Tag Archives: FAITH

SPRING, I KNOW YOU’RE OUT THERE . . .

ART & POETRY FROM KATHY BOECHER The snow is slowly melting now, soon green will take its place, Long nights of winter darkness pass, soon sun will kiss our face, Warm caress of springtime sunshine, drops of rain shall fall, … Continue reading

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WHAT IS GOD’S WILL FOR MY LIFE?

Surrendering to God’s will is not easy. We can think of a thousand different reasons why we should follow our own heart, think it through and make our own decisions. Do we underestimate God so much, that we think we’re … Continue reading

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LEARNING TO TRUST

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.”  Psalm 9:10 Many of you know my husband is an artist.  He went to school at the Chicago Art Institute so that … Continue reading

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD

My dad would’ve been 102 today, but he went to heaven at the very early age of 61. I think about him often now, especially as I near the late years of my own existence. Dad was one of four … Continue reading

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HAVE YOU EVER HAD A BROKEN HEART?

Have you ever felt that your heart would break, because of the sadness within it? Have you ever experienced a feeling of emptiness within that same heart? There are times when I think we all go through this struggle. There’s … Continue reading

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ELEMENTS

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When it seems that all is gone and the days stretch on too long,There is hope and consolation in God’s perfect preservation,He provides for every need, even when there’s naught to feed,When miracles … Continue reading

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WILDERNESS TIME . . .

Some of the most important events in the Bible take place in the desert.  Moses led the nation of Israel through a desert wilderness for 40 years.  Abraham sent Hagar and her son into the wilderness with hardly enough food … Continue reading

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COMPUNCTION JUNCTION

The word, “compunction,” isn’t one that we use in daily conversation, but it’s really a cool word. It’s a synonym for “Repentance.” This word originated from the Latin verb, “compungere,” meaning “prick sharply.”  We all have a conscience, whether we … Continue reading

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GOD’S POINT OF VIEW

WATERCOLOR ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© When it seems that all is gone and the days stretch on too long, There is hope and consolation in God’s perfect preservation, He provides for every need, even when there’s naught to … Continue reading

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NEVER TOO OLD . . .

We are never too old to learn. Our journey on earth is usually a brief number of years, filled with discovery. Think of what it would be like to live for hundreds or thousands of them. Our brains would be … Continue reading

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AS YOU WISH . . .

Most little girls dream of being a princess.  They hope that someone will rescue her from all her trouble and sadness – someone who will wrap his arms around her and protect, love and honor her.  As we grow older, … Continue reading

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FOR GOD SO LOVES YOU . . .

I love you with all my heart! I’d do anything for you! You are the most important person in my life! These are phrases that will be written or said today as we honor those we love. Shouldn’t every day … Continue reading

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HEART OF MY HEART

Love is not limited to one day. It is part of what Valentine’s Day should be, but like most everything in this country we’ve commercialized a word into a day filled with sentimental cards, boxes of chocolates, flowers, special dinners, … Continue reading

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Who knew I would be chosen by you?Who knew that our lives would blend into oneWith separate physical bodies, but tied together for a lifetime?Who knew you would become a man of … Continue reading

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POLITICALLY CORRECT

One of the world’s greatest evangelists, Billy Graham, once said, “Our society strives to avoid any possibility of offending anyone, except God.”  Not only did Mr. Graham have experience as a preacher, but he was a counselor to many presidents … Continue reading

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POLITICS AS USUAL

No need to elaborate on Mark Twain’s quote, but we have just witnessed another State of the Union Address. President Biden appeared the most presidential we have seen for some time. The Peanut Gallery of Congressmen and women didn’t fail … Continue reading

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STORMS A COMIN’

Standing alone in a storm as wind tears through the trees is not only frightening but lacks wisdom. Our bodies grow tense, the adrenaline flows, and all our emotions can explode into crushing fear. The sea rages as waves crash against each other. … Continue reading

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GROWING OLD, FADING FAST

No, this photograph is not me, although I’ve been known to wear a clown nose. I’ve also worn a fake nose and glasses while driving through a McDonald’s Drive-thru. When I found this photo on the internet, I couldn’t help … Continue reading

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FREE FALLING

WATERCOLOR OF YELLOWSTONE FALLS BY PAUL BOECHER – POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A plethora of color weaving in and out of the sun-drenched water, Tumbling over rocks and dead branches in its path, Energy exuberant, light amazing, threads of crimson, indigo, gold, … Continue reading

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THIS OLD HOUSE

WATERCOLOR ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A house is just a dwelling place, a place to sleep and eat, A set of rooms to roam about, to gather and to greet, Each filled with lath and plaster, with paint … Continue reading

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