: FAITH
ONE NATION UNDER GOD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Tomorrow is the actual birthday of the United States of America. I wrote this poem a few years ago and am pairing it with one of Paul’s beautiful landscapes of a location … Continue reading
JUST ANOTHER BIRTHDAY . . .
What if the life expectancy of a nation depended on smooth sailing – no problems – loss of respect or resources – a lack of patriotism? Having recently celebrated 84 years of my own life, I realize a whole bunch … Continue reading
BRING OUT THE EAR PLUGS . . .
Soon it will be time to get out the fireworks, set your lawn chair alongside the road and wait for the parade to pass by. The Fourth of July is just a few days off. This year we celebrate 250 … Continue reading
WHEN FEAR TAKES HOLD . . .
“This world of ours… must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate, and be, instead, a proud confederation of mutual trust and respect.” Dwight D. Eisenhower As we grow older the things we worried about when we were … Continue reading
OPEN THE DOOR . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This watercolor painting of Paul’s carries a different mood than you normally see. Usually, his work is very upbeat and inspirational. We all have times when things aren’t going well. We struggle … Continue reading
ON THE WATERFRONT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The colors of summer are abundantly showing themselves. Yellows, reds, shades of purple, blue and white dance through the garden. Sprinkles of light promenade across fresh lakes and rivers, creating ripples in … Continue reading
SOFT MORNING HAZE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© This beautiful image depicts the softness of dew in a vast valley, surrounded by foothills and mountains. You have to look hard to see the mountains, but you know they’re there. … Continue reading
COMPLETE DARKNESS . . .
His hand reached for the oil lamp in the blackness. He was enveloped in the deepest darkness he had ever experienced. He strained to see even a tiny glimpse of light – just a faint whisper – nothing. He groped, … Continue reading
PRELUDE TO AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY
POETRY & INSPIRATION BY KATHY BOECHER No matter how you feel about our country and what’s going on right now, I believe there will always be hope for her future when we put our faith in God. He has promised … Continue reading
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Another holiday spent without the father of my children. My heart aches that he has been taken from us, but I am sure where his new home is. He is walking and … Continue reading
THE END OF SPRING . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Today is the last day of spring, so I thought I’d post a few of my watercolor flowers as a send off to the coming season. God has blessed us with four distinct seasons. … Continue reading
I’M NOT A TREE . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There’s something about a tree. When it grows old it has gained great stature. It has reached towards heaven and branched out in many directions. The circles on its trunk indicate how … Continue reading
WHAT MAKES A MASTERPIECE?
“If in my youth I had realized that the sustaining splendour of beauty of with which I was in love would one day flood back into my heart, there to ignite a flame that would torture me without end, how … Continue reading
FATHERHOOD REQUIREMENTS . . .
Today’s post is on the serious side, so I thought I’d include a funny image. This one might be a little outdated because many dads don’t even wear ties anymore. Dads have a lot of things on their plate. Not … Continue reading
MY DAD . . .
My dad lived through the depression. He was the father figure in a fatherless home. He was a hard worker from the get go. He spent his grown up years working in a factory and tending bar to make ends … Continue reading
WHAT MAKES A GOOD FATHER?
I don’t know the people in this photograph, but I’m happy to say that my husband had the joy of meeting his great grandson before passing away. I’ve been blessed for the past 19 months to be part of that … Continue reading
RAISE THE FLAG . . .
Originally posted 06/14/2018 A country’s flag is a symbol of what that country stands for and believes. The American flag is no exception. With its stripes, we’re reminded of the thirteen original colonies which fought for her independence from a … Continue reading
HE LEADETH ME . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This weekend has proven the glory of God through His control of the weather. He sent much needed rain to areas that were beginning to show signs of draught. He sent winds … Continue reading
DOES HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Soon our nation will be celebrating its 250th birthday. Really not a very long time in the scheme of things. It is however a time of immense change and opportunity. The American … Continue reading
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